Germany

At least 2 dead and dozens injured after a car plowed into a German Christmas market

A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in what authorities believe was an attack. The driver was arrested.

Germany’s Scholz loses a confidence vote, triggering new elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

Some Syrian refugees in Berlin ponder returning post-Assad, others call Germany home

Germany hosts almost a million Syrians who fled war and dictatorship. The toppling of the Assad regime has raised questions for exiles about their next step.

France’s toppled government adds to the European Union’s bigger political problems

The political instability in France — and simultaneously in Germany, where the governing coalition collapsed a month ago — could have wide-ranging consequences.

Look back at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham

Germany finished the Games with the most golds with 24. The United States had the second most with 16. Italy won the most medals overall with 49.

Don’t Swat! Alabama’s Bugs May Be Disappearing

The insect population has declined worldwide. Getting a grasp on Alabama's bug population has been tough. Here's why.