How Nazis Recast 'Aryan' From India to Northern Europe
Like many other Germans, Adolf Hitler had neither blond hair nor was he particularly tall. The Nazi ideal of the "Aryan" with roots in Northern Europe was more the exception than the rule.
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Russia Proposes May 8–9 Ceasefire for WWII Anniversary
President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to come into effect on May 8 and May 9, marking the anniversary of Nazi Germany's capitulation and the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.
Russia Announces Short Ceasefire Around Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026.
Merz Minimizes Impact of US Troop Cuts in Germany
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Friedrich Merz insists ties with the US remain strong despite tensions Donald Trump threatens troop cuts and ramps up criticism of Germany Germany plans to keep border controls despite falling asylum applications Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt defends deportations of offenders to Afghanistan Here
Putellas brace sends Barcelona into Champions League final
Midfielder Alexia Putellas scored a brace to lead Barcelona to a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Women's Champions League semifinal tie on Sunday. It completed a 5-3 aggregate victory to set up a final against OL Lyonnes.
Merz: Not Giving Up on US‑Germany Relationship
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the state of the bilateral relationship with the US on Sunday, in the wake of a public spat between him and President Donald Trump over the war in Iran. In an interview with German broadcaster ARD, Merz downplayed tensions between the two countries.
Why Russia's Northern Sea Route Risks Global Shipping
The Iran war and resulting blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have focused minds on international shipping. Russian officials are promoting the Northern Sea Route (NSR), an Arctic sea lane running along their country's northern coast.
How Germany's Mittelstand Keeps the Economy Competitive
For years, doubts have grown about the international competitiveness of German industry. Take the photovoltaic sector, for example, where Germany had a lead but the real action has long since shifted to East Asia. Similarly, its famed automotive industry is fast losing ground, particularly compared to China.
Why Russia's Northern Sea Route Threatens Global Trade
The Iran war and resulting blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have focused minds on international shipping. Russian officials are promoting the Northern Sea Route (NSR), an Arctic sea lane running along their country's northern coast.
Austrian Arrest in HiPP Baby Food Poisoning Blackmail Case
Austrian police detained a 39-year-old man in connection with an attempted blackmail case in which rat poison was placed in jars of baby food produced by the German brand HiPP, a spokeswoman for the Public Prosecutor's Office in Eisenstadt told Germany's DPA news agency on Saturday.
Ukraine to Raise Military Pay and Start Phased Discharge
Ukraine plans to raise military wages, improve contracts and implement a phased discharge system for long-serving personnel, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday. The reforms, set to begin in June, aim to address acute manpower shortages after more than four years of full-scale war with Russia. What reforms did Zelenskyy announce?
Merz deputy: Germany doesn't need advice from Donald Trump
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil on Friday has defended Chancellor Friedrich Merz against criticism from the United States, pushing back at President Donald Trump. Klingbeil's remarks came after Trump hit back at Merz, government policy — and Germany — over the chancellor's assertion that Tehran had "humiliated" Washington. What did the German vice chancellor say?