Merkel in China stresses dialogue on human rights, tech
Merkel's visit as the head of a delegation of government and business leaders is her first since she formed her new government.
German-Russian pipeline takes shape despite US protests
The Nord Stream 2 project will double the amount of natural gas Russia can funnel directly to the heart of Europe.
Why French globalist Macron is befriending nationalist Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron will leave on a three-day visit to the United States, starting Monday.
The Fatherland problem: Germans are debating whether their national anthem is sexist
Germany's equality czar wants to remove words like "fatherland" and "brotherly".
Kremlin extremely concerned over what is happening in Syria's Eastern Ghouta
President Vladimir Putin spoke to Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Emmanuel Macron over the violence in Syria.
Russia's wonder weapon the Armata T-14 tank misfires badly
Delays, technical failures and shortages are common the world over when developing military technology, if two reports this week are anything to go by.
Angela Merkel still doesn't know what the UK's Brexit plan is
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she was curious to find out what the UK's Brexit plans are as Theresa May suggests the country wants an entirely new kind of deal.
In pictures: Donald Trump being shafted by a Russian bear, and other satirical Rose Monday floats
Germany celebrates its annual Rose Monday carnival in traditional fashion: with floats featuring huge, unflattering puppets of politicians.
'Monopoly of the holocaust:' Polish presidential adviser attacks Israel
An adviser to Poland's president thinks Israel's negative reaction to a law criminalizing some statements about Poland's actions during World War II stemmed from Jewish shame.
'We're no longer the model pupil': Germany is EU's biggest rule-breaker
Germany is biggest breaker of EU rules and subject to 74 infringement proceedings, according to figures released by German Economics Ministry.
Angela Merkel's career saved: Rival parties agree on new German coalition
Weeks of talks after the elections have brought political and economic uncertainty to Europe's largest economy.
Carmakers that cheat emissions rules may face criminal charges and unlimited fines
Transport minister Jesse Norman will launch consultation on tougher new measures to crack down on emission cheating carmakers.
Tory donors desert Theresa May in droves with one describing feeling of 'utter despair' at her
The prime minister Theresa May faces a new challenge to her leadership with donors deserting her and a push for her to step down in October.
Angela Merkel humiliates Theresa May over Brexit talks
Angela Merkel left journalists at Davos laughing at the way she is negotiating Brexit with Theresa May.
German anti-Muslim politician resigns after converting to Islam
Arthur Wagner from the AfD resigned from his position in Brandenburg's state legislature after making the decision.
Vladimir Putin more popular than Donald Trump and Theresa May, reveals new international poll
Russian President Vladimir Putin is viewed more favourably around the world than US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Where's the 'no-deal Brexit' minister? MPs criticise Theresa May's cabinet 'omission'
Eurosceptic MPs have criticised Theresa May for not appointing a 'no-deal' Brexit minister as promised in her Cabinet reshuffle.
Merkel upbeat over fresh coalition talks to end Germany's political crisis
German chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed to fresh talks to form a new government in a bid to end the political crisis in Europe's largest economy.
White House officials 'humiliated' after Donald Trump was schooled on the EU by Angela Merkel
The relationship between the US and Germany has been strained in 2017 after a frosty first meeting in March.
Barack Obama beats Donald Trump as America's 'most admired man' for 10th year running
Obama took 17% of the vote, ahead of Donald Trump on 14%, with Pope Francis coming in third on 3%.
Armed police raid homes in UK and Germany over near-identical Christmas market bomb plots
Police questioning a number of suspects in relation to planning of possible terror attacks in the UK.
Leading German politician calls for a United States of Europe by 2025
Martin Schulz, the man who could become one of the most senior members in Germany's government, has called for Europe to be bound by a united constitution by 2025.
German mayor 'attacked with knife in kebab shop in botched assassination attempt'
Mayor of Altena Andreas Hollstein was allegedly targeted by a man wielding a 15-inch knife possibly because of his 'very liberal views on refugees', said German media.
Twitter suspends 45 Russian propaganda accounts that shared messages on Trump, Merkel and Brexit
Twitter, Facebook and Google have come under scrutiny over the past few months over the role their platforms played in Russia's disinformation campaign during the 2016 election.
Holocaust memorial outside far-right politician's house will be removed 'if he kneels and begs'
Mock-up of Berlin memorial built next to home of AfD politician Bjorn Höcke's home after previously describing it as "monument of shame".
Pound spikes further on German political upheaval and approaching UK budget
Political developments spark another intraday rally keeping the British currency firmly in positive territory.
Theresa May told to exploit Merkel crisis in Germany to lower Brexit divorce bill
UK PM Theresa May is urged to exploit Angela Merkel's weakness after German elections to lower Britain's Brexit divorce bill.
Crisis for Angela Merkel: Germany plunged into political chaos as snap elections expected
After weeks of coalition talks, the three parties were unable to come to an agreement, putting Merkel's leadership under the spotlight.
Pound spikes versus euro on German constitutional crisis and resumption of Brexit talks
Collapse of coalition talks in Eurozone's biggest economy weighs on the euro ahead of next round of Brexit talks.
Karl Lagerfeld under fire for Holocaust comment condemning Germany for taking in 'worst enemies' of Jews
The fashion designer described Angela Merkel's open door policy as an effort to "improve her image as the wicked stepmother after the Greek crisis".