German doctor on trial for murdering 15 patients in high-profile case
A high-profile murder trial of a German doctor accused of killing 15 patients began in Berlin on Monday, amid huge media attention and a public outcry.
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German data protection officer: Ban China’s DeepSeek from app stores
The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application DeepSeek is set to be removed from app stores in Germany at the behest of the federal data protection officer, Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, due to violations of European law.
German companies post less on X in response to Musk’s politics
German companies are quitting the social media platform X or posting less in response to owner Elon Musk’s politics, a report said on Monday.
Germany’s top court orders govt to grant visas to Afghan migrants
Germany’s highest administrative court has delivered a significant ruling against the federal government’s migration stance, ordering that thousands of Afghan migrants—previously promised relocation—must be granted entry visas without delay.
Poland defends new border checks as German officials warn of fallout
Poland’s new checks at the German border, launched in an attempt to target “illegal smuggling,” were being watched closely on Monday as German representatives warned of disruptions to cross-border traffic and free movement.