Germany Edge Ghana to Cap a Confidence-Boosting March
In a major interview with German sports magazine kicker at the start of March, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann had said a team's belief can emerge in the space of just two games.
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Stray Ukrainian drone with unexploded warhead lands in Finland
A Ukrainian drone that crashed in southern Finland was found to have carried an unexploded warhead, Finnish police said on Monday. There were no reports of injuries or damage from the incident.
Germany moves to curb reliance on US technology
It's not just the German authorities who have access to documents created by German government agencies, at state and federal level. The US authorities potentially do too, since the German authorities currently predominantly use computer programs whose providers are based in the United States.
Controversy Over Syrian Interim President Ahmed al‑Sharaa’s Berlin Visit
Skip next section German lawmaker urges focus on minority rights during Syrian leader's visit March 30, 2026 German lawmaker urges focus on minority rights during Syrian leader's visit Center-left Social Democrat politician Hakan Demir has joined those voicing concern over the visit of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, while stressing the need for dialogue.
Finland Reports Drone Crashes, Investigates Airspace Breach
Finland's Defense Ministry reported on Sunday a suspected territorial violation by unmanned aerial vehicles in the southern part of the country.
Russia may legalize cars stolen from EU and allied states
Russia may soon allow people to legally register vehicles stolen in the EU and brought into the country. Lawmakers there have been discussing legislative changes to that effect proposed by the Russian Interior Ministry since early February.
Russian universities press students into dubious military drone contracts
Students are being recruited at universities and other educational institutions around Russia for the Russian Defense Ministry's drone units.
German Public Sector Reduces Reliance on US Tech
It's not just the German authorities have access to documents created by German government agencies, at state and federal level. The US authorities potentially do too, since the German authorities currently predominantly use computer programs whose providers are based in the United States.
France Arrests Two More in Foiled Paris Bank Bomb Plot
French authorities announced on Sunday the arrest of two more suspects in connection with a thwarted attack on Bank of America's Paris offices. Police said a day earlier they had detained one person following an attempted bomb attack outside the building. Another suspect managed to escape.
Belgian Railways Confront Their Role in Holocaust Deportations
In a hall at Brussels' Train World museum, two elderly men stood side by side — one a Holocaust survivor, the other the son of a Nazi collaborator. The event earlier this week was part of an exhibition exploring the role of Belgian railways during World War II.
Wirtz Sparks Germany to 4-3 Win Over Switzerland
Seven goals, 14 substitutions, no cards — there were storylines aplenty in Germany's 4-3 friendly win over Switzerland in Basel on Friday night as preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup approach their final stage.
Russian Strikes Damage Lviv World Heritage Sites
During a massive attack on Ukraine on the night of March 23 to 24, Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones and 34 missiles. According to the US-based Institute for the Study of War, it was "the largest Russian strike series against Ukraine of the war thus far."