This Day in History on October 3: East and West Germany Reunify

October 3rd stands as a pivotal date in world history, marked by events that have shaped nations, cultures, and global dynamics. 1990: Germany Reunified After Decades of Division Arguably the most significant event on this date in modern history,...

3 suspected Hamas members arrested in Germany for plotting attacks on Jews, Israelis

Police officers lead a suspected Hamas operative (3rd from left) from a helicopter to a police van. Yesterday, the Federal Prosecutor General had three suspected members of the Islamist terrorist organization Hamas arrested. The men will be...

Asylum Minister wants to talk to the Taliban about sending home Afghans that commit crimes in Belgium

Ms Van Bossuyt describes what she envisages as “purely technical cooperation” to establish the identity of the Afghans Belgium wishes to deport. “At a diplomatic level, we need to look at how to deal pragmatically with the Afghan regime”, Ms Van...

Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

CHISINAU - New power lines and wind farms; swift prosecutions of alleged Russian-backed saboteurs; winning hearts and minds. Moldova's government is focusing on its next battles to secure a future in Europe and break out of Russia's grasp. After...

World News | Terror Plot Uncovered by Mossad, German Authorities

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 3 (ANI/TPS): On behalf of the Mossad, the Prime Minister's Office announced today that a terrorist cell linked to Hamas was uncovered in Germany on Wednesday. The cell was allegedly planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish...

WORLD Ukraine’s government, lesbian DJ, African cardinals, MENA report

NOTE: This week’s column mentions a group killing. As Ukraine considers joining the European Union, its government met with representatives of the nation’s LGBTQ+ groups to discuss a proposed anti-discrimination law, including making hate crimes...

Germany marks 35 years of unity, despite persistent East-West divide

Germany marks 35 years since its reunification on Friday, but the country's East-West divide continues to shape its economy and its political landscape. The anniversary celebrates the political turning point of 1990, when East and West Germany...

Tajik dried fruits to be showcased at this leading food and beverage trade fair in Germany

09:49, todayAuthor: Press release by ITC Tajikistan 13 dried fruits processors from Tajikistan, leading players in the Central Asian dried fruits industry, will participate in the prestigious Anuga exhibition to be held in Cologne, Germany from...

Near German border: Unidentified drones spotted over Belgian military training camp

Belgian defence minister Theo Francken confirmed a number of drones had been spotted over a military training camp in eastern Belgium, adding that he did not know their origin. "It is certain that several drones were detected by local police...

German foreign minister calls for negotiations with Iran after UN sanctions return

“Iran must never come into possession of a nuclear weapon,” Wadephul said. He added that while recent US and Israeli military strikes had set back Tehran’s program, “ultimately this is of course to be feared. That is why we are pushing for a...

Germany joins the club

The 2025 German grape harvest promised exceptionally high-quality fruit, indicating an outstanding vintage. The main harvest began in September, with regions like the Rheingau starting three weeks earlier than average, with grapes ripening...

World Reuters Drone sightings prompt call for German police to gain shoot-down powers

By Ayhan Uyanik and Tilman Blasshofer MUNICH/SAARBRUECKEN, Germany (Reuters) -Drone sightings overnight at Germany's Munich airport led to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights on the eve of a national holiday, leaving nearly 3,000...

Germany, Europe must show best face to counter autocratic pole, Merz warns

By Tilman Blasshofer and Frank Simon SAARBRUECKEN, Germany (Reuters) -Germany and Europe must do more to reinvigorate their economies to remain a pole of attraction in a world increasingly dominated by autocracies, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned...

DeBriefed 3 October 2025: UK political gap on climate widens; Fossil-fuelled Typhoon Ragasa; ‘Overshoot’ unknowns

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. Shattered climate consensus FRACKING BAN: UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has announced that the government will bring forward its...

3 suspected Hamas terrorists arrested in Germany, planned large-scale terror attack

German security forces on Wednesday arrested three men suspected of planning a large-scale terror attack against a Jewish or Israeli target on behalf of the Hamas terror organization, Germany’s Prosecutor’s Office announced. On Thursday, a German...

Germany and Belgium also report suspicious drone flyovers

A German soldier during an anti-drone defense exercise in Hamburg, Germany, on September 26, 2025. TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP After Poland, Romania, Lithuania and Denmark, Germany and Belgium have now reported suspicious drone flyovers as well. On the...

Germany shuts down Munich Airport due to drone sightings as Bavaria pushes for tougher response

Editor's note: This item has been updated with Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Soder's statement. Germany's Munich Airport temporarily suspended operations the evening of Oct. 2 due to suspicious drone sightings in the area, airport officials said....

Germany investigates links between drone flights and Russian shadow fleet ship

German investigators are looking into whether unidentified drones that were flying in the north of the country in September are linked to a vessel from Russia's shadow fleet. Spiegel said the vessel in question is a cargo ship about 100 metres...

Analysis-Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

By Dan Peleschuk CHISINAU (Reuters) -New power lines and wind farms; swift prosecutions of alleged Russian-backed saboteurs; winning hearts and minds. Moldova's government is focusing on its next battles to secure a future in Europe and break out...

Novak Djokovic's new life after fleeing country from 'government smear campaign'

Harry Brent Senior Sports Writer 15:00, 03 Oct 2025 Novak Djokovic has been forced to change his retirement plans(Image: Getty Images) Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam-winning tennis legend, has returned to action at the Shanghai Masters...