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Bavarian deputy PM hit by anti-Semitism scandal

The leader of Germany's powerful Bavaria state has said he would keep his deputy in the job despite a row over an old anti-Semitic leaflet, hoping to draw a line under the scandal ahead of a regional election.
Europe • 03 Sep 23

Taoiseach says Brexit is 'traumatic' but not fatal

The Taoiseach has described the Brexit process as "traumatic" but said it has "not proven fatal" to the European family.
Brexit • 04 Jan 19

Suicide bomber 'had history of mental illness'

A Syrian suicide bomber who injured more than a dozen people when he blew himself up in Germany pledged allegiance to so-called Islamic State and had a history of mental illness, it has emerged.
News • 25 Jul 16

Trapped cave explorer may be rescued this week

It is thought the injured researcher trapped in the 1,000 metre-deep Riesending cave in southern Germany may be rescued by the end of this week.
News • 12 Jun 14

Boost for Merkel as allies win Bavarian election

Angela Merkel's allies swept to victory in a state election in Bavaria today, regaining the absolute assembly majority they lost in 2008.
News • 15 Sep 13

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