Police hunt suspect in Berlin ramming attack as Germany grapples with safety fears

The suspect wanted for the car ramming attack on a Berlin LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Saturday remains on the run today. The attack at one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ events left one dead and 16 injured.  German police have identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B. German privacy laws only identify suspects with the initial … Read more

Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1

At least one person died and a second one appeared to be missing after a small plane crashed into a home in northern Germany on Saturday, police said. For reasons that are still being investigated, the small plane lost altitude and crashed into the roof of a single-family home in a residential neighborhood in Ganderkesee in … Read more

From The Sports Desk: Japan, Germany and Netherlands eliminated in roller-coaster day

Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 with a winner in the sixth minute of injury time while two European powerhouses crashed out in penalty shootouts in a roller-coaster day of elimination action. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. There are three more huge … Read more

Shooting at Germany youth center leaves 5 dead, police say, with 2 people taken into custody

Five people were killed in a shooting Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter. There were also injuries, police said, but they did not give a figure. Police said the shooting took place in the facility south of Stade’s … Read more

Europe sizzles under heat wave as records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Germany

Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.  Germany hit a record 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, provisional data from the national weather service showed, marking a new all-time … Read more

Ecuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Midway through the second half, tied with Germany, its World Cup hopes dwindling, Ecuador lined up for a corner kick. Pedro Vite looped the ball into the box, where Kevin Rodriguez headed the ball onward toward the goal. The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball. But … Read more

Curaçao celebrates historic first World Cup goal before Germany rolls to 7-1 victory

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win Sunday in a group match. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Livano Comenencia tied it at 1-1 with … Read more

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS — Portugal and Austria defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council on Wednesday in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning. The 10 rotating seats on the 15-member Security Council are earmarked for different regions of the world. The assembly elects five countries by secret ballot every … Read more