Flip News — Germany news https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/germany/ The latest Flip News stories on Germany. en-GB Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:23:24 GMT Volkswagen recalls over three million vehicles worldwide over steering risk https://flipnews.co.uk/business/volkswagen-3m-recall-steering/ https://flipnews.co.uk/business/volkswagen-3m-recall-steering/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT VW is recalling more than three million vehicles worldwide, including Audi Q3 and Seat models, after corrosion was found on a steering mounting bolt that could cause steering failure. No injuries have been reported. James Calloway Volkswagen recall Germany automotive Audi AFP via The Straits Times Germany end Uzbekistan's perfect run at the Chess Olympiad to share the lead https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/chess-olympiad-germany-uzbekistan-round-8/ https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/chess-olympiad-germany-uzbekistan-round-8/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT Germany beat hosts Uzbekistan 2.5-1.5 in round eight of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand on Thursday, ending the hosts' perfect seven-match winning run and joining them at the top of the standings with three rounds to play. James Calloway chess Chess Olympiad Samarkand Uzbekistan Germany FIDE Chess.com Croatian court approves extradition of Nord Stream blast suspect to Germany https://flipnews.co.uk/world/croatia-approves-nord-stream-suspect-extradition-germany/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/croatia-approves-nord-stream-suspect-extradition-germany/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A court in Pula approved the extradition of Ukrainian suspect Volodymyr Zhuravlov over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage; the ruling is not final and will be appealed. James Calloway Nord Stream Croatia Germany extradition Ukraine Reuters / Al Jazeera Gakpo's Stoppage-Time Volley Spoils Klopp's Germany Debut as Netherlands Grab 1-1 Draw https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/klopp-germany-debut-denied-gakpo-equaliser/ https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/klopp-germany-debut-denied-gakpo-equaliser/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cody Gakpo volleyed a stoppage-time equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 Nations League draw against Germany, denying Jurgen Klopp victory in his first match as Germany coach. Tom Ellery Germany Netherlands Nations League Jurgen Klopp Cody Gakpo football Reuters US F-16 fighter jet crashes on approach to Spangdahlem base in Germany, pilot ejects https://flipnews.co.uk/world/f-16-spangdahlem-crash/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/f-16-spangdahlem-crash/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A US Air Force F-16 crashed on approach to Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany on Tuesday afternoon. The pilot ejected and is receiving medical treatment; the cause is under investigation. James Calloway F-16 Spangdahlem US Air Force Germany 52nd Fighter Wing Reuters AfD tops Mecklenburg-Vorpommern vote as Merz's CDU slumps to worst result since 1949 https://flipnews.co.uk/world/german-regional-elections-sept-2026/ https://flipnews.co.uk/world/german-regional-elections-sept-2026/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The far-right AfD took first place in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on about 37 per cent, exit polls showed, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU collapsed to 5.5 per cent — its worst state result since 1949. Tom Ellery Germany Friedrich Merz AfD CDU elections Reuters