An intact burial chamber that is around 3,300 years old has been discovered by accident in Israel, the Antiquity Authority said on Sunday. The burial cave, dating back to the time of Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II, contains dozens of ancient artefacts and…
3,300-year-old burial cave found by accident near Israeli coast
An intact burial chamber that is around 3,300 years old has been discovered by accident in Israel, the Antiquity Authority said on Sunday. The burial cave, dating back to the time of Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II, contains dozens of ancient artefacts and…
Hungary could lose €7.5bn in EU funds due to corruption allegations
The European Commission wants to withhold €7.5 billion in payments to Hungary because of allegations of corruption and rule of law violations, Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn said on Sunday. “Today’s decision is a clear demonstration of the Commissio…
Union Berlin retain Bundesliga lead with 2-0 over lowly Wolfsburg
Timo Baumgartl made an emotional first start in his comeback from testicular cancer on Sunday as Union Berlin retained their surprise Bundesliga lead 2-0 over lowly Wolfsburg. Jordan Siebatcheu opened the scoring with a glancing header into the far rig…
Union Berlin beat lowly Wolfsburg 2-0 to top Bundesliga
Union Berlin retained their surprise Bundesliga lead on matchday 7 with a 2-0 victory over lowly Wolfsburg on Sunday. Jordan Siebatcheu opened the scoring with a glancing header into the far right corner in the 54th minute off attacking partner Sherald…
Henrichs joins Germany squad after Reus injury
RB Leipzig full back Benjamin Henrichs was nominated on Sunday into Germany’s squad for upcoming Nations League games against Hungary and England in place of injured Marco Reus. Reus suffered an ankle injury in Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 win over Schalke …
Sports director Kehl: Dortmund want to renew Moukoko contract
Borussia Dortmund want to renew the contract of their young forward Youssoufa Moukoko beyond the season, sports director Sebastian Kehl said on Sunday. Moukoko, 17, became the youngest player and scorer in Bundesliga history in November 2020 and on Sat…
700,000 people at opening weekend of first Oktoberfest since pandemic
Around 700,000 people visited Germany’s Oktoberfest on its opening weekend despite cold, wet weather, organizers said on Sunday. The figure is significantly lower than the 1 million people who visited in the same time period 2019 – the last Oktoberfest…
Kahn: Bayern ‘totally convinced’ of coach Nagelsmann despite slide
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann does not have to fear for his job despite a winless Bundesliga run of four games, according to the champions’ CEO, Oliver Kahn. “We are not dealing with any other coaches. We are totally convinced of Julian,” Kahn …
On second day of Germany’s Oktoberfest, costume parade provides cheer
It rained on their parade – a cold rain even – but thousands of people dressed in traditional Bavarian folk costumes made the best of it as this year’s annual costume parade (Trachtenzug) for the Oktoberfest got under way on Sunday. Bands, horses and o…