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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz remains opposed to allowing fracking in his country, despite the gas crisis roiling Europe and in the face of calls for an existing ban to be lifted … including from within his governing coalition. “Previous federal gove…

Far-right Italian politician Giorgia Meloni has a mandate to form the country’s next government, the presidential palace announced on Friday. Meloni led her Fratelli d’Italia (Brother of Italy) party to take the largest chunk of votes in elections last…

Even 6 to 12 months after a coronavirus infection, about one in four people still suffer from considerable long-term consequences – and is thus impaired in health and ability to work, researchers in Germany have found. Months after their infection, man…

Ukraine needs “a predictable and stable flow of income” for the future, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a press conference on Friday after a summit of EU leaders. Von der Leyen said leaders discussed providing €1.5 billion ($…

German Bundesliga club FC Schalke 04 has signed Timothée Kolodziejczak as their new coach, the club said on Friday. The French defender, who previously trained with the promoted club on a trial basis, will receive a contract until the end of the curren…

Hertha Berlin are desperate for a first home victory and, after five winless games at their Olympic stadium, they are hoping for a triumph against Schalke on Sunday. “We are desperate for our first home win! We need a good performance in this important…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says he will meet Sweden’s new prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, in Turkey to discuss the Nordic country’s bid to join NATO. The exact date of the meeting was not immediately clear. “Sweden’s new prime minister req…

Taylor Swift’s new album “Midnights” offers rare insight into her personal life and relationship with her boyfriend, British actor Joe Alwyn, while also embracing a dramatic new sound. The pop megastar, 32, has described the record as the story of “13 …

Bayern Munich still won’t have captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer against Hoffenheim on Saturday, while Thomas Müller will be sidelined again after just recently making a comeback. Neuer, who hasn’t played since October 12 due to a shoulder injury, is…

Striker Timo Werner still won’t be available for RB Leipzig as they travel to Augsburg on Saturday, while midfielders Dani Olmo and Amadou Haidara, and forward Christopher Nkunku are questionable. Werner is still ill and will miss the Bundesliga game, …