Germany is to import 250,000 tons of green ammonia from Egypt over the years 2027 to 2033 for converting into green hydrogen, the Economy Ministry has announced. The deal has been struck with Fertiglobe, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, wit…
German president seeks soul-searching as GDR jail memorial opens
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on Thursday for more information on forced labour in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) and for holding former profiteers in the West accountable. Steinmeier, speaking at the opening of a memoria…
Sarina Wiegman admits ‘mixed feelings’ after England beat Netherlands to reach Euro 2024 final
By Hannah Pinnock Sarina Wiegman admitted to having ‘mixed feelings’ about England’s triumph over her home nation to reach the Euro 2024 final. The Dutchwoman guided the Lionesses to success in the competition at Wembley only two years ago, but on Wedn…
N.J. man, 79, charged with attempted murder after barricading himself in a home
A 79-year-old man that barricaded himself inside his home and shot at a neighbor’s house on July 3 in Clark was ordered to be held in jail after being charged with several counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according t…
Germany strikes deal to phase out Chinese-made parts from 5G network
The German government has reached an agreement with Chinese telecommunications providers Huawei and ZTE to remove Chinese-made components from the German 5G mobile network by 2029. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Thursday confirmed that a deal has be…
Berlin public library battles flooding as heavy rains hit Germany
Germany is bracing for further heavy rainfall on Thursday, a day after storms caused widespread flooding and numerous emergency responses across several parts of Germany. In the south-western city of Rastatt, located 90 kilometres west of Stuttgart, st…
Milan’s main international airport now named after Silvio Berlusconi
The main international airport in the northern Italian city of Milan now bears the name of the late former prime minister and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi. Milan Malpensa Airport, which lies about 50 kilometres outside of the city, is now officially …
Coddington and Winthorpe 1sts win against Claypole in South Notts League Division H.
There was a return to winning ways for Coddington and Winthorpe 1sts as they secured an eight-wicket win in South Notts League Division H. At home for the second week running, Coddington & Winthorpe started the game well against Claypole, writes Joshua…
Finland’s president has ‘no concerns’ about Biden’s capacity to lead
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Thursday that he has “no concerns” about US President Joe Biden’s capacity to lead, amid growing anxiety among supporters of his Democratic Party that the 81-year-old is no longer mentally fit enough. “I have a…
Exhaustive review finds at least 140 ex-Trump advisors behind Project 2025: report
Donald Trump and some of his supporters, including Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida), have been making a concerted effort to distance the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee from Project 2025 — the Heritage Foundation’s controversial 900-page blueprin…