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Germany arrests 25 suspected far-right extremists plotting to overthrow govt

Prosecutors said the group was inspired by the deep state conspiracy theories of QAnon & Reichsbuerger insisting the far larger 'Deutsche Reich' still existed despite the Nazis’ defeat.

All-female referee team to officiate Germany vs Costa Rica World Cup match

Stephanie Frappart will be the main referee, reaching another milestone after being the first female to officiate at a men's World Cup qualifier and Champions League match.

Germany centre forward Niclas Fuellkrug keeps its World Cup hopes alive

The 29-year-old, who scored on his debut against Oman, has now become a household name. Fuellkrug earned his team's first point after they suffered a shocking defeat by Japan.

Bruised Germans go back to basics to get back on track against Spain at World Cup

Coach Hansi Flick played his masterstroke by throwing on a real number nine, a target man in the most German of attacking moulds, leading to Niclas Fuellkrug scoring a late equaliser.

Asia on the march as Japan pulls off stunning victory after Saudi Arabia’s shock win

The Asian team had shown almost nothing in attack until after half-time against a country that did so much to develop the game in Japan in the middle of the 20th century.

Japan stun Germany with late strikes at World Cup, second biggest upset after Saudi Arabia

Goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the last 15 minutes gave Japan a stunning 2-1 win in the World Cup Group E opener.

Germany players cover mouths in team photo to protest against FIFA ban on ‘OneLove’ armband

All the players took part in the gesture after FIFA threatened 7 European teams with sanctions if they wore the armband symbolising diversity and tolerance.

Qatar accuses Germany of ‘double standards’ in World Cup criticism over human rights

Qatar has faced intense criticism from human rights groups over its treatment of migrant workers, who along with other foreigners comprise the bulk of the country's population.

Europe is discarding human rights concerns and reaching out to energy-rich Middle East

Gulf States’ refusal to side with the West and ramp up oil production is less about Russia and more about a fundamental tenet of pursuing national interest.

Would never accept ‘results of Russia’s sham referendums’, Germany tells Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country's support for Ukraine 'would not waver' & it will continue to defend Kyiv's sovereignty.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.