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The latest breaking news and stories on Germany, a country in northern Europe known as a federal republic, and the world’s fourth largest economy. Also covering Germany’s relationship with China and Europe, plus commentary and updates on Germany’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
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Berlin
Head of State
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Head of Government
Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and French President Emmanuel Macron after the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council at Augustusburg Palace in Bruehl, Germany, on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE
European Union

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

France is the only nuclear power in the 27-member EU, while Germany plans to build Europe’s strongest conventional military by 2039.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 arrested after 131kg of ketamine disguised as sugar cubes found in air cargo

Energy

Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launch

The Chinese electric car brand debuted its new SUV at a splashy ceremony in Munich, as it announced its intention to ‘put down roots in Europe’.

The Xpeng L03 is displayed at a launch event for the new SUV in Munich, Germany. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Europe’s carmakers plan a comeback – powered by EU policies and Chinese tech

New regulations will help EU produce electric vehicles at a price point to match China, but European job losses would be among trade-offs.

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Ukraine war

Is Europe’s anti-missile move with Ukraine ‘insurance’ against unpredictable US?

Europe is ‘quietly planning for the day it might have to stand on its own’ while aligning with US calls to do more on defence, analysts say.

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United States

US to focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

Critics, however, fear that ‌designating groups as far-left terror organisations risks targeting lawful protests and political opponents.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the US Department of State on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Smartphones

China’s OnePlus exits US and European markets as smartphone memory pain deepens

The industry is staggering under a chip shortage that has dragged down shipments, forcing handset makers to recalibrate strategies.

Gender

German far-right activist sent to men’s prison despite gender change

Liebich, who was sentenced as a man, legally changed gender after Germany’s Self-Determination Act came into effect in 2024.

Climate change

Opinion | Fire in Spain, floods in China, war in Iran are symptoms of polycrisis

Even as disasters in Spain and China dominate headlines, demand for defence and investment spending is crowding out climate mitigation.

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A firefighting vehicle drives by as smoke and flames rise during deadly wildfires affecting Almeria province in Alfaix, Spain, on July 10. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

Opinion | Path to South China Sea stability doesn’t run through US, UK or the EU

The statement by 14 countries is a geopolitical exercise, amplifying the flawed 2016 Hague arbitral ruling to try to drive a wedge between China and its neighbours.

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The China Coast Guard vessel Dong’an patrolling in the South China Sea on June 22. Photo: Xinhua
Extreme weather

German wildfire spreads as unexploded bombs keep firefighters 1km away

Old munitions buried in the soil from an abandoned military training ground in Mueritz National Park have forced firefighters to stay away.

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Extreme weather

German deaths rise 32% during record June heatwave, data shows

About 23,900 people died between June 22 and June 28 – an increase of 7,100 compared with the two previous weeks.

China-EU relations

EU signals emergency import curbs after dramatic growth in Chinese trade gap

Brussels looking at ‘case-by-case’ tariffs and quotas after the trade surplus expands by almost a quarter in the first half of the year.

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The EU recently imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese tyres. Photo: Xinhua
Spain

Spain bull run injuries hit 57 after chaotic final day in Pamplona

Gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice runners and foreign tourists joining the San Fermin festival.

Runners are chased by bulls from the Jandilla ranch during the final run of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
ICBMs

Opinion | China’s missile test is a signal. How non-nuclear states respond matters

The reactions to Beijing’s ‘routine’ exercise put into focus a nuclear order that is rapidly fluctuating from Tehran to Tokyo.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine allies meet in Paris to boost air defence, pressure Russia to end war

The 37-member Coalition of the Willing aims to develop ‘purely defensive’ anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe.

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China’s private sector

In just 7 days: China’s Midea rushes 20,000 air cons to France amid heatwave

Europe’s lethal heatwave drives China’s appliance giant to sprint production and slash delivery times.

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A man jumps from a bridge into the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris on July 12. Photo: AFP
Ebola virus

German hospital treats US Ebola patient infected in DR Congo

The hospital said there was no risk to the ‌public or other patients, as the individual is being treated in complete isolation.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng, armed with road-tested tech, ready to take on Tesla overseas

The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe.

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Semiconductors

Meet CXMT’s Zhu Yiming: the man building China’s memory-chip giant

From a Silicon Valley garage to China’s largest DRAM maker and a US$4.4 billion IPO, Zhu reportedly refused pay until CXMT became profitable.

Zhu Yiming’s bet that memory-chip production would migrate to China was placed long before he founded CXMT. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Stenzhorn’s poetic jewels, from Parisian petals to sailor’s knots

Available exclusively in Hong Kong at Masterpiece by King Fook, the German maison’s award-winning pieces blend technical mastery with whimsical, flexible designs.

A Stenzhorn necklace from the À Fleur de Paris collection. Photo: Handout

Man charged after 11-hour Berlin supermarket hostage siege

Charges laid after special forces used a taser to free a female Rewe employee held at knifepoint.

Wimbledon

Sinner beats Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after marathon battle

The win placed Italy’s Sinner in rare company as the 10th man in ‌the professional era to successfully defend the title.

China-EU relations

China’s car shipments to EU surge, but could be nearing peak: European analysts

The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures.

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Chinese-made cars are seen on a dock before being loaded onto a ship for export in Suzhou port, in China's eastern Jiangsu province, on July 7, 2026. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010

The European carmaker is losing ground to domestic EV rivals as it sees its lowest delivery volume in over a decade and half.

A Volkswagen electric vehicle sits on a production line at a factory in Hefei, in China’s eastern Anhui province, on February 4. Photo: Reuters.
Aviation

Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight

The man was pulled back inside by other passengers and has been hospitalised with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.

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Nato

1 revolver, 6 bullets: Turkish president’s ‘unusual’ gift to Nato leaders

Bring it home? Leave it in Turkey? Their delegations puzzled over what to do with the gun and live ammunition from Erdogan.

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