War veteran prepares to parachute again 75 years on from Battle of Arnhem
A 97-year-old Scottish Second World War veteran hopes to parachute again over the Dutch city he was dropped on to and captured in 75 years ago.
Germany
Cycle protesters demand climate change action as German motor show opens
Thousands of people have demonstrated in Frankfurt to demand more action against climate change as the German city’s motor show opens to the public, with some cycling along motorways that were temporarily closed for the occasion.
Berlin’s panda cubs beginning to develop black markings
Giant panda twins born two weeks ago are thriving and already showing signs of how they will look once they mature, with black ears and black rings around their tiny eyes, staff at Berlin’s zoo said.
We aren’t going to be disheartened – McNair determined to remain upbeat
Paddy McNair has told his Northern Ireland team-mates to keep believing they can qualify for Euro 2020 after their hopes took a hit with Monday’s 2-0 home defeat to Germany.
Bodin’s men beaten heavily at home by Germany
Wales Under-21s suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat at home to Germany to dent their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2021.
O’Neill rues lack of top-level experience in Northern Ireland side
Michael O’Neill was left to rue to the lack of Premier League experience in his side after Northern Ireland’s spirited display was not enough in Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifying defeat to Germany.
O’Neill takes encouragement from Northern Ireland’s performance against Germany
Michael O’Neill admitted it would take time to shake off the disappointment of Monday’s defeat to Germany but insisted he could take encouragement from Northern Ireland’s performance heading into the remaining fixtures of the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Michael O’Neill rues missed chances in defeat to Germany
Michael O’Neill called Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifying defeat to Germany a “wasted opportunity”.
Northern Ireland suffer Euro 2020 qualifying defeat to Germany
Northern Ireland suffered their first defeat of the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign as Marcel Halstenberg’s thunderbolt sent Germany on their way to a 2-0 win in Belfast.
Woman dies and 14 are injured in frying pan blast at German village
One woman has died from severe burns sustained during a frying pan explosion that also injured 14 at a village festival in western Germany, police said.
Joachim Low: Germany must be ready for Northern Ireland’s aggression
Joachim Low has warned his Germany side to expect an aggressive approach from Northern Ireland in Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier at Windsor Park.
Windsor Park showdown: the key issues
Northern Ireland resume their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign on Monday night with a fixture against Germany at Windsor Park.
Davis turns up the heat on Germany ahead of crucial Euro 2020 qualifier
Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis believes the pressure is on Germany and Holland as the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign moves into its decisive stage.
The lowdown on Germany ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier with Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland face a crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany on Monday night.
Germany and Holland pose huge challenge – but we have to believe, says O’Neill
Michael O’Neill has called on his players to draw on the experience of four years ago as they continue their push for qualification for Euro 2020.
Koeman praises players after Dutch have ‘great evening’ in Germany
Holland head coach Ronald Koeman hailed a “great evening” after the Dutch recorded their first win in Germany for almost 17 years.
Donyell Malen marks Holland debut with goal as Germany are dispatched
Donyell Malen enjoyed a dream debut for Holland after his goal helped give the Dutch their first win in Germany for almost 17 years.
Hong Kong freedoms must be protected, says Angela Merkel in Beijing
The rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents should be protected and a solution to the Chinese city’s political crisis can only be garnered through dialogue, not violence, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said.
Leon Goretzka sidelined as Germany host Holland
Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka will play no part in Friday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Holland in Hamburg.
Stuart Dallas believes a Northern Ireland win against Luxembourg is vital
Stuart Dallas believes winning Thursday’s friendly against Luxembourg is vital to Northern Ireland’s hopes of getting a result in Monday’s crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany.
98-year-old former prisoner of war from Aberdeen searching for other soldiers who survived Nazi camps
An Aberdeen man who was imprisoned for five years by the Nazis is searching for survivors of the POW camps.
As war broke out, Britain prepared for battle with the future of the world at stake
The British public switched on their radio sets on the morning of September 3, 1939, with a mixture of weary resignation and the sense that, for many of them, life would never be the same again.
Berlin zoo celebrates Germany’s first panda cub births
A zoo in Berlin has celebrated the arrival of two panda cubs.
Dowie: Germany face massive test of Euro ambitions in Belfast
Former Northern Ireland striker Iain Dowie feels Germany will face a much sterner test of their own Euro 2020 ambitions when Joachim Low’s men return to Windsor Park.
Boy, 8, in trouble after wrecking mother’s car in 112mph German motorway dash
An eight-year-old boy got a stern talking-to earlier this week when he took his mother’s Volkswagen for a joyride on the German motorway, but after pulling the stunt again, hitting speeds of 112mph, he has been put into psychological counselling.
Boy, eight, takes mother’s car for a late-night joyride at 87mph
Police say an eight-year-old boy took his mum’s car and went for a nighttime joyride on a highway in western Germany.
Sting operation: Fugitive caught by police after being chased by angry wasps
A fugitive in Germany has been nabbed thanks to the help of angry wasps.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Belgium international Romelu Lukaku could yet leave England’s north-west for Serie A this summer, according to the Daily Express. Talks have collapsed between Juventus and Manchester United, who were unsure Bianconeri striker Paulo Dybala was committed to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s vision. However, Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte, who tried to recruit Lukaku while at Chelsea, has said he is “very hopeful” that the 26-year-old striker would join the Nerazzurri.
Lewis Hamilton praises ‘bold’ and ‘risky’ Mercedes strategy after Hungarian win
Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Mercedes for the “bold” and “risky” strategy gamble which helped to win him the Hungarian Grand Prix.
What is Lyme disease and how is it carried?
There has been a significant increase in cases of Lyme disease in the UK, with a study of GP records suggesting the condition may be three times more common than the current annual estimate.
Boy, eight, killed after being pushed onto railway tracks at German station
An eight-year-old boy was run over by a train and killed at Frankfurt’s main station after a man pushed him and his mother onto the tracks, German police said.
Merkel urges Europeans to confront populism after tribute to Nazi resistance
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Europeans to confront populism, nationalism, racism and anti-Semitism as she paid tribute to the Nazi resistance in her own country.