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Ukrainian jailed in Germany for Russian sabotage plot

BERLIN - A German court on Tuesday handed a jail sentence of one year and three months to a Ukrainian man for spying for Russia and helping prepare possible acts of sabotage.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats

The facility will research and test technology designed to detect and counter unauthorised drones around airports, major events and critical infrastructure.

Euronews · Aug 18

In 1919, German sailors secretly sank 52 warships at Scapa Flow; the wrecks later became valuable for an unexpected reason

When the First World War finally ended, Germany’s powerful High Seas Fleet was not allowed to sail home. Instead, dozens of warships were sent to Scapa Flow in Scotland, where they remained under uneasy Allied supervision while the terms of peace were being decided. Then, on 21 June 1919, the…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Rhine drought, heatwaves and deaths: Is it time for Germany to enshrine climate protection in law?

Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.

Euronews · Aug 18

Global Market: European shares slip as rising oil prices, bond yields weigh on sentiment

European shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising crude prices and euro zone bond yields heightened inflation concerns. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, while energy stocks gained 0.6% as Brent crude rose to $91.41 a barrel. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield hit its highest level since 2011, while investors awaited the…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Home EV Charging Has A Hidden Cost. Here’s How To Reduce It And Lower Your Bill

Germany’s biggest car club tested several EVs for charging losses. One car stood out.

InsideEVs · Aug 18

Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany

Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region.

Euronews · Aug 17

Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis

Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and Japan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

64 Questions Americans Asked Europeans That Left Them Wondering If They Were Serious

Traveling and meeting people from different countries can lead to some pretty unexpected conversations. In this case, Europeans took to the internet to share the strangest questions they’ve been asked by Americans—questions that were apparently asked with complete sincerity. Keep reading to see which questions made the list.

Bored Panda · Aug 17

US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad

Smoking and vaping continued to decline among middle school and high school students in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey, released in July 2026. This annual, school-based survey has been tracking smoking and other nicotine product use in American youth ages 11…

The Conversation · Aug 17