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How Europe’s drought is making Britain's energy crisis worse

Along the River Elbe, in Germany and the Czech Republic, is a series of rocks that are submerged in all but the lowest water conditions. The locals call them “hunger stones” because they are warnings: if the stone is visible, then famine will follow. Carvings on the stones record droughts…

The Conversation

German court keeps hearing farmer's climate case against VW

Environmentalists are claiming a small legal victory after a court in Germany said it would continue hearing a case brought by a farmer seeking to force automaker Volkswagen to end the sale of combustion engine vehicles

The Independent UK

Well-funded by government subsidies, German orchestras welcome Ukrainian musicians

ESSEN, Germany — In the bowels of a concert hall, two men hold their breath. This is more noteworthy than it sounds. One was Anton Hnatiuk, a young Ukrainian musician.

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Study: Risk of climate tipping points escalates at 1.5°C warming

New study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany reveals the risk of passing multiple climate tipping points escalates above 1.5°C global warmings. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Germany's bakeries burnt by rising energy prices

German bakery owner Peter Hemmerle is expecting his company's annual electricity bill to quadruple to 1.2 million euros as energy prices have risen since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Poland’s ruling party counts on anti-EU stance to boost election chances

Jarosław Kaczyński, chair of Law and Justice party, said Polish politicians had ‘sacred duty’ to oppose ‘culturally alien’ EU

The Guardian - UK

Erich Himmel, a leader in Chicago’s German American community, dead at 86

He was grand marshal for 35 years of the annual Steuben Parade celebrating German culture and heritage and was to be honored this weekend at this year’s edition of the parade.

Chicago Sun-Times

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German gas importer VNG seeks help from government

German gas importer VNG is seeking help from the government after cuts to Russian gas supplies forced it to buy gas at far higher prices on the market to fulfill its supply contracts

The Independent UK

Germany's Scholz: Queen Elizabeth embodied the best of Europe's shared inheritance

Germany joins Britain in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth, whose sense of duty was "legendary" and who helped German-British reconciliation after the Second World War, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday.

Reuters

EU Ministers Seek Ways to Face Energy Shock

EU energy ministers on Friday will attempt to forge a united response to the energy shock from Russia's war on Ukraine that has sent prices for electricity and heating skyrocketing. Moscow's invasion has seen the price of natural gas hit record levels, throwing the EU economy into deep uncertainty with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

German collector preparing for publication of new book about toys manufactured in Shotts

Alfred Plath has established a museum in Germany dedicated to the plastic toys produced at Model Toys factory in Torbothie

Daily Record

Germany's neighbours reluctant to sign gas sharing pacts - newspaper

Germany's neighbours are reluctant to sign bilateral agreements with Berlin on sharing gas in an emergency, Welt newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an economy ministry document.

Reuters

Cazoo to abandon business operations in EU and cut 750 jobs

UK online car retailer will make all of its employees in France, Germany, Italy and Spain redundant

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine: how the UK press reported the Nazi invasion 1941-45

During the second world war there were notable exceptions to the at times slavish patriotic devotion the press showed to the government line. Weekly political titles such as New Statesman and Nation, the Spectator and the Economist challenged government policy more consistently than daily newspapers.

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The Guardian - UK

Germany to extend energy subsidies to smaller firms amid closure fears

Economy minister says ‘demand shock’ must be addressed, as economists raise fears of recession

Football London

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to get England opportunity as World Cup looms

Arsenal News: Aaron Ramsdale looks set for a chance to impress in an England shirt in September's internationals against Italy and Germany

The Independent UK

Ex-chancellor Merkel's memoirs to be published in 2024

Angela Merkel, who served as chancellor of Germany for 16 years, will release her political memoirs in 2024

Al Jazeera

US defence chief hails ‘demonstrable success’ by Ukrainian forces

Speaking at a meeting in Germany to bolster support for Ukraine, Austin also announced $675m more in US military aid.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Approves Up to $675M in Further Military Aid to Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that President Joe Biden has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million. Austin said at the start of a meeting with senior officials from allied countries at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany that Biden approved the latest tranche…

RideApart

Institute For Two-Wheeler Safety To Conduct Conference In Germany

The Institut für Zweiradsicherheit will be holding an international conference alongside Intermot in Germany to tackle pertinent safety concerns of motorcycles.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz invited UK's Truss to Berlin -German spokesperson

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss by phone on Wednesday and invited her to visit Berlin soon, a German government spokesperson said.

Al Jazeera

Operator doubts German plan to keep nuclear plants on standby

Germany plans to delay closure of two nuclear power plants amid disruption to Russian gas deliveries to Europe.

Tribune News Service

Luka Doncic files petition for trademark control in legal conflict with mom

COLOGNE, Germany — On the same day Luka Doncic powered Slovenia to a big EuroBasket win over Germany, he continued to fight for trademark control of his name and brand.

Tribune News Service

Luka Doncic, bloody and battered, drops 47 points in Slovenia’s EuroBasket win vs. France

COLOGNE, Germany — Late in the first half of the Slovenian national team’s EuroBasket game Wednesday, France appeared to discover the one thing that could slow Luka Doncic’s dominance:

Reuters

German economy minister under fire as German companies sound alarm on energy prices

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck faced a backlash on Wednesday for saying he could imagine parts of the economy stopping production due to rising energy prices that German firms say are threatening their existence.

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