Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink.

Criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the World Cup would likely be affected not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team tournament.

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination.

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz.

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91.

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win in a group match.

Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against Germany with excitement and pride.

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape.

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship.

Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent.

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin.

Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago.

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup.

The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home.

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend.

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to give outgoing coach Oliver Glasner the perfect send-off.

Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion is in the spotlight again at the French Open.

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran.

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.

Twice in three seasons Bayern Munich has fallen short in the Champions League semifinals with regrets about a referee’s decision in the second leg.

Ousmane Dembélé has scored early and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw to reach the Champions League final again.

European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security.

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April.

Brazil’s Senate dealt a political blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday by rejecting his appointee to the Supreme Court, the first in more than 130 years.

The German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists.

The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel.

The U.S. women’s basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women’s FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title.

Bayern Munich has clinched another Bundesliga title by easing to a 4-2 win over Stuttgart.

Marie-Louise Eta was in little mood for celebrating after making her debut as the first female coach in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Marie-Louise Eta became the first female coach to take charge of a Bundesliga game but her Union Berlin team failed to live up to the occasion with a 2-1 defeat to Wolfsburg.

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League.

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast.

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.

Florian Wirtz scored two and made two as Germany twice came from behind to beat Switzerland 4-3 in a thrilling friendly.

Businesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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An unlikely run of injuries has sidelined Bayern Munich’s top three goalkeepers and could mean the German champion starts New York-born 16-year-old Leonard Prescott for its upcoming Champions League game against Atalanta.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has issued a flag order in memory and respect of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, who was recently killed at Old Dominion University.

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East.

Twenty-three players have been shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer title match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.

Cadillac might just be the best-prepared new team in Formula 1 history.

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis.

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will come true with his team set to play in the NFL game in Munich this year.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine.

Europe's asking for answers about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tax, or tariff, on imports.

Defending champion Sweden has been eliminated from semifinal contention in the men’s curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare after what skip Niklas Edin described as a “horrible week.”.

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer.

Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” from the U.S. to take the lead after the short program in the women’s figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

An injured seabird sought help by pecking on a German hospital’s emergency room door.

Sweden has an incredibly difficult path through the Olympic men's hockey tournament.

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks.

Dozens of U.S. lawmakers were trying to make their way this weekend to the Munich Security Conference to assure allies of America's reliability.

Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom has died at 92.

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with modest but resilient growth.

Manchester City has gone big again in the January transfer window and will hope it reaps more rewards than last year.

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal.

The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs.

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper that U_S_ President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.”.

France's finance minister is urging Capgemini to clarify its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more slowly than previously hoped.

A treatment that began its journey in equine medicine nearly three decades ago is now transforming the lives of senior dogs struggling with mobility issues. Shockwave therapy, which first emerged in Germany’s equine practices in 1996, Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice, has evolved into a promising solution for canine arthritis and tendon injuries.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has reaffirmed plans to launch a new league in Europe in partnership with FIBA.

Germany's economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of decline.

Russian luge athletes Roman Repilov and Daria Olesik have qualified for the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold.

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have hit parts of Europe, causing chaos.

Novak Djokovic has cut ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, the players’ union he co-founded, saying his values are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.

Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and about 30 other countries are expected to approve plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by the Russian invasion.

Germany will face Ghana in March to prepare for the World Cup after the draw forced Julian Nagelsmann's team to cancel a planned friendly with the Ivory Coast.

An official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference.

Women’s World Cup champion Spain has widened its points lead atop the FIFA rankings over the second-placed United States.

Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship.

Britain’s King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier put on a show of Anglo-Saxon unity Wednesday as their countries expand cooperation to fend off threats to European security, combat climate change and bolster economic growth.

A confident far-right Alternative for Germany has set up its new youth organization as thousands of protesters converged on the western city of Giessen.

The European Space Agency has announced a significant budget increase for the next three years, reaching nearly $26 billion.

Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions.

World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies have broken with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa despite opposition from the United States.

Italy's highest court has approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man to Germany.

Brazilian authorities have raged against comments by Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz in which he appeared to look down on Belem, a city on the edge of the Amazon rainforest.

The German government is lifting its restrictions on military exports to Israel.

Poland's foreign minister says an auction of Holocaust artifacts in Germany has been canceled.

Björn Werner signed everything thrust in front of him by NFL fans who packed a Berlin plaza Saturday.

Bayern Munich has finally failed to win a game this season.

Berlin will be the third German city to host a regular-season game when the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons square off Sunday at Olympiastadion.

Jewish and Catholic leaders have condemned a Halloween parade float in Pennsylvania that included a replica of the Auschwitz gate.

Rescuers have confirmed that five German mountaineers died after an avalanche in South Tyrol, northern Italy.

Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan are gearing up for their first New York Marathon.