German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions
Russia’s Lavrov dismisses Wadephul’s call to abandon ‘dangerous path of escalation’ with Europe.

Russia’s Lavrov dismisses Wadephul’s call to abandon ‘dangerous path of escalation’ with Europe.









The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.
The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right’s wins in the east.
Countries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.
Victory in Berlin signals that Germany continues to be liberal, that, despite the far right’s rise, experts say.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says election results are a ‘disaster’ for his Christian Democratic Union party.
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football’s vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino’s resignation.
Harry Kane could become first Ballon d’Or from England since 2001, but striker focused on Bayern Munich trophies.
Frankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months.