KDE Plasma Is Getting a Dedicated Safe Mode in Q4 2026
KDE Plasma is building a dedicated troubleshooting safe mode slated to arrive in Q4 2026.
Germany
Aspirin Use in Germany Falls Short of Evidence
Only 6.9% of people with Lynch syndrome in Germany use aspirin for cancer prevention, despite strong evidence of its effectiveness, according to a study published in The Lancet…
Germany arrests former head of intelligence on suspicion of treason and espionage
Germany’s former intelligence chief August Hanning, 80, was arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage after prosecutors alleged he passed classified documents to a foreign…
BND Chief Martin Jaeger Warns Germany Faces Russian Shadow War
Germany faces a direct and comprehensive threat from Russia as Berlin navigates an undeclared shadow war involving sabotage, potential low-level border actions, and cyber threats…
US Presses France, Germany to Release Diesel Stocks or Face Export Ban
U.S. officials are pressuring Europe to release emergency diesel stocks or face a potential export ban, as President Trump considers restricting fuel exports to lower domestic…
German Students Strike Across 100 Cities Over Military Service
More than 45,000 students walked out of classrooms across Germany in over 100 cities to protest new compulsory military service legislation.
UAE to Invest $46 Billion in Germany for AI and Data Center Capacity
The United Arab Emirates plans to invest 40 billion euros ($46.4 billion) in Germany, committing roughly 1 gigawatt of new data-center capacity and targeting artificial…
Allianz Seeks £5bn AA Takeover
Germany’s Allianz is reportedly considering a £5 billion takeover of AA, Britain’s largest breakdown provider, according to Sky News.
Berlin Attack Leaves Lasting Psychological Trauma After Deadly Far-Right Assault
A deadly attack during Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade in July 2026 left one dead and 29 injured, with survivors describing lasting psychological trauma and a chilling…
Xbox IKEA Unveils Gaming Furniture Line
Swedish furniture giant IKEA and Microsoft’s Xbox division are collaborating on a gaming-themed furniture collection, with a teaser video revealing items like a D-pad-shaped cushion and … Read more
Belgium’s Largest Wildfire Contains Slight Reprieve After Rainfall
Rain has provided critical relief in containing Belgium’s largest wildfire on record, which threatened to cross into Germany, as Europe grapples with a severe wildfire season … Read more
Bayreuth Festival AI Stage Imagery Booed During Wagner’s Götterdämmerung
Audiences at the annual Bayreuth Festival in Germany booed a production of Richard Wagner’s Götterdämmerung during a recent weekend performance. The backlash targeted an experimental use … Read more