Politics

Journalist Axel Spilcker Confronts Grandfather Robert Ley in New Book as Archives Drive Family Histories As the U.S. National Archives released millions of Nazi Party membership records online, journalist Axel …

Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed After Attack on Merchant Ship; U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed until U.S. ends interference; CENTCOM reports GFS …

Auschwitz documents pulled from auction as foundation and donors rush to preserve Holocaust records Auschwitz documents rescued from auctions as the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation and donors buy artifacts while Germany moves …

AfD Saxony-Anhalt unveils hardline ‘Sofortprogramm’ at Magdeburg conference AfD Saxony-Anhalt unveils a ten-point ‘Sofortprogramm’ in Magdeburg, promising deportations, school changes and funding cuts ahead of the Sept 6 state election. …

New York Times reporters subpoenaed to testify before Manhattan grand jury over Air Force One security reports New York Times reporters subpoenaed to testify before a Manhattan grand jury next …

BABZ civil protection training rises to 3,656 participants as Germany moves to scale up courses Participation in BABZ civil protection training rose to 3,656 last year; Germany plans to expand …

Germany’s statutory health insurance savings package draws sharp political and medical criticism Germany’s statutory health insurance savings package sparks fierce criticism from Hamburg’s mayor, doctors and local governments as officials …

Albanian Riviera protests intensify over luxury resort plans Albanian Riviera protests over Affinity Partners resort plans intensify as activists warn of harm to Vjosa-Narta wetlands, flamingo colonies and local ecosystems …

Bundestag summer recess begins as coalition urges MPs to pause and prepare for autumn reforms Bundestag summer recess begins as coalition leaders call on MPs to avoid unnecessary debates, recharge …