Ukraine to get more Leopard 2 tanks as counteroffensive heats up
Kyiv's forces are advancing in three directions, but Ukrainian and Western officials have warned of high casualties to come.
Archaeologists discover exceptionally well-preserved 3,000-year-old sword
Although it's unclear if the sword was ever used in combat or if it was a ceremonial blade, its center of gravity would make it suitable for use as a weapon.
Video shows U.S. tourist arrested after German 'Disney' castle murder
The man is being investigated for murder, attempted murder, and sexual assault.
Long-lost city of drunkenness, wealth and impiety hidden under the sea
The city of Rungholt, said to have been washed away as punishment for its inhabitants' sinful ways, has been discovered beneath the mudflats of the North Sea.
Germany delivers blow to Ukraine's hope of fast-tracked NATO membership
Germany's foreign minister stated she doesn't believe Ukraine can join the alliance while still at war with Russia.
Church that vanished almost 700 years ago rediscovered
The church is thought to have been part of a medieval trading settlement sometimes referred to as the "Atlantis of the North Sea."
Small city defeats McDonald's over plastic packaging
The tax was introduced to reduce single-use plastics and takeout trash in a small German city in 2022, and the fast-food giant tried in vain to reverse it.
German archaeologists find "well preserved" bar in abandoned WWII bunker
The bunker, which could house almost 400 people, was built in 1940-41 for use as an underground shelter during air raids.
Man faces amputation after 24-hour drug-fueled sex marathon
The German tourist is still in the hospital in Italy, over a week after being admitted with septic shock.
"Never seen anything like it": Strange auroras spotted in night sky
These unusual lights are different from normal auroras, as they are the result of Earth's ring current causing protons to rain down on our planet.
Cat poses in front of their own giant portrait like "supervillain"
Rose's owner, the photographer Nils Jacobi, told Newsweek: "I just want the viewers to take away some serotonin and see the cats from my point of view."
NATO weapons must not be used to attack Russian territory, says Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's comments come ahead of a widely anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Russian TV host claims Tucker Carlson's firing tied to Nord Stream blast
Reasons behind Carlson's exit have not been announced, but a statement by Fox News said the conservative host and the network "agreed to part ways."
Ukraine won't delay counteroffensive despite lack of F-16s: Zelensky
Zelensky has made repeated calls for Western allies to provide fighter jets in order for his military to establish air superiority over the Russian military.
U.S. expedites crucial tanks to Ukraine as Russia claims control of Bakhmut
The Biden administration still refuses to provide air defense to the war-torn country nearly 14 months into the Russia-Ukraine war.
France, Germany probe China "police stations" after NYC suspects arrested
Xi Jinping's international security apparatus is staffed by "warm-hearted local people serving as volunteers," a Chinese spokesperson told Newsweek.
Ukraine praises arrival of new "dream" weapons
Ukraine's defense minister announced the arrival of Patriot surface-to-air missile defense systems provided by the West.
German Leopard tanks are failing in Ukraine—Russian report
Western Leopard tanks were touted to be a significant upgrade in capabilities for Ukraine's military, but a Russian state media outlet said they are failing.
Russian troops are facing their own captured tanks on battlefield
Ukrainian and Russian tanks are quite similar and can easily be transitioned by each nation's military, a retired U.S. Marine colonel told Newsweek.
Man finds gold bars and coins worth $147K during home clear-out
Police told Newsweek the finder can keep the gold if no one else claims it in the next six months.
Russia reveals plan to combat new wave of Western weapons: "Tank hunters"
A Russian official said the country's defense minister ordered the creation of troop units trained to take out tanks supplied to Ukraine from Western allies.
Kate Middleton's win over "competitive" William at royal event goes viral
Kate and William went head-to-head in a pretzel-making contest in Germany in 2017, shown in a resurfaced video with more than 2 million views online.
New dad's Apple Watch sums up reaction to watching son's birth
Tom Stamp told Newsweek he was "very stressed watching what was going on in disbelief."
Previously unknown creature from 240 million years ago discovered in quarry
The fossil remains of the new species date to a period in the Earth's history that followed our planet's worst mass extinction event.
Jaws drop at dog photoshoot among the "decay" of abandoned steel factory
The 400-acre park was once a steel and coal plant and is now a well-loved park space.
How Finland's armored Leopard 2 mine-clearing tanks differ from Germany's
Finland has joined a host of Western nations by pledging Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine.
Deutsche bank collapse risk grows as experts wait for next "domino to fall"
The German bank was the worst performer on the STOXX 600, an index of European stocks, on Friday.
Russia must emerge from Ukraine war incapable of future attacks: Diplomat
Ukraine needs "a very strong wall" to deter future Russian aggression, said Anka Feldhusen, Berlin's representative in Kyiv.
Putin "will be arrested" if he travels to Germany, ambassador says
The International Criminal Court last week issued an arrest warrant for the Russian president over war crimes in Ukraine.
Putin's arrest could spark World War III, Russia warns
"It would be a declaration of war on the Russian Federation," said Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president and prime minister.