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Fake Russians snared Berlin Embassy spy in sting op, court told

He is alleged to have received substantial sums of money in exchange for sensitive information from the embassy in Germany.

The Independent UK

Spy spent years 'collecting highly sensitive secrets to sell to the Russians'

David Ballantyne Smith collected highly sensitive secrets while working as a security guard in the British Embassy in Berlin and sold them to Russia for large amounts of money

Daily Mirror

Berlin Embassy spy was caught in undercover operation, court hears

Briton David Ballantyne Smith, 58, was driven by an intense hatred for his own country and by pro-Putin views, the Old Bailey was told.

The Independent UK

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German conservatives hail state election win in Berlin

Germany’s main opposition party is celebrating its victory in a Berlin state election re-run made necessary by serious voting glitches in 2021

The Independent UK

Turkish, Syrian quake victims need papers to come to Germany - foreign ministry

With its large Turkish and Syrian communities, Germany offers the prospect of shelter and care to earthquake victims with relatives in the country - but only if they can fulfil existing visa requirements, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Sheraldo Becker opens up on 'dream' next step as Everton transfer links emerge

Union Berlin talent Sheraldo Becker was linked with a January switch to Goodison Park

Liverpool Echo

Chancellor Scholz’s party loses Berlin election for first time since 1999

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats lost the Berlin election on Sunday to the conservative Christian Democrats, failing to win the regional vote for the first time in almost 25 years.

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Berlin holds court-ordered rerun of chaotic state election

Germany's capital city, Berlin, is holding a court-ordered rerun of a chaotic 2021 state election that was marred by severe glitches at many polling stations

The Independent UK

Berlin chooses change in rerun election with clear lead for conservatives

Germany's conservative CDU party was course for a clear victory in a repeat election in Berlin, in a blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats who have governed the city state for 22 years.

Reuters

PSG lose again but Bayern Munich fare better in warm-up for European showdown

Wissam Ben Yedder scored twice for Monaco as Marseille closed the gap to five points.

The Independent UK

Berlin’s plan for a car-free city prompts bitter war of words

This summer the German capital will roll out a controversial trial abolishing almost all parking spaces in the Graefekiez neighbourhood

The Guardian - UK

China Cranking Up Political Espionage, German Official Tells Newspaper

The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency fears that China is expanding its spy activities against Berlin, he said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday, adding that Beijing was focusing increasingly on political espionage. "China is developing wide-ranging spying and influence activities. We must be prepared for these to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China cranking up political espionage, German official tells newspaper

Reuters

Germany Says Russia Must Pressure Syria into Ensuring Quake Aid Arrives

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday called on Russia to help pressure Syria into allowing humanitarian aid into the country for victims of Monday's deadly earthquakes quickly and without additional obstacles. "All international actors, including Russia, should exert their pressure on the Syrian regime to ensure humanitarian help for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Little-Known Black Women Who Changed the Olympic Games Forever

Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes made history when they were selected for the U.S. Olympic team in 1932. So, why don’t we hear more about them?

The Guardian - UK

Myanmar Diaries review – gut-punching guerrilla testament to military coup violence

This powerful Berlin prize winner mixes smartphone footage and allegorical segments to expose the trauma of the 2021 coup

Daily Mirror

Snooker star Ali Carter admits Whitney Houston inspiration as he wins German Masters

Ali Carter was a surprise winner at the German Masters in Berlin and credited the late American singer Whitney Houston for inspiring him to the title

Asharq Al-Awsat

Protests Against Netanyahu Spread to Europe, US

Demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government were held on Sunday in 40 Israeli cities across the country as around 100,000 people gathered to protest against legal changes that could weaken the Supreme Court. Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in several European and US cities. Protests were held in…

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The Independent UK

Ali Carter beats Robert Milkins in decider to reach third German Masters final

Carter fought back from 3-1 down to claim a 6-5 win in Berlin.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz: EU wants to avoid subsidy race with U.S.

The European Union wants to avoid a subsidy race against the United States and does not want to fare behind Mexico or Canada as a trading partner, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday.

Reuters

Germany asks Sweden for launchers to boost IRIS-T air defences for Ukraine: Spiegel

Germany is talking to the Swedish government about buying mobile launchers that would boost the capabilities of IRIS-T air defence systems that Berlin is planning to send to Ukraine, Spiegel magazine reported on Friday, citing sources.

Evening Standard

Chateau Royal, Berlin: newly opened hotel is a design and art-lover’s dream for a sumptuous stay

Original artworks, a delicious restaurant and sceney bar are welcome distractions but beautifully appointed rooms are the star of the show at this new Mitte hotel

The Independent UK

New sleeper train will get you from London to Berlin in 16 hours

Passengers can enjoy breakfast on board

The Independent UK

Emhoff visits synagogue, Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Doug Emhoff, the husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, has met Ukrainian refugees at a Berlin synagogue and visited the city’s Holocaust memorial as he wraps up a tour of Poland and Germany focused on Holocaust remembrance and combating rising antisemitism

Daily Mirror

'I booked a one-way ticket abroad for man I just met - he ended things before I landed'

A woman was left stranded after flying from the US to Berlin for a whirlwind romance that went wrong - but she didn't let it stop her from having the 'trip of a lifetime'

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