German police officer dies after knife attack at anti-political Islam rally

German police officer dies after knife attack at anti-political Islam rally

The attack by the 25-year-old immigrant from Afghanistan comes as immigration presents a key issue in German politics.

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Leaders react to Rafah strike with horror,Netanyahu says it was ‘tragic mistake’

Leaders react to Rafah strike with horror,Netanyahu says it was ‘tragic mistake’

An Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people,including women and children,in a tent camp in the Gazan city,officials said,prompting an outcry from Israel’s closest allies.

  • byTia Goldenberg
The fairytale destination that inspired Disneyland’s iconic castle

The fairytale destination that inspired Disneyland’s iconic castle

We explore the countryside on horse-drawn routes favoured by “mad” King Ludwig II,who could surely build showstopper castles.

  • bySue Wallace
Starfish cousin caught in the act of cloning itself

Starfish cousin caught in the act of cloning itself

A recently discovered fossil in Germany pushes the origin of cloning sea stars back more than 150 million years in first-ever evidence for the phenomenon.

  • byJack Tamisiea
The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor

The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor

On the Spanish path that pilgrims have walked for more than 1000 years,Australian actor Chris Haywood experienced a life-changing moment while shooting a new film.

  • byHelen Pitt
‘Vulnerable cohort’:What is it about teenagers and terrorism – and what is being done?

‘Vulnerable cohort’:What is it about teenagers and terrorism – and what is being done?

Relations between Muslim communities and the authorities are at rock bottom while commitment to programs to counter violent extremism appears lacking.

  • byDeborah Snow
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Forget the Med:Europe’s new,surprising,summer holiday hotspot

Forget the Med:Europe’s new,surprising,summer holiday hotspot

It’s easy to forget there are beaches in Europe beyond those fringing the Mediterranean Sea. But a change in weather patterns is driving a shift in attitudes.

  • bySarah Marshall
Nudity and death stares:10 things we’ll never understand about Germany

Nudity and death stares:10 things we’ll never understand about Germany

Germany has a lot going for it as a travel destination,but some of its cultural habits will make travellers scratch their heads in bemusement.

  • byBrian Johnston
One of Europe’s biggest airlines puts doors on business class seats

One of Europe’s biggest airlines puts doors on business class seats

Lufthansa has debuted its new cabin featuring privacy doors on its business class seats,hard-shell premium economy and double beds in first class.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Suddenly,Chinese spies seem to be popping up all over Europe

Suddenly,Chinese spies seem to be popping up all over Europe

Six people have been charged with spying for China in three separate cases in Britain and England,in a pushback that some say was overdue.

  • byAndrew Higgins andChristopher F. Schuetze
Nearly 1 million Australians served in World War II. Now fewer than 3000 are alive

Nearly 1 million Australians served in World War II. Now fewer than 3000 are alive

We spoke to three veterans who were in the Australian Army,the Royal Australian Navy and the RAAF. The men have a combined age of 296 years.

  • byTim Barlass