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Breaking News21:00German police examine far-left claim over arson at Rheinmetall construction siteBreaking News21:00Soaring silver price forces Germany to destroy and re-mint collector coinsBreaking News21:00Firecrackers thrown at police as far-left march heightens tension in BerlinBreaking News21:00Iran calls US outreach a 'positive step' with aide in Qatar for talksBreaking News21:00Bulgaria orders ships to report in advance after Black Sea drone attacksBreaking News21:00Gronning double as Hertha win 3-0 at Kaiserslautern to extend leadBreaking News21:00Ayari strike gives Brighton 1-0 win at Man City, avenging League Cup exitBreaking News21:00Hackers hijack 12 crypto websites through domain registrar Name.com21:00Video: Highlights of the Warriors' comeback against the Lakers20:55Curry passes Wilkins as Warriors erase 25-point deficit against the Lakers20:50EuroLeague: Bayern crushed 103-73 in Belgrade – seventh defeat in nine games20:45BBL: Vechta rout Hagen 100-74, Frankfurt turn the game around in Jena20:45Cannes competition film "Moulin": László Nemes' Resistance drama opens in France20:45Golden Leopard winner "You Don't Belong Here" heads to Mannheim-Heidelberg festival20:45Honorary Oscars on Nov. 15: Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman to be honored

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German police examine far-left claim over arson at Rheinmetall construction site

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Three construction vehicles burned at Kassel-Calden airport, where Rheinmetall is building a drone test center. A claim has surfaced online. Hesse's interior minister called it a “targeted attack.”

Federal politics news

Germany · 31.10.2026, 15:30

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Merkel says it is time for Germany's first female president

Germany · 31.10.2026, 05:29

CDU lawmaker Ernst questions Merz's dual role as chancellor and party leader

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Succeeding Steinmeier: Support for Aigner grows as Merz keeps his options open

Germany · 31.10.2026, 05:20

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Germany · 31.10.2026, 05:17

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