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.

Bayern Munich’s stadium is set to host another Champions League final in 2028.

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica has become the world’s tallest church.

In a spot outside Berlin that’s usually a paradise for birdwatchers, volunteers have recovered nearly 2,000 dead cranes in recent days as bird flu has hit the migrating birds hard.

Liverpool has bounced back from a losing streak with a 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

Spain still topped the FIFA men’s world rankings published Friday that show Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals tournament draw.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says playmaker Cole Palmer is set to be out for a further six weeks because of his ongoing groin problems.

A Polish court has blocked the extradition of a Ukrainian man to Germany and ordered his immediate release.

Germany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support.

The newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany has been found with serious stab wounds.

A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.

The 190th Oktoberfest has come to a close, wrapping up the world’s largest folk festival with the traditional Bavarian marksmen’s gun salute in Munich, after a bomb threat closed it for hours last week.

Germany’s Munich Airport has reopened after authorities shut it down for the second time in less than 24 hours after two confirmed drone sightings.

Defending champion Coco Gauff has reached the semifinals of the China Open for the third straight year after beating hard-hitting Eva Lys in two sets.

German authorities are investigating reports of unidentified drones potentially spying on critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein.

German police have completed a security sweep at the Oktoberfest fairgrounds and reopened the famed beer festival after an hourslong closure.

A Ukrainian man suspected of causing explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 has been arrested in Poland.

Lufthansa Group has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030, focusing on administrative roles.

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched in Berlin in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Russia is currently tracking two satellites used by the German military, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

A new exhibition in Germany called “Queer Modernism.

Former Vice President Al Gore has announced an expansion of Climate TRACE to track soot pollution using satellite technology and artificial intelligence.

Enzo Maresca’s dad would take Raheem Sterling’s training hours any day of the week.

A German man who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

They ran for more than two hours and needed a photo finish to determine the winner, with Alphonce Simbu edging out Amanal Petros in the men’s marathon at world championships in a race decided by a sprint down the track at the finish.

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged with inflation back under control and the economy iTrump’s tariff onslaught better than expected.

Luka Dončić’s 39 points were not enough for Slovenia as it lost 99-91 to Germany in a thrilling EuroBasket quarterfinal.