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Man injures 4 with hammer on German train before arrest: Police
Police in Straubing said the attack happened on an ICE express train headed from the northern Germany city of Hamburg to the Austrian capital of Vienna while it was between Straubing and Plattling in the southern state of Bavaria A man on a...
German car exports to U.S. slide in April, May as tariffs hit
(Reuters) -German car exports to the United States fell sharply in April and May as import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump hit German automakers' sales in their most important foreign market, the VDA industry association said on...

Germany updates: Merz wants 'quick' EU tariff deal with US
Skip next section Merz calls for 'quick and simple' EU tariff deal with US 07/03/2025July 3, 2025Merz calls for 'quick and simple' EU tariff deal with US German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a "quick and simple" EU deal with the US on...

Nicolas Kuhn set for Como medical in £17m transfer from Celtic
Celtic star Nicolas Kuhn is set for a medical at Serie A side Como ahead of a move worth over £17m. The German winger joined the Scottish champions from Austrian side Rapid Vienna on a five-and-a-half-year deal in January last year. Kuhn has made...

Conversation on mental health returns to tennis after Zverev’s post-loss lament
LONDON — When Naomi Osaka opened up about her anxiety and depression at the 2021 French Open, it sparked a conversation in sports — and society at large — about mental health and the importance of addressing such issues. In the time since, more...
Four Injured in Ax Attack on Train Passengers in Germany
[Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:35:48 +0300] Berlin - SABA: Four people were injured after a man attacked passengers on a train with an ax in the Bavarian region of southeastern Germany, and the perpetrator was detained. German news agency Focus reported:...
Egypt Leverages Diplomacy to Strengthen Global Health Partnerships
Egypt is making a decisive shift in its foreign policy priorities by aligning its diplomatic strategy with national health objectives, a move aimed at enhancing international cooperation and drawing global investment into the country’s rapidly...

Syrian Suspect Arrested After Axe Attack on German Long-Distance Train
A Syrian migrant was arrested by police in Bavaria after several people were injured in an axe attack on a high speed train travelling to Austria. At least five people, including the alleged attacker, were injured on a German international ICE...

Syrian Migrant Arrested After Axe Attack on High-Speed German Train Headed for Austria
At least five injured in ICE train assault before passengers overpower suspect near Bavarian town of Straßkirchen. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom STRAßKIRCHEN, Germany — A 20-year-old Syrian migrant was arrested Thursday after attacking passengers...
German clubs see Club World Cup as crucial test ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The outcome of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup carries significant implications for German football, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both involved in high-stakes quarterfinals. Bayern faces Paris...

How Atiom’s Matt Spriegel is fixing a big hospitality blind spot
When Matt Spriegel founded Atiom, a tech platform for hospitality staff training and engagement, he wasn’t chasing shiny trends – he was trying to fix a problem no one was really talking about. “The frontline workforce – we call them the Forgotten...

Syrian man injures four passengers with hammer on ICE train in southern Germany, police say
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 03/07/2025 - 18:50 GMT+2 A man on a long-distance train in southern Germany attacked and slightly injured four people with a hammer on Thursday before he was detained by police, authorities said....

SA scientists meet Nobel Prize winners in Germany
Seven young scientists specialising in chemistry were selected by the Academy of Sciences South Africa (ASSAf) to represent the country at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting held on 29 June to 5 July in Lindau Germany. The meeting is held...

Neanderthals boiled bones in 'fat factories' to enrich their lean diet
Archaeological evidence suggests that Neanderthals (artist’s impression) were capable of processing animal bones to extract fat.Credit: S. Plailly/E. Daynes/Science Photo LibraryArchaeologists have uncovered evidence that Neanderthals rendered fat...

Zverev revelations spark Wimbledon discussion about mental health
Mental health is not often spoken about in tennis but the three-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev's candid revelations at Wimbledon have made it a talking point at this year's tournament. The German third seed told reporters after a...

In brief: DASCO partners with Vandy, Sunrise Medical buys MfM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – DASCO Home Medical Equipment and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have formed a joint venture to operate Carefluent Connect, VUMC’s durable medical equipment company. The partnership brings DASCO’s proven operational...

Four people injured in hammer attack on German train, police say
A man on a long-distance train in southern Germany attacked and slightly injured four people with a hammer before he was detained by police, authorities said. Police in Straubing said the attack happened on an ICE express train headed to the...

German Chancellor calls for 'quick, simple' tariff deal with US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday urged the European Union to strike a 'quick and simple' deal on tariffs with the United States, with just days to go before a negotiating deadline. "It is better to achieve a quick and simple solution...

Cincinnati's Beer-Loving Germans Endured Anti-Immigrant and Anti-Alcohol Resistance
This is part of Reason's 2025 summer travel issue. Click here to read the rest of the issue. Far below downtown Cincinnati, you'll find large stone- and brick-walled caverns with dirt-strewn floors. Their great arched passageways loom over piles...

Four people injured in axe attack on German train, police say
A man on a long-distance train in southern Germany attacked and slightly injured four people with an axe before he was detained by police, authorities said. Police in Straubing said the attack happened on an ICE express train headed to the...