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Ice up to 1 kilometre thick: Swiss meteorite sheds new light on the Ice Age
More and more fragments of the Twannberg meteorite are being found in the Bernese Jura.
New finds in the Bernese Jura: meteorite treasure reaches record size
More and more fragments of the Twannberg meteorite are being found in the Bernese Jura; over 2,200 pieces are known and the rare iron meteorite offers rich insights for researchers.
US comedy star trapped in Hermès toilet for 80 minutes
What started as a brief visit to a Hermès store ended badly for US comedian Zarna Garg: she was stuck for 80 minutes in the Berlin shop's toilet and now blames the retailer.
Raised in the wild: Spain's famous 'wolf boy' dies
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, from Andalusia, died at 80 in Rante, a hamlet of San Cibrao das Viñas in Ourense, north-west Spain.
German Chancellor Merz visits Hürtgen Forest fire site amid boos and whistles
Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Hürtgenwald today, as firefighting in Belgium's High Fens continues.
Squid take over North Sea: what's behind the squid boom
In the North Sea, cephalopods are appearing in growing numbers. Fishermen are landing more squid and octopus, a trend likely tied to rising sea temperatures.
Großpörthen's pillory lime: 900-year-old tree with dark history
Up to 900 years old, almost ten metres thick, its trunk still carries an old iron collar.
Pillory linden of Großpörthen: 900-year-old tree with a grim history
Up to 900 years old and nearly ten metres thick, the Prangerlinde in Großpörthen, Saxony-Anhalt, still bears an old iron collar on its trunk, a unique natural and historical monument.
Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?
The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland that some 80,000 people walk each year, creating mounting problems.
Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers found in Danube: one served in Waffen-SS
A Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube; underneath are the remains of two German soldiers with ID tags, one likely Waffen-SS.
Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers from Danube: one served in Waffen-SS
A well-preserved Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube, along with two German soldiers' remains and ID tags.
Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers from the Danube: one served in the Waffen-SS
A well-preserved Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube, along with the remains of two German soldiers.
Spectacular images: Wehrmacht motorbike from Danube looks almost "new"
A motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers have drawn global attention.
Spectacular photos: Wehrmacht motorbike from Danube almost 'like new'
The discovery of a motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers is drawing global attention.
Striking images: Wehrmacht motorcycle from Danube looks almost 'new'
The discovery of a motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers is making headlines worldwide.
Off sick for up to ten years: What lies behind Germany's teacher shortage
At the start of the new school year, many German schools face an acute staffing crisis, with teachers missing in several subjects and lengthy sick leave further tightening an already tense situation.
14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: Reporting centre in Hesse investigates
Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany.
More than 1,100 years old: Germany's oldest tree discovered
On a remote meadow in the Allgäu stands a living history book: a yew that may have thrived for over 1,100 years, possibly Germany's oldest tree.
Pentagon UFO files: what role Germany plays
For years, The New York Times has followed the release of US UFO files. The newly accessible documents go beyond sightings, tracing back to World War II and repeatedly mentioning Germany.
Germany's small islands: nature and slow living almost on your doorstep
When Germans talk about islands, many think of Sylt, Rügen or Usedom. Yet beyond these classics lie small islands ideal for short breaks, offering peace, nature and unique landscapes far from crowds.
Find in German cave: 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory bird figures discovered
During excavations in the Hohle Fels cave, archaeologists uncovered two bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory, hinting at humans’ striking artistic sense 40,000 years ago.
Mysterious DNA: two unknown ancestors found in human genome
The human family tree is gaining new branches. Researchers have found in modern humans' DNA signs of two previously unknown ancestors – extinct human forms with no fossils or decoded DNA, yet they have left traces in our genome.
Survey: Half of Germany's top earners consider moving abroad
Within a year, more than 288,000 Germans have moved abroad. A recent survey suggests many highly skilled professionals are eyeing a move – and most do not expect to return soon.
CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby
Following Spahn's resignation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the move as "the right one" and "unavoidable." "Credibility is the highest asset in politics," the chancellor added.
'Summer keeps snapping back': meteorologist explains persistent heatwave pattern
After a brief cool spell, Germany may already be heading for the next heatwave. Meteorologists are tracking a stubborn pattern: as soon as the heat eases, high pressure quickly builds again.