Sweden dumps renewables target as it seeks more nuclear power

Sweden dumps renewables target as it seeks more nuclear power

The country has changed its legislated climate targets to 100 per cent “fossil-free” energy – meaning no coal or gas – by 2040 and carbon-neutral by 2045.

  • byRob Harris

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Australia,Germany poised to strike landmark deal to return Indigenous artefacts

Australia,Germany poised to strike landmark deal to return Indigenous artefacts

It is believed the transfer would be the first official return of Indigenous cultural items from continental Europe to Australia.

  • byMatthew Knott
Germany invites Australia into elite ‘climate club’

Germany invites Australia into elite ‘climate club’

Anthony Albanese and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also seek to advance what would be the biggest defence export deal in Australian history.

  • byMatthew Knott
Germany’s best-selling newspaper Bild to replace editors with AI as it cuts jobs

Germany’s best-selling newspaper Bild to replace editors with AI as it cuts jobs

Bild is cutting hundreds of jobs and replacing its editors with artificial intelligence as it attempts to turn a corner following a string of sex scandals.

  • byJames Warrington
Rammstein frontman investigated over ‘knockout drops’,sexual assault claims

Rammstein frontman investigated over ‘knockout drops’,sexual assault claims

At least half a dozen women have described a system where fans are recruited and pressured to have sex with the singer.

  • byKate Brady andLoveday Morris
‘Absolutely stunned’:Tourist arrested for pushing two others into 50-metre ravine at German castle

‘Absolutely stunned’:Tourist arrested for pushing two others into 50-metre ravine at German castle

The incident near the popular tourist attraction happened near the Marienbruecke,a bridge over a gorge close to the castle that offers a famous view of Neuschwanstein.

  • byFrank Jordans andGeir Moulson
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‘Vegetarian in a world of meat eaters’:Germany’s national security strategy slammed

‘Vegetarian in a world of meat eaters’:Germany’s national security strategy slammed

Germany’s first national security strategy describes Russia as a threat and China as both a partner and competitor – and not everyone is happy.

  • byLatika Bourke
Unplanned encounter:Man slips into German chancellor’s convoy,hugs him

Unplanned encounter:Man slips into German chancellor’s convoy,hugs him

Tabloid newspaper Bild reported on Friday that Olaf Scholz’s bodyguards only realised their mistake later,and chased the man down.

The medieval German town where every day is Oktoberfest

The medieval German town where every day is Oktoberfest

The beer cellars of Germany’s town halls are often the best place for unexpectedly convivial meals that will fill you for the rest of the day,if not two.

  • byBrian Johnston
Australia joins fight to stop introduction of cancer-risk wine labels

Australia joins fight to stop introduction of cancer-risk wine labels

Labels will be required to provide detailed warnings about calorie content of all booze and the risk of cancer,liver disease,and drinking while pregnant.

  • byRob Harris
New search for Madeleine McCann begins,Portuguese police confirm

New search for Madeleine McCann begins,Portuguese police confirm

Police were seen erecting tents and cordons in an area about 50 kilometres from Praia da Luz,where the 3-year-old was last seen alive.