The chief of Germany’s main cybersecurity authority, Arne Schönbohm, got the sack on Tuesday because of his ties to a group which has been linked to Russian intelligence circles. Schönbohm, who led the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), has…
German cybersecurity chief sacked amid concerns of links to Russia
The chief of Germany’s main cybersecurity authority, Arne Schönbohm, got the sack on Tuesday because of his ties to a group which has been linked to Russian intelligence circles. Schönbohm, who leads the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), h…
Trial opens of six suspected supporters of 2020 Vienna terror attack
At the start of proceedings on Tuesday, the prosecution accused six men on trial in Austria in relation to a terrorist attack in Vienna on November 2, 2020, of being supporters of the Islamic State group. “Each one of the accused is a supporter,” the p…
Germany’s Schröder to miss Lakers’ season opener due to thumb surgery
German basketball player Dennis Schröder will miss the NBA season opener against reigning champions Golden State Warriors on Tuesday due to a thumb surgery, his Los Angeles Lakers team said. “Lakers guard Dennis Schröder underwent successful surgery to…
EU foreign ministers approve Ukraine training mission, military aid
A new European Union military training mission for Ukraine got the green light from the bloc’s foreign ministers on Monday in Luxembourg. The EU military training mission “will train the Ukrainian armed forces so they can continue their courageous figh…
Swiss author Kim de l’Horizon wins German Book Prize
Swiss author Kim de l’Horizon is the winner of the German Book Prize 2022 for the novel “Blood Book,” a jury in Frankfurt said on Monday, presenting the award for the year’s best German-language novel. Kim de l’Horizon, a non-binary Swiss writer, addre…
Five tips to avoid injury while raking and doing autumn cleanup
The autumn foliage creates a beautiful sight. But when those leaves start to form layers on your lawn, the arduous task of raking, bagging and dragging them to the curb isn’t as pleasant. Yard work may feel like a chore, but it is really more of a tota…
South Korean pop stars BTS plan to begin military service
All seven members of the South Korean boy band BTS plan to serve their mandatory military service and “reunite as a group around 2025,” according to their label Bighit Music on Monday. Bighit Music, which debuted the pop group nine years ago, said the …
Beleaguered Schalke coach Kramer hopes for cup upset in Hoffenheim
Beleaguered Schalke coach Frank Kramer has said his personal fate is secondary as he prepares his team for Tuesday’s German Cup match at Hoffenheim. Promoted Schalke have had a difficult start into the season and are second last, having lost the last g…
Renault 4 revived as funky new compact electric SUV
Renault has revealed the 4Ever Trophy at the Paris Motor Show – a funky concept car that previews the revival of one of the French brand’s most iconic models. Unveiled 30 years after the 4L was discontinued, the new show car is a bold makeover of the R…