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Alexander Zverev advanced to the French Open final after a four-set victory over Jakub Mensik. The German second seed, now a strong favorite with top contenders eliminated, will compete for his maiden Grand Slam title. Zverev overcame a brief resurgence from Mensik to secure his place in the championship match.

Authorities in Berlin have apprehended an alleged accomplice in the stabbing of a Spanish tourist at the Holocaust Memorial. The Syrian national, identified as Khalaf A., is accused of encouraging the convicted attacker, Wassim Al M., who was motivated by ISIS ideology. Al M.

A German woman, Claudia Wuttke, discovered videos of her former partner allegedly drugging and raping her over 16 years. Most of these alleged crimes will not face trial due to Germany's five-year statute of limitations, leaving only two cases to proceed. Wuttke expressed her distress over the majority of the alleged abuse going unpunished.

german prosecutors open probe into Tesla hazardous materials storage site

A teen girl was murdered in Germany by a 20-year-old suspect, as per the investigators. This came a day after a conviction in another high-profile teen murder. The police and prosecutors revealed that the suspect was known to the victim, who went missing on Wednesday in Bad Emstal, north of Frankfurt.

Klara K, a German-Italian woman has been charged with espionage on suspicion of being an informant for Chinese intelligence for several years, german prosecutors said Monday. Federal prosecutors say Klara K is the wife of Dr Klaus L, who was arrested on suspicion of espionage last month following an indictment that they filed at a Munich court in May.

german prosecutors have arrested three Ukrainian nationals in Germany and Switzerland, suspecting them of plotting sabotage on behalf of Russia. The men allegedly agreed to send explosive or incendiary packages from Germany to Ukraine, targeting freight transport. These actions align with accusations against Russia for orchestrating destabilizing attacks across Europe since the Ukraine invasion.

A German media investigation, examining over 70,000 prison photos and intelligence documents, has unearthed grim details of human rights abuses under Syria's former President Bashar Assad. The report highlights widespread torture and mistreatment, particularly at Harasta military hospital, with some implicated doctors now practicing in Germany. german prosecutors are pursuing these cases under universal jurisdiction.

german prosecutors announced Monday they have busted one of the world's biggest international darknet platforms for child pornography, used by more than 400,000 registered members.

german prosecutors said Thursday they have filed fraud charges against three former board members at Audi and a retired senior employee from the automobile company over the "dieselgate" scam.

German authorities are holding a 19-year-old accused of planning a right-wing extremist attack on the Halle synagogue, previously targeted in 2019. The suspect, who allegedly declared his intentions in a Telegram chat group and procured a rifle, was arrested in Switzerland and extradited to Germany.

german prosecutors are investigating cases of car vandalism, with reports suggesting a link to Russian election interference targeting the Greens party. Over 100 cars had their exhaust pipes blocked with construction foam, and stickers featuring vice chancellor Robert Habeck’s face and slogans like "Be greener!" were left on windows. A suspect claimed a Russian man commissioned the acts, offering payments per car. Authorities warn of Moscow’s potential efforts to influence Germany’s February 23 election.

Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Bavaria on suspicion of spying for Russia and planning acts of sabotage to undermine military support for Ukraine, German federal prosecutors said Thursday. The two men, identified only as Dieter S. and Alexander J., were arrested in the city of Bayreuth on Wednesday, prosecutors said.

German authorities have arrested a Chinese national in Leipzig for allegedly passing sensitive information on a major air freight hub to a suspected Chinese spy. The accused, Yaqi X., reportedly shared details about military equipment and passenger transports linked to a German defense company.

german prosecutors have charged eight alleged members of the far-right "Saxony Separatists" with terrorism and treason. The group, anticipating Germany's collapse, planned to violently seize territory in Saxony and establish a Nazi-inspired state, targeting minorities. Their activities included paramilitary training and weapons stockpiling.

Prosecutors said the suspects, 11 gang members and one accomplice, had met regularly to plan, with all but one of them pledging to contribute thousands towards a 50,000-euro ($59,000) pot to finance the purchase of weapons.

Mitsubishi Motors confirmed Monday it paid a 25 million euro fine issued by german prosecutors over emissions fraud allegations earlier this year.

The German prosecutor on Friday recommended that Dr Mark Schmidt, the main defendant in the "Aderlass" blood-doping trial, receive a five-and-half-year prison sentence.

Germany has launched an investigation into members of Hamas for suspected murder, manslaughter, and hostage-taking. The investigation comes after German citizens were kidnapped by Hamas during its attack on Israel. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that they are working with Israel to ensure the freedom and safety of the kidnapped citizens.