GERMANY

German industrial orders jumped in June for the second month in a row on the back of major contracts despite the downturn dragging on Europe's top economy, official data released Friday showed.

Berlin has expressed its plans to simplify regulations pertaining to the export of defense products to South Korea, Seoul's arms procurement agency has revealed.

A German man died of blood poisoning and organ failure after he was injected with silicone during a penis enlargement procedure a few years ago.

A research firm expects the chocolate industry in the U.S., the world's biggest chocolate importer, to recover this year after dismal sales in 2022.

The 45-year-old German artist has already created more than a thousand captivating artworks using cow manure.

More than 115,000 women in Germany were victims of partner violence in 2021 alone, data from Germany's Federal Criminal Police showed.

"I live on and will tell the truth. And in that sense I consider myself innocent," said the woman, who calls herself a "peace activist" and was dubbed by German media as "Putin's fangirl."

Germany plans to deliver more military aid to Ukraine after the UAF confirmed receiving the latest batch of support from Berlin.

Germany's military aid package for Ukraine contains both lethal and non-lethal items.

Queen Consort Camilla wore the sparkling Greville tiara when she joined King Charles at a state banquet in Berlin, Germany.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also said Germany is unable to act independently because of the supposed American occupation.

Adidas' split with rapper Kanye West continues to cause financial struggles for the company, as it struggles to offload the leftover "Yeezy" merchandise.

The countries have favorable policies for working parents and spend heavily on the childcare system, according to a report.

Despite China's assurance that it doesn't plan to send lethal aid to Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said they would continue to monitor the situation.

Tensions brew in Germany over refugee arrivals

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Western countries will continue to provide Ukraine with weapons despite Russian threats.

The allegedly false information came after Poland began training Ukrainian personnel to operate German-built Leopard 2 battle tanks.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded the Biden administration stop providing military assistance to Ukraine since Russia started the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin made the allegation during a meeting with students at Moscow State University.

Mercedes to recall over 320K vehicles over reports of engine stalling.

A 97-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary was found guilty of complicity in the murder of over 10,500 people during World War II.