German airport closed as police deal with ‘hostage situation’

German airport closed as police deal with ‘hostage situation’

The airport has been closed for all takeoffs and landings shortly after the incident.

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World of photos,November 5,2023

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From tinsel-free towns to white Christmas:Top places to go in December

From tinsel-free towns to white Christmas:Top places to go in December

The experience of a winter Christmas entices many overseas at this time of year,but you’ll find plenty of other reasons to travel in December.

  • byBrian Johnston
This restaurant has been perfecting the sausage for 600 years

This restaurant has been perfecting the sausage for 600 years

Nuremberg,Bavaria’s second-biggest city,has a rich history in art and architecture. But I’m here to eat.

  • byDaniel Fallon
Deadly Storm Babet batters,floods UK,northern Europe

Deadly Storm Babet batters,floods UK,northern Europe

Some of the worst flooding was in eastern Scotland,where more than 300 homes were evacuated in the town of Brechin.

Bill the Bastard,a heroic rescue and a case of mistaken identity

Bill the Bastard,a heroic rescue and a case of mistaken identity

In the leadup to the fabled charge at Beersheba,the crucial Battle of Romani saw the most famous exploit of the Australian Light Horse’s most famous steed.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
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‘An enthralling country,but be prepared to be naked’:A survivor’s guide to Europe

‘An enthralling country,but be prepared to be naked’:A survivor’s guide to Europe

Don’t head to the continent without reading this advice first.

  • byKathy Lette
$33 for an upgrade to first class? Europe’s trains are incredible
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$33 for an upgrade to first class? Europe’s trains are incredible

Far cheaper than a plane,Germany’s Deutsche Bahn first class is right on track on this Karlsruhe (Germany) to Basel (Switzerland) trip.

  • byFlip Byrnes
Warning for German government as far-right win local elections

Warning for German government as far-right win local elections

The German government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing a rough next two years after poor results in state elections at the weekend.

  • byChristopher F. Schuetze
This small town in Germany doesn’t want to arm Ukraine – or anyone else

This small town in Germany doesn’t want to arm Ukraine – or anyone else

Many Germans still hold a deep aversion to war and to defence spending in a country whose Nazi past has made it reluctant to invest in military power.

  • byCatie Edmondson andEkaterina Bodyagina
‘Violent incident’:German far-right leader hospitalised after mystery injury

‘Violent incident’:German far-right leader hospitalised after mystery injury

According to the Alternative for Germany party,the incident happened in a crowd shortly before he was due to speak.