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The 2026 IEM Cologne Major Is Here — And It's Going to Bring a New Wave of Crypto

After a decade, the biggest Counter-Strike tournament is back as a Valve Major—and the betting is more intense than ever.

Player One

FaZe missing IEM Cologne Major 2026 the ‘lowest point’ of his career, says Karrigan

Karrigan refuses to make excuses as FaZe miss Cologne Major.

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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Invites: All 32 Teams revealed

Liquid, BIG and SINNERS all scraped into the Major on the final day.

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Team Liquid round out Americas invite list for IEM Cologne after Passion UA’s Riga loss

Liquid make it into IEM Cologne as the final invite.

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I accidentally emailed a stranger 10 years ago. He has been invited to family celebrations ever since

The delight of ‘meeting’ a person from a different country and time zone is one of the wonders of the internet. Perhaps one day we will host a party in his honour

The Guardian - AU

FaZe all but eliminated from IEM Cologne Major invite contention after disastrous DraculaN

Cologne dream shatters for the Budapest Finalists.

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NAVI defeat Aurora to secure top four at BLAST Open Rotterdam

Another top four for NAVI as they turn their form around in time for Cologne.

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Cologne Cathedral to introduce admission fee due to rising operating costs

Around six million tourists visit the place of worship each year

The Independent UK

Cologne Cathedral’s plans to charge for tickets spark outcry

Limiting access to German church to well-off visitors would be ‘socially unjust’, critics say

The Guardian - UK

Cologne’s famed Gothic cathedral to introduce admission fee

Funds raised by the new charge will be used for rising maintenance costs at the UNESCO-listed church.

Euronews

Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany's best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission

Cologne Cathedral, a famous German landmark and popular tourist draw, will start charging an admission fee to visitors as church officials struggle with rising maintenance costs

The Independent UK

This down-to-earth European city should be your next solo travel trip

Katie Mather finds that Cologne allows her some precious alone time – but invites her to the party, too

The Independent UK

IEM Cologne Major Stage 3 Drops BO1s, Goes All-BO3 in Expanded Format

The Major format takes another step toward tier-1 standards.

Dot Esports

Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders

Carnival in Cologne mixes feathers and satire as floats mock leaders from Trump to Putin, showing how Germans use humour to process serious politics.

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Can humanoid AI robots really handle arduous factory work? A new Ford factory trial exceeds targets

In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets.

Euronews

New destinations and Eurostar rivals: How Channel Tunnel rail travel might change in the future

The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services.

The Guardian - UK

My big night out: I woke up on a llama farm in Germany – hungover and lying beside a naked punk

At 20, I went on a European road trip for the summer, where a chance encounter in Cologne taught me the importance of friendship

Euronews

CDU wins big in Germany's local elections as AfD fails to secure any cities

After Germany's local elections, the CDU made significant gains, winning in Dortmund, Leverkusen and Bielefeld. Despite setbacks, the SPD celebrated victories in Cologne and other cities.

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The Guardian - UK

WDR SO Cologne Chamber Players: The Romantic Room, Chamber Works by Spohr album review – plenty to discover

The early 19th century German composer wrote a prodigious amount of music, little of it known today. This rewarding collection features his larger-scale chamber works

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Ford Slashes 1,000 Jobs in Germany As EV Sales Slow

Ford has announced plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne, Germany, factory due to low demand for electric vehicles. Starting in 2026, the plant will scale back operations from two shifts to one.

Benzinga

Ford Slashes 1,000 Jobs In Germany As EV Demand Falters

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were steady in early Tuesday trading after the automaker confirmed plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle plant in Cologne, Germany.

The Independent UK

Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric auto plant in Cologne, Germany due to lower than expected demand for battery-powered cars

The Independent UK

Is Germany vs Northern Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier

Everything you need to know ahead of the Cologne clash

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill excited by Northern Ireland’s ‘big step up’ against Germany

The challenging Group A World Cup qualifier tie takes place in Cologne on Sunday.

TechRadar

I spoke to Gamescom's organizers about the event, its future, and the city of Cologne - 'the entire city is transformed into the gaming capital of the world'

We spoke to Gamescom's Stefan Heikhaus and Tim Endres about the popular European gaming event.

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