New Species of Fossil Singing Cicada Found in Germany

Cicadidae is one of the most species-rich insect families today. However, compared to the number of living species, fossil records of Cicadidae are extremely limited. The newly-discovered species, Eoplatypleura messelensis, not only represents one of the …

In photos: Russia holds Victory Day parade to mark anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Xi in attendance as Russia holds Victory Day parade to mark anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Open this photo in gallery:Soviet era T-34 tanks roll on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow, on May 9.STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in …

Germany tighter borders raise ire in Switzerland

This week, Germany’s new government announced a sharp tightening of its immigration policy, reported RTS. On Wednesday, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt declared that most undocumented migrants, including asylum seekers, would be denied entry, with the …

Dataport suffers networking outage at Germany data center

A Dataport data center in Germany suffered an outage on May 7. According to updates posted on the Dataport website, the outage began at approximately 11.30 am local time, and is hoped to be resolved by Monday, May 12. Dataport has ruled out a cyberattack …

Wooden spears found in Germany may have been used by Neanderthals

A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors. The complete spears made of spruce and pine are among the oldest known hunting weapons. They were discovered in a coal mine over …

Germany’s new economy boss has a plan — and it starts with risk, speed and big bets

09 May 2025, Bavaria, Gmund Am Tegernsee: Katherina Reiche (CDU), Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, takes part in the Ludwig Erhard Summit. Representatives from business, politics, science and the media are taking part in the three-day …

Germany's Merz meets NATO, EU chiefs in Brussels

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the second stage of his introductory tour abroad, this time with a trip to Brussels for meetings with European Union and NATO chiefs. Merz, who has long been critical of his predecessor Olaf Scholz, has said he aims …

Venezuela: Maduro Meets Putin, Xi, Traoré in Moscow During Commemorations of Victory over Nazi Germany

Venezuela and Russia signed a 10-year agreement establishing stronger bilateral ties and closer cooperation on energy matters. The latest agreement between the Kremlin and Caracas aims to boost economic resilience. (Prensa Presidencial) Mexico City, Mexico …

Green Card Holder From Germany 'Free' After Two Months of ICE Detention

Fabian Schmidt, a U.S. green card holder who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after reentering the country in March, was released Thursday, according to a social media post by his partner, Bhavani Hodgkins. Hodgkins declined to …