Special state security officers will take over the investigation after paint was scrawled on the offices of the German-Israeli Society (DIG) in Berlin this weekend, according to police. Cleaners noted the red paint on Saturday, some smeared, some scraw…
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 …
UN: Anniversary of closure of Afghan girls’ schools shameful, tragic
The United Nations on Sunday called on the Taliban to let teenage girls return to the classroom, marking the anniversary of the closure of girls’ schools in Afghanistan following last year’s Taliban takeover. In a statement, the UN deputy special repre…
Dortmund: captain Reus injured again but World Cup not endangered
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus should be fit to play at the World Cup later this year because an ankle injury he has sustained is not as serious as initially feared, Dortmund sports director Sebastian Kehl said on Sunday. Kehl said on Sport1 tele…
Taiwan hit by second earthquake in as many days
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan on Sunday, a day after a slightly weaker quake rocked the island, according to the Central Weather Bureau. According to the bureau, Sunday’s quake struck at 2.44 pm (0644 GMT) at a depth of 7 kilometres. The epic…
Austrian unions hold protest demanding measures to counter inflation
Austrian trade unionists are calling for further measures to help consumers cope with soaring inflation during demonstrations held throughout the country on Saturday. More than 32,000 people turned out to the demonstrations, according to the Austrian F…
Long queues despite the weather as Oktoberfest returns to Munich
The Oktoberfest returned to Munich on Saturday after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus and neither chilly temperatures, a slight drizzle or coronavirus warnings could keep the public away. Although the festivities didn’t officially start until noon (1…
Borussia Dortmund coach Terzic says Reus won’t be off for months
Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic is not expecting national team player Marco Reus to be out for months following an injury during a game on Saturday. “It looks like the ligaments have been injured. We don’t know yet how long he will be out, we have …
Bayern’s Bundesliga slump continues, Dortmund win derby to go top
Bayern Munich’s winless run in the Bundesliga has stretched to four games after a 1-0 loss at Augsburg on Saturday while Borussia Dortmund went top thanks to a 1-0 win over local rivals Schalke. Augsburg striker Mergim Berisha struck the decisive blow …
Turkey aims to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Erdoğan says
Turkey aims to become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday, according to the state news agency Anadolu. That would make Turkey the first NATO member to join the eight-member bl…