A Ukrainian man wanted in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been arrested in Croatia.

Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters to show how minor altitude adjustments can reduce aviation’s climate impact.

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan.

The United States successfully defends the men’s title at the flag football world championships but loses the women’s title to Canada.

The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May.

A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world’s slowest concert.

An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the German town of Bayreuth has drawn boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused.

Immo Feldmer continues the ancient tradition of charcoal burning in Germany's Harz Mountains.

German authorities say the suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that killed one person and left 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts as he tries to boost his unpopular government.

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle.

Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the men’s final at Wimbledon in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller.

Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance.

Germany’s soccer federation says it has held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as national team coach after the country’s disappointing exit from the World Cup.

American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China.

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of four alleged members of the group's inner circle.

Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party have overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel.

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend.

Another World Cup, another early exit.

José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup.

WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers.

A shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany on Monday leaves six people dead.

All of the matchups have been set for the World Cup's round of 32 with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday when Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity.

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage.

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany.

The United States returns to the pitch for its final World Cup group-stage game with some decisions to make.

A problem with a communications system forced Germany’s railway system to halt all trains, leaving passengers stranded across the country.

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France.

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink.

Criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the World Cup would likely be affected not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team tournament.

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination.

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz.

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91.

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win in a group match.

Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against Germany with excitement and pride.

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape.

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship.

Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent.

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin.

Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago.

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup.

The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home.

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend.

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to give outgoing coach Oliver Glasner the perfect send-off.

Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion is in the spotlight again at the French Open.

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran.

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.

Twice in three seasons Bayern Munich has fallen short in the Champions League semifinals with regrets about a referee’s decision in the second leg.

Ousmane Dembélé has scored early and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw to reach the Champions League final again.

European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security.

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April.

Brazil’s Senate dealt a political blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday by rejecting his appointee to the Supreme Court, the first in more than 130 years.

The German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists.

The Lyrid meteor shower will be visible for the next couple of nights in Southeast Michigan.

The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel.

The U.S. women’s basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women’s FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title.

Bayern Munich has clinched another Bundesliga title by easing to a 4-2 win over Stuttgart.

Marie-Louise Eta was in little mood for celebrating after making her debut as the first female coach in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Marie-Louise Eta became the first female coach to take charge of a Bundesliga game but her Union Berlin team failed to live up to the occasion with a 2-1 defeat to Wolfsburg.

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League.

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast.

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.

Florian Wirtz scored two and made two as Germany twice came from behind to beat Switzerland 4-3 in a thrilling friendly.

Businesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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An unlikely run of injuries has sidelined Bayern Munich’s top three goalkeepers and could mean the German champion starts New York-born 16-year-old Leonard Prescott for its upcoming Champions League game against Atalanta.

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East.

Twenty-three players have been shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer title match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.

Cadillac might just be the best-prepared new team in Formula 1 history.

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis.

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine.

Europe's asking for answers about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tax, or tariff, on imports.

Should you “burp” your house during the winter? Meteorologist Kim Adams says it’s a good idea.

Team USA men’s hockey is one win away from gold. The Americans beat Slovakia in the semifinals, 6-2, to advance to Sunday’s gold medal game against Canada. A convincing win for the U.S.A., led by several Michiganders.

It’s day fourteen of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Thursday, Feb. 19, on Local 4:

As a mom of four boys, I usually consider burping to be rude. But when it comes to getting fresh air into my home during the winter, burp away!

Defending champion Sweden has been eliminated from semifinal contention in the men’s curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare after what skip Niklas Edin described as a “horrible week.”.

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer.

Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” from the U.S. to take the lead after the short program in the women’s figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

An injured seabird sought help by pecking on a German hospital’s emergency room door.

Sweden has an incredibly difficult path through the Olympic men's hockey tournament.

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks.

Dozens of U.S. lawmakers were trying to make their way this weekend to the Munich Security Conference to assure allies of America's reliability.

Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom has died at 92.

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