U.K., German police arrest 5 alleged Chinese spies in separate probes
U.K. and German police arrested five people for allegedly spying for China. German authorities said the suspects were thought to be working with the Chinese secret service.
World
Apr 22
German retirees will get a pension increase that beats inflation. What to know
The increase will take effect on July 1, the first time since 2000 that pensions in Europe's biggest economy have risen by more than the annual inflation rate.
World
Apr 24
Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabis
Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts.
World
Apr 1
At UN court, Germany rejects allegations that it’s facilitating Israel conflict
Germany strongly rejected a case brought by Nicaragua at the UN's top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law.
World
Apr 9
UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflict
The case is based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
World
Apr 7
Employee fired for hanging his own art in German museum
The ex-employee drilled two holes into a wall to hang his painting, causing property damage to the Pinakothek der Moderne museum.
Trending
Apr 10
G7 countries pushing for Iran sanctions over attack on Israel
Germany, a staunch ally of Israel, has been among the chorus of European and U.S. leaders urging Israel to de-escalate tensions and not retaliate for Tehran’s attack.
World
Apr 17
Canada, Germany ink hydrogen deal in bid to shun Russian energy
Canada, citing the need to shun Russian energy, signed an agreement with Germany Monday it said would accelerate work towards the commercial-scale trade of clean hydrogen fuel.
Canada
Mar 18
Nova Scotia opposition critical of premier’s upcoming trip during legislature sitting
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is drawing criticism after confirming he will be away from the legislature the week of March 18 to attend a hydrogen energy conference in Germany.
Politics
Mar 8
‘Hypervaccinated’: Doctors study man who’s had 217 COVID-19 vaccines
A German man voluntarily rolled up his sleeve for hundreds of COVID-19 shots. This is what doctors found when they examined him.
Trending
Mar 6
Germany has taken in 1.1M Ukrainians and is running out of places to house them
A decommissioned airport in Berlin was supposed to house Ukrainian refugees for one or two days. Now, thousands have been living there for months with nowhere else to go.
World
Feb 18
Recipe: Canada’s Junior Culinary Team’s dish
Fresh from competition Canada's Junior Culinary Team shows Jennifer Palma how to make one of the dishes they showcased in Germany.
Entertainment
Feb 25
Silver stolen by Nazis to be displayed in London, Ont. museum as act of restitution
The two silver items were confiscated from the Ackermann family by the Nazis in 1939 and returned to the London Jewish Community Foundation on April 12, 2024.
Canada
Apr 12
Japan’s economy falls into recession after shrinking for 2nd straight quarter
The surprisingly weak performance in a second consecutive quarter saw Japan lose its title as the world's third-largest economy, replaced by Germany.
World
Feb 14
Charging elephant kills 79-year-old American tourist on Zambian safari
The bull elephant attacked the safari car as it travelled through Kafue National Park in western Zambia carrying six tourists and a tour guide.
World
Apr 4
Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers
Kurtis Sanheim portrayed the commanding officer in The Liberation Men, an independent Canadian movie shot in the Ottawa area.
Entertainment
Apr 16
Israel urged to show restraint over Iran’s missile and drone attack
Israel remained on high alert Monday, but authorities lifted some emergency measures that had included a ban on some school activities and caps on large gatherings.
World
Apr 15
All-female NAIT team wins big at IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany
A team of Edmonton chefs — all of them women — was recently awarded silver in the community catering event at a huge international culinary competition.
Canada
Feb 7
Russia dismisses investigation linking ‘Havana syndrome’ to Moscow
Insider reported that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.
World
Apr 1
Canada’s Gushue edges Czechia’s Klima in extra end at world men’s curling playdowns
Canada's Brad Gushue defeated Czechia's Lukas Klima 9-8 in an extra end on Saturday at the world men's curling championship.
Canada
Mar 30