More mystery drones near European airports, military bases disrupt flights

German and Belgian officials say unidentified drones were spotted near an airport and military base near the countries' shared border amid concern over Russian threats.

• 6H ago

Germany arrests 3 Hamas suspects accused of plotting attacks

German authorities say three Hamas members have been arrested and charged with plotting to stage attacks against Jews in the country.

• Oct 1

Bomb threat shuts Oktoberfest in Munich after explosion, fire in home

Authorities in Munich say a bomb threat has shut down Germany's famed Oktoberfest after an explosion and deadly fire in a home nearby.

• Oct 1

Sub discovers unexploded Nazi bombs teeming with marine life

The study's author said "there is some irony" in the discovery that these "things that are meant to kill everything are now attracting so much life."

• Sep 26

Push for U.S. to curb global nuclear supply

A bipartisan group of former senior government officials and national security experts is pushing the U.S. to revitalize its strategy for preventing more countries from acquiring nuclear weapons. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, a co-author of the report, joins "The Takeout" to break down the findings.

• Sep 23
• 05:22

European airports slowly get back online after cyberattack

Major airports in Brussels, London and Berlin were hit by disruptions to electronic systems that snarled up check-in and sent airline staffers trying options like handwriting boarding passes.

• Sep 21

Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports

A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.

• Sep 20

Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case released from German prison

Christian Brueckner, who prosecutors believe abducted British toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from prison after serving a sentence in an unrelated rape case.

• Sep 17

Suspect in McCann case, set for release, refuses U.K. police interview

Christian Brueckner, a sex offender identified as the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from a German prison.

• Sep 15

Nazi's heirs held by police after stolen portrait seen in real estate ad

The lost Dutch painting "Portrait of a Lady" was believed to be discovered in a real estate listing for a home once owned by a Nazi.

• Sep 2

Rubio welcomes European allies' move to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions

The Trump administration is lauding 3 European allies for triggering a mechanism to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran for noncompliance with a 2015 nuclear deal.

• Aug 28

U.S. contractor charged with trying to spy for China at base in Germany

An American man who worked at a U.S. military facility in Germany has been indicted for allegedly offering to supply sensitive information to China.

• Aug 25

Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.

Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.

• Aug 23

Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 attack on Nord Stream gas pipelines

A Ukrainian man arrested in Italy is believed to have helped coordinate an attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and Europe.

• Aug 21

Flight makes emergency landing in Italy after pilot forced to cut engine

Condor Airlines flight DE3665 was flying from Greece to Germany when passengers saw flames at the rear of an engine.

• Aug 19

31 newly found shipwrecks may include steamer destroyed in WWII

Divers and remotely operated vehicles discovered a wide array of vessels in Lake Constance — from century-old paddle steamers to a fully intact cargo sailing ship.

• Aug 15

New human rights reports scale back criticism of El Salvador, but fault U.K.

The State Dept. said the 2024 reports on countries were "adjusted" to be "aligned to the administration's executive orders."

• Aug 12

WWII bomb found in Germany, prompting thousands to evacuate

Around 80 years after the war, Germany remains littered with unexploded bombs, often uncovered during construction work.

• Aug 6

Laura Dahlmeier, 2-time Olympic champion, dies after climbing accident

Laura Dahlmeier, who began her career at 19, won two Olympic golds at the PyeongChang Games in 2018 and

• Jul 30

3 men convicted for stealing ancient coins in 9-minute museum heist

Three men have been convicted of the theft of hundreds of ancient gold coins from a German museum in 2022 and handed prison sentences ranging up to 11 years.

• Jul 29

3 people killed, dozens injured as train derails in southern Germany

Authorities say a landslide triggered by heavy rain likely caused a train to derail in southern Germany, killing two rail workers and a passenger.

• Jul 28

U.K., Germany sign defense, migration treaty

Germany and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark defense and migration treaty. John Byrnes, the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America, joins "CBS Morning News" with analysis.

• Jul 18
• 02:42

Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii

The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.

• Jul 15

1,500 tarantulas found stuffed in spongecake boxes at airport

The arachnids were found at Cologne Bonn airport after customs officials were tipped off by a "noticeable smell" that did not match the expected aroma of the alleged treats.

• Jul 14

Doctor goes on trial for deaths of 15 patients: "Lust for murder"

The 40-year-old palliative care specialist is alleged to have killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024 while working in Berlin.

• Jul 14

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