Germany and France’s far right make gains in EU elections | Elections News

Germany and France’s far right make gains in EU elections | Elections News

Far-right AfD are set to finish in second place in Germany’s European Union parliamentary election, according to projections from public broadcaster ARD. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is on track to take second place in Sunday’s EU election, according to projections from public broadcaster ARD, underscoring the party’s resilience…

Why isn’t Haaland playing? Top players who will miss Euro 2024 in Germany | UEFA Euro 2024 News

Why isn’t Haaland playing? Top players who will miss Euro 2024 in Germany | UEFA Euro 2024 News

The UEFA European Championship 2024 will begin on June 14 with 24 teams competing for the right to be crowned champions of Europe. Ahead of the month-long tournament, Al Jazeera takes a look at some of the high-profile players who are missing from the showpiece event in Germany. Norway’s messy…

Everything you need to know about UEFA Euro 2024 football championship | UEFA Euro 2024 News

Everything you need to know about UEFA Euro 2024 football championship | UEFA Euro 2024 News

The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament will be held in Germany, and 24 teams will compete to be crowned the champions of Europe. Italy are the title defenders, having won the last edition by beating England in the final on penalties. The 2024 edition marks the return of the tournament to…

From Ronaldo to Kroos: who will retire after UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany? | Football News

From Ronaldo to Kroos: who will retire after UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany? | Football News

High-profile players and breakout stars are expected to dominate the limelight at this year’s European Football Championship. But the monthlong tournament in Germany is also the final Euros – and in some cases, the final international tournament – for some of the greatest footballers of the 21st century. Here’s a…

Euro 2024 preview: Croatia out to bring World Cup form to Euros party | UEFA Euro 2024 News

Euro 2024 preview: Croatia out to bring World Cup form to Euros party | UEFA Euro 2024 News

Croatia, led by inspirational captain Luka Modric, want to shock the footballing world again at Euro 2024 in Germany. Perennial overachievers Croatia have made a habit of bucking predictions and making pretournament odds look ridiculous. But while their World Cup record is the envy of many, they have never quite…

UEFA Champions League final preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid | Football News

UEFA Champions League final preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid | Football News

What: UEFA Champions League finalWhen: Saturday, June 1, 8pm local time (19:00 GMT)Where: Wembley Stadium, LondonWho: Borussia Dortmund (Germany) vs Real Madrid (Spain) How to follow our coverage: We’ll have all the build-up from 4pm local time (15:00 GMT) on Al Jazeera Sport. If the hype were to be believed…

Macron makes rare state visit to Berlin to boost ties, defend democracy | Politics News

Macron makes rare state visit to Berlin to boost ties, defend democracy | Politics News

For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties. Emmanuel Macron has begun the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years, to boost ties between the two countries and to emphasise the importance of…

Punched, choked, kicked: German police crack down on student protests | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Punched, choked, kicked: German police crack down on student protests | Israel-Palestine conflict News

“We are witnessing a great endangerment of academic freedom – and this has started since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza,” says Cecilia, an undergraduate student at Berlin’s Free University. After her university published what she saw as a one-sided statement of support for Israel following the Hamas attacks…