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German politician attacked while putting up posters
An attack that hospitalised a German politician has been denounced by the German chancellor as a threat to democracy.
Farmers from around the world, Jana Gäbert
Jana Gabert runs a dairy farm about 30 kilometres south of Berlin. She is among farmers around Europe who have taken to the streets in protest about increasing costs and regulation amid high… Audio
'We must respect each other despite our differences' says Cook Islands LGBTQI+ activist
A Cook Islands LGBTQI+ activist has been awarded the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law. Audio
Dazzling ancient bronze sword found in Germany
German archaeologists are thrilled to have dug up a Bronze Age sword more than 3000 years old which is extraordinarily well preserved.
Bank to pay $75m to settle lawsuit by Epstein accusers
Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit by women who say they were abused by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, and accused the German bank of facilitating his sex…
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow: combat tanks to Ukraine
After a lot of pressure, the German government has authorised the delivery of German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine, both directly and via third countries. Chancellor Scholz had been criticised by… Audio
Greta Thunberg detained at German mine protest
The climate campaigner was one of those detained by police officers during protests against the demolition of an abandoned German village for the expansion of a coal mine, but police say she was…
Giant hotel aquarium with 1500 fish explodes
Two people are injured as the Berlin aquarium, containing a million litres of water, bursts open.
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
The EU has announced it will work with the International Criminal Court to set up a specialised court to investigate war crimes in Ukraine committed by Russia. And Justice Ministers from the G7 will… Audio
Asia provides another upset with Japan beating Germany
Another stunning upset at the World Cup with Japan beating Germany 2-1 in Qatar.
Germany lose a key player for World Cup
Germany forward Timo Werner has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar due to an ankle injury, a week before the national squad was due to be announced.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The latest from Europe from our correspondent Seamus Kearney. Amid mounting concern in Europe about Russian gas cuts, Germany has announced a major energy relief package to tackle rising inflation and… Audio
Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations'
France and Germany's leaders have urged Vladimir Putin to hold direct and serious negotiations with Ukraine's president.
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Hawke's Bay native Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying… Audio
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying in Tashkent is… Audio
Olaf Scholz visits Kyiv, Moscow
On Tuesday, German chancellor Olaf Scholz will be in Kyiv and Moscow to try and find a way out of this crisis.
The German chancellor is being strongly criticised for his stance on the Ukraine - and… Audio
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
Thomas surveys the rising Ukraine/Russia tensions, is Europe close to war?. The EU and NATO are struggling to find a common position to deal with the crisis. And while other European countries might… Audio
Journalist Kati Marton on the legacy of Angela Merkel
After 31 years in politics - 16 of them as Germany's leader - Angela Merkel's successor finally took over the country last week. It ended quite a swan song for Merkel, who announced back in 2018 that… Audio, Gallery
Calling London with Rich Preston
BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn to chat about who will become Germany's new chancellor this week, influencers are the top picks for 2021 Time's Person of the Year and Forbes list and how… Audio
Former diplomat Peter Hamilton on why it's time NZ became a republic
Peter Hamilton's 35 years as a diplomat have him convinced that to grow as a nation, New Zealand must become a republic. Audio, Gallery