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Germany Took Diplomatic Measures Against Russia Over An Attempted Act Of Sabotage. Moscow Is Retaliating.

Russia will shut down cultural centers belonging to Germany's Goethe-Institut in different cities in the country.

International Business Times

Tit-for-tat: Russia to close German cultural centres after Berlin's move over airport attack 'plot'

All German cultural centres across Russia will be shut, foreign minister Sergei Lavrov announced on Thursday, a day after Berlin closed two Russian cultural centres in Germany.

The Times of India

Russia to close German cultural centres after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot

Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations.

Euronews

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Russia to close German culture centres after Moscow blamed for airport drone plot

A drone laden with explosives was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport

The Independent UK

Russia to close German cultural centers after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot

Russia says it will shutter German cultural centers across the country

The Independent UK

Is coach travel underrated? Here are five journeys in Europe to take

Once seen as an old-fashioned way to travel, coach holidays are enjoying a revival. From luxury tours to DIY city-hopping, here are five European routes worth taking.

Euronews

‘My work has always been serious’: Maurizio Cattelan on his $6m banana, his gold toilet – and bringing Hitler to Berlin

He is famed for creating a golden loo that was stolen and a $6m banana that was eaten. But, says the sculptor ahead of a major new show in Germany, there’s more to his work than pranks and provocation

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In 2021, Berlin teams studied 166 naked mole-rats and found they recognised colony-specific vocal dialects; cross-fostered pups learned the dialect of their new colony

Naked mole-rats possess distinct vocal dialects learned from their colony members. Researchers found these animals respond more to their own colony's chirps. Cross-fostered pups adopted the dialect of their new colony within months. Colony dialect consistency decreased significantly after the queen's death. This vocal learning places naked mole-rats among a…

The Economic Times

Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy

Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated for sabotage, authorities said Wednesday, while one of them was also being examined for possible terrorism links. Meanwhile Russia said it was summoning Germany's charge d'affaires after Berlin blamed Moscow for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig…

France 24

Germany Formally Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Bomb Plot

Germany formally blamed Russia for a foiled drone bomb plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport and closed a Russian consulate in response.

Latin Times

Germany blames Russia for drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport

Germany-Russia tensions escalated on Tuesday after Berlin formally blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced a series of diplomatic and security measures, as police separately investigated two suspected attacks on Germany's electricity network within hours of each other.

The Times of India

Europe Today: EU foreign ministers meet as Germany attributes drone attack to Russia

EU foreign ministers are meeting today in Ireland following Berlin's decision yesterday to attribute a drone incident in the country to Russia. Also on the show: EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič speaks exclusively to Euronews and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres asks world leaders to end all wars.

Euronews

Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks

The Guardian - UK

Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed

Germany's government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 4 August using an explosive-laden drone, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron said he supported the adoption ‌of ⁠new European sanctions ‌against Russia…

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Euronews

Russia behind attempted drone 'attack' at Leipzig airport, Berlin says

Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a drone found there carried explosives.

The Guardian - UK

Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane

Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by Russia

The Guardian - UK

Goodbye to Babylon Berlin, the 1920s TV drama that has eerily foreshadowed real-life politics

The long-running drama reaches Hitler’s rise to power in its final season as its creators reflect on the unsettling parallels between Weimar Germany and the present day

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Myers beats quality field to triumph in Berlin 1500m

Australian Cam Myers has won the 1500m at the one-day Berlin ISTAF event, continuing his strong form through the European summer.

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Moritz de Hadeln obituary

Director of the Berlin international film festival for two decades who went on to controversial stints at Venice and Montreal

Euronews

Two dead in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin, local media says

Regional public broadcaster RBB and a local daily said the alarm had been raised at a secondary school in the town of Gosen-Neu Zittau, just outside the German capital.

Euronews

EU payers push for cuts but can’t agree on how much as budget talks enter key phase

The EU's frugals gathered in Berlin to push for cuts. But they still cannot agree on how much as European budget talks enter key phase.

The Independent UK

Why Sabastian Sawe has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon

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The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe ruled out of next sub-two attempt at Berlin Marathon with injury

Sawe had been due to defend his title in Germany in September

Tom’s Guide

What to expect at IFA 2026: AI everywhere, robots, laptops evolved, smarter homes and more

The next big consumer tech innovations land next week at IFA 2026, and Tom’s Guide will be on the ground in Berlin to cover every major reveal.

Guitar World

“David invited me to his hotel. He asked me to go on tour as his live guitarist. I said no”: Robert Fripp on his landmark David Bowie sessions – and why he didn’t join the legendary singer on tour

When David Bowie needed a unique guitar voice for Heroes, he called Robert Fripp. In his own words, the King Crimson founder recalls those heady days “by the Wall”

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