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Germany news: Doctors offer Oktoberfest flu jabs

Oktoberfest 2026 is underway but it's not just beer on offer in Munich this year; revelers can also get themselves a flu jab before heading to the tents. DW has more.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: SPD seeks to fend off AfD

For nearly three decades, the Social Democrats have governed Germany's northeastern state. If they can fend off the AfD, the result may boost the fortunes of the German government's junior coalition partner.

Airport malaria in Germany remains infrequent

An outbreak of malaria at Frankfurt Airport this summer has raised alarm. Experts believe parasites probably arrived in a passenger's luggage. But with the onset of fall, the risks of contracting the disease are low.

Ever more Israelis moving to and investing in Cyprus

Over the past three years, more and more Israelis have been purchasing property and investing in Cyprus, with many moving to the island permanently. How has this changed the Cypriot economy and how are locals responding?

Dual citizenship means Germany now in competition for talent

Coach Jürgen Klopp has named several players to his first Germany squad who are eligible to play for other countries. Some still aren't committed to playing for thje national team long-term.

Germany: Is it possible to replace the chancellor?

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's record-low approval ratings have emboldened his opponents. There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany.

Germany's electric car boom cuts fuel tax revenue

The rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue for the government. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure.

Women's football in Germany booming, but still much to do

Women's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.

Climate

Italy issues weather alerts in 12 regions as severe storms hit

Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms affect northern, central regions, with flooding reported in Florence. - Greenline

A war-fatigued and anxious Russia picks a new parliament

Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin is watching closely ahead of parliamentary elections.

Klopp wants Germany football team to 'reclaim the flag'

Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.

Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad includes 44 players

Germany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included.

Climate

More than 800 'excess' deaths recorded in France during latest heat wave period

817 excess deaths recorded from July 27 to Aug. 20, mostly among those aged 75, older, says health ministry. - Greenline

Finance

Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged

The Bank of England kept rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs put pressure on prices.

After Neuer: Who will be Germany's new No. 1 goalkeeper?

Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's future have an indirect influence?

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate obscure Ceuta message ahead of Real Madrid match

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

'Blindspot Berlin' revisits 2016 Christmas market attack

A decade after the terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market, a new German miniseries looks into the institutional failures that allowed the deadly truck rampage to happen.

Finance

UK inflation jumps to 3.1% as energy costs soar

The reading comes a day before the Bank of England updates its monetary policy.

Spanish scientists find first signs of Diplodocus in Europe

Paleontologists in Spain say they have found the first evidence of the long-necked Diplodocus genus of dinosaur outside of North America. They found bones at the rich La Tejeria fossil site in Teruel in eastern Spain.

Women's Basketball World Cup: Can Germany harness a boom?

Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.

In cosmopolitan Berlin, elections still closed to foreigners

A quarter of Berlin residents will have no say in the German capital's city-state election because they lack citizenship. That's the highest proportion of residents excluded from the election yet, and many are unhappy.

Sport

Kate Koval: Ukrainian player transfers from LSU to Baylor after Russia controversy

Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval has been granted a transfer waiver to join Baylor University after leaving Lousiana State because they signed a Russian player.

World

World News Updates: Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia as Moscow hits main port hub in Black Sea

Two people were killed and 12 more injured on Sunday as Ukrainian drones struck Nizhnekamsk, a city in Tatarstan, according to the office of regional head Rustam Minnikhanov.

World

AfD’s historic Germany poll win puts Alice Weidel in spotlight: Who is the pro-remigration leader?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in a heated Bundestag debate this week, calling her party a "destructive force" days after its landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt.