Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred former Italian leader, dies at 86

[ad_1] MILAN (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died Monday. He was…

Germany offers Israel military help and promises to crack down at home on support for Hamas

[ad_1] BERLIN (AP) — Germany is offering military help to Israel and promising to crack down on support for the militant Hamas group at home following the group’s attack on…

The German chancellor condemns a firebomb attack on a Berlin synagogue and vows protection for Jews

[ad_1] BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemned a firebomb assault on a synagogue in Berlin on Wednesday, saying, “We will never accept when attacks are carried out…

The worst-performing major economy also faces a budget crisis. Germany’s leader vows fixes, but how?

[ad_1] FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Tuesday that his government will work “as fast as possible” to solve a budget crisis, but he offered few details…

Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened?

[ad_1] ESSEN, Germany (AP) — For most of this century, Germany racked up one economic success after another, dominating global markets for high-end products like luxury cars and industrial machinery,…

Why social media is being blamed for fueling the riots in France

[ad_1] Social media companies are once again under scrutiny, this time in France as the country’s president blames TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms for helping fuel widespread riots over the…

German far-right party wins its first county leadership post as it rises in polls

[ad_1] BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany party saw its first head of a county administration elected Sunday in a rural eastern region, a win that comes as…

New Chinese premier starts 1st trip abroad to Germany and France

[ad_1] BERLIN (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang has started a visit to Germany and France that comes as Europe seeks to balance concerns over economic dependence on China and…

China condemns EU Parliament’s resolution on Hong Kong’s shrinking freedoms

[ad_1] HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Foreign Ministry condemned a resolution passed by the European Parliament concerning Hong Kong’s shrinking rights to free speech, even as Beijing seeks to restore…

Germany appeals for reducing tensions over Taiwan

[ad_1] BEIJING (AP) — Germany’s government appealed for efforts to reduce tensions over Taiwan as the German foreign minister arrived in China on Thursday for official talks following Chinese military…