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DNA Breakthrough Solves 1994 Koblenz Murder of American Tourist Amy Lopez
crime4 hours ago

DNA Breakthrough Solves 1994 Koblenz Murder of American Tourist Amy Lopez

German police arrested an 81-year-old man in Koblenz for the 1994 murder and sexual assault of American student Amy Lopez after advances in DNA technology and re-examining evidence led to a match between a saliva sample and DNA found in Lopez's jeans. The suspect had a prior 1999 conviction for attempted rape; his genetic data, once deleted, was re-accessed to secure the arrest, and he is now in pretrial detention as investigators continue the case decades after the crime.

via CBS News|
#amy-lopez#cold-case#crime
Beijing eyes Airbus expansion with up to 120 jets, Merz says
world4 hours ago

Beijing eyes Airbus expansion with up to 120 jets, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Beijing that China will place a larger order for Airbus jets—up to 120 additional aircraft—as part of his visit to deepen Sino-German ties, meeting Xi Jinping and Li Qiang. He urged a balanced, fair partnership and a level playing field for German firms, with the trip also including a stop in Hangzhou to engage tech firms like Unitree Robotics.

via Euronews.com|
#airbus#china#germany
Beijing and Berlin vow deeper economic ties amid turbulence
world11 hours ago

Beijing and Berlin vow deeper economic ties amid turbulence

China and Germany pledged to deepen economic ties and strengthen strategic dialogue despite disagreements over Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Xi urging mutual trust and Merz calling for a balanced, fair partnership. Berlin urged Beijing to use its influence on Moscow, while noting a rising German trade deficit with China and pushing for steps to reduce overcapacity, ease barriers for foreign companies, and expand European manufacturing links (including Airbus orders).

via AP News|
#china#germany#tariffs
German Cave Symbols Suggest Writing Existed 40,000 Years Ago
archaeology12 hours ago

German Cave Symbols Suggest Writing Existed 40,000 Years Ago

New findings from Germany’s Swabian Jura uncover 40,000-year-old engraved symbol sequences on Paleolithic figurines and tools. The signs are highly repetitive and show information density similar to early proto-cuneiform, implying an early, non-language form of symbolic communication that predates formal writing by tens of thousands of years, challenging views on the linear rise of writing.

via Indian Defence Review|
#archaeology#germany#paleolithic
Thiel stake casts shadow over Germany’s multibillion-dollar drone deal
defense16 hours ago

Thiel stake casts shadow over Germany’s multibillion-dollar drone deal

German lawmakers in coalition scrutinize Peter Thiel’s stake in Stark as Germany weighs a seven-year drone framework worth up to about €2.9 billion, starting with an initial fixed order of €268.6 million; redactions of pricing and quantities raise oversight concerns, while Defense Minister Pistorius says Thiel is not a key stakeholder and Parliament must approve the deal, potentially with safeguards before a vote.

via politico.eu|
#defense#drones#germany
Merz's Beijing visit tests Germany's balance with China amid trade squeeze
world1 day ago

Merz's Beijing visit tests Germany's balance with China amid trade squeeze

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins his first official trip to China with talks in Beijing on market access and a growing trade imbalance, while addressing competition from Chinese firms and Beijing’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. He cautions that China should not be expected to reshape the global order, emphasizes Germany’s de-risking of dependence on China, and pursues pragmatic cooperation during a two-day visit that includes Hangzhou and a Mercedes plant, before a planned Washington trip.

via Associated Press News|
#china#germany#merz
40,000-Year-Old German Glyphs Hint at Prehistoric Writing
sciencearchaeology1 day ago

40,000-Year-Old German Glyphs Hint at Prehistoric Writing

Archaeologists studying 40,000-year-old engravings and artifacts from a Swabian Jura cave in Germany report 22 recurring symbols that may constitute the oldest form of writing, with patterns reminiscent of proto-cuneiform. The team suggests these glyphs could reflect complex symbolic thought—potentially including calendrical tracking—indicating that Stone Age hunter-gatherers may have conveyed information in a structured way well before known writing systems, potentially pushing back the origins of writing by about 30,000 years, though the exact meanings remain uncertain.

via New York Post|
#archaeology#germany#proto-cuneiform
Merz Heads to Beijing as Germany Faces the China Shock
world1 day ago

Merz Heads to Beijing as Germany Faces the China Shock

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to Beijing amid the expanding 'China shock' that has turned China from a growth engine into a strategic headache for Germany, with a 2025 trade deficit near €90 billion and about 10,000 manufacturing jobs lost each month; industry leaders call for tougher action on subsidies and de-risking of supply chains, while Merz tries to balance engagement with the risk of rising protectionism in a tense global trade environment.

via politico.eu|
#china#eu#germany
Germany backs ban on social media for under-14s and EU-wide age checks
world3 days ago

Germany backs ban on social media for under-14s and EU-wide age checks

Germany’s ruling conservatives approved a motion at a Stuttgart party conference to ban social media use for under-14s, impose stricter digital-age verification, and levy fines on platforms that don’t enforce limits, while calling for EU-wide harmonization of age standards. The move signals growing momentum across Europe for tougher online restrictions, though Germany’s federal structure means state-level coordination is required for nationwide rules; public reactions from students and teachers reveal mixed views on practicality and parental choice.

via Reuters|
#age-verification#eu-harmonization#germany
Berlinale’s Closing Night Goes Political as Winners Condemn Gaza Actions
world4 days ago

Berlinale’s Closing Night Goes Political as Winners Condemn Gaza Actions

At Berlinale’s charged closing ceremony, winners condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and criticized the U.S. and German governments, with Abdallah Al-Khatib winning Best Feature Debut for Chronicles From the Siege and calling for Palestinian freedom; host Désirée Nosbusch, jury president Wim Wenders, and festival chief Tricia Tuttle framed the night around free speech, dialogue, and solidarity amid geopolitical tensions.

via Deadline|
#berlinale#gaza#germany
Nolte, Buckwitz surge to midway lead over Humphries in two-woman bobsled
sports4 days ago

Nolte, Buckwitz surge to midway lead over Humphries in two-woman bobsled

Germany’s Laura Nolte and Lisa Buckwitz moved into the lead in the two-woman bobsled after Run 2 at Milan Cortina 2026, with Kaillie Humphries of the USA in 3rd after initially leading Run 1; Nolte and brakewoman Deborah Levi pulled away, while Humphries remains close at 0.23 seconds behind. Defending champion Meyers Taylor had a costly mistake on Run 2, dropping to 12th, and Kaysha Love sits 5th after Run 2. The event continues with Run 3 and the final runs on Saturday.

via NBC Olympics|
#bobsled#germany#olympics
Smart men less tied to traditional politics, study finds
cognitive-science7 days ago

Smart men less tied to traditional politics, study finds

A long-running German study of gifted (IQ 130+) and non-gifted adults shows they largely share the same political views, with one gender-based exception: non-gifted men score higher on conservatism than gifted men, while women show no difference. The results support cognitive-flexibility and centering ideas, suggesting high intelligence does not predict radical politics, though the study’s small sample and Germany-specific context limit generalizability.

via PsyPost|
#cognitive-flexibility#cognitive-science#conservatism