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Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl finds the back of the net for Germany less than 30 seconds into the game against Denmark.
As Germany pushes forward with a trillion euro-expansion of its military, the federal government is starting to worry about defense contractors’ reliance on geopolitical rivals such as China — and even the US.
"International order based on rights and rules is currently being destroyed," said the German Chancellor.
Germany plays against Denmark in ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics today. Fans can watch this game online.
But some certainly hoped for a speedier rebound, given the extraordinary fiscal stimulus on which Germany has embarked. Last March, at Mr Merz’s instigation, the Bundestag approved a €500bn ($595bn) debt-financed fund for climate and infrastructure,
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Correspondent Rob Schmitz discuss Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, at to the Munich Security Conference.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) faced further scrutiny on Thursday as more reports emerged about party members employing the relatives of fellow lawmakers. This time the spotlight
Tim Stutzle scored two goals for Team Germany in a 3-1 win against Team Denmark in a Group C game at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at RHO Arena in Milan on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist,
Make no mistake, Germany wins plenty on the women's side. But the U.S. women have more than held their own, coming to this Olympics with the reigning world monobob champion in Kaysha Love, a five-time Olympic medalist in Elana Meyers Taylor and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in Kaillie Humphries Armbruster.