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Gale-force winds have swept across central Europe, wreaking havoc for commuters and killing at least four people. Storm Ylenia hit northern Germany in the early hours of Thursday morning, with a wind speed of up to 152 kilometers per hour (almost 95 mph) recorded by the German Meteorological Service (DWD). Germany's national rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) canceled long-distance trains in the states of Lower Saxony, Bremen, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Berlin and Brandenburg. Lufthansa canceled 20 flights and announced there would be delays because of bad weather. The German airline asked people to check their flight status before traveling. Authorities recommended staying indoors and keeping a distance from buildings, scaffoldings and power lines. In Poland, more than 500 homes were reported damaged in wind gusts measuring up to 125 kilometres per hour. Police said two people died and two were injured after a large crane was toppled by heavy wind at a construction site in the southern city of Krakow. In the UK, a rare "red weather" alert was issued Thursday and Friday, warning of "danger to life" from severe gusts in southwestern England and south Wales.

Thousands of protesters gathered on Berlin streets Saturday to oppose Germany's interference in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which led to energy crisis, stagnant economy and souring prices.

JERUSALEM, Israel – A German Jewish leader in Brandenburg state is making Aliyah to Israel and has called for his fellow Jews to flee the German nation because of rising anti-Semitism. Semen Gorelik fled the former Soviet Union when he was young. Now he is calling for a mass exodus from the former Nazi nation that committed the Holocaust. In an interview with CBN News in Jerusalem, prominent Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center said he understands why Gorelik would leave. “It’s not safe for him. He doesn’t like hiding his Jewish identity in public,” Cooper explained. “He’s urging all other Jews to follow him and come to Israel.”

Tons of dead fish have turned up along hundreds of kilometres of the river Oder, on the German-Polish border. Both countries believe a toxic substance is to blame, but have yet to identify the source of the spill. Germany's environment minister has said it was "environmental catastrophe". It is not yet known if humans can be affected by the contamination.

European gas prices once again rose to record highs on Thursday's fears over Russia halting gas supplies. The prices spiked in recent days is due to the three-day halt in Russian deliveries to Germany.

It's been a dire few months for the cruise industry -- latest victims are Genting Hong Kong’s ship-building units MV Werften and Lloyd-Werft, both of which are insolvent after aid from the German government stalled.

Europe's worst drought in years has pushed the mighty river Danube to one of its lowest levels in almost a century, exposing the hulks of dozens of German warships sunk during World War Two near Serbia's river port town of Prahovo. The vessels were among hundreds scuttled along the Danube by Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet in 1944 as they retreated from advancing Soviet forces. These hulks still hamper river traffic during low water levels - as is certainly the case now. However, this year's drought has exposed more than 20 hulks on a stretch of the Danube near Prahovo in eastern Serbia, many of which still contain tonnes of ammunition and explosives and pose a danger to shipping. By Prahovo, some of the hulks have narrowed the navigable section on this stretch of the Danube to just 100 metres, down from 180 meters. In March, the Serbian government invited a tender for the salvage of the hulks and removal of ammunition and explosives. The cost of the operation was estimated at 29 million euros.

Germany triggered the "alarm stage" of its emergency gas plan on Thursday in response to falling Russian supplies but stopped short of allowing utilities to pass on soaring energy costs to customers in Europe's largest economy. The measure is the latest escalation in a standoff between Europe and Moscow since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine has been using the German-made Gepard anti-aircraft gun to shoot down Russia's Shahed-136 drones.

Officials in Germany are warning that water levels on the Rhine could become critically low due to soaring temperatures across Europe. Decreasing water levels could have an impact on the economy, authorities say, as many German factories and power plants rely on the Rhine for deliveries by ship.

Solar panels, insulation and electric heaters have been selling quickly as “energy sobriety” becomes the new watchword in Germany. Some analysts fear a tripling of gas prices this winter. FRANCE 24’s team reports from Berlin.

Trains in northern Germany were interrupted on Saturday as cables vital for the rail network were intentionally cut in two places that led to almost a three-hour halt to all rail traffic.

He also said Germany initially wanted Russia to have a quick victory over Ukraine due to economic ties with Moscow. The countries eventually changed their positions when they noticed there was no room for negotiation with Putin, Johnson said.

Germany will not become dependent on a strategic resource like gas again, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday (November 22), pointing to Russia. Addressing a so called economic summit of Germany’s daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Scholz said “my understanding from many discussions with German industry leaders is: this mistake won’t happen a second time.” Scholz added that Germany had introduced economic diversification “a long time ago and we as the German government will continue to accompany it politically.” The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world

Amidst rising energy crisis, protesters hit the street in Germany calling out the government for not doing enough to protect those with lower and average incomes. Watch the video for more details.

England fans in Qatar say they are unhappy with the way that that the country has been portrayed in the build up and during the World Cup. Many ex-pat fans have been living and working in Qatar for years, with one saying 'I am a migrant worker' and highlighting the benefits it has brought him and his family. Qatar and FIFA have faced heavy criticism for their human rights record and their attitudes towards women and LGBT groups. Some teams removed the OneLove armband after 'on-field' repercussions were suggested.

Germany is in talks with allies on Poland's request of sending German air defence units to Ukraine. The remarks come after NATO's Chief suggested that the military alliance might not oppose such a move. However, NATO secretary said that the final decision will be taken by the national government.

Substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals Wednesday to give Japan a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany at the World Cup. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports from Doha, Qatar.

Jose Mourinho says Japan's 2-1 victory over Germany wasn't a surprise and points to the differences between the mentalities of Asian & European players.

Hebestreit told reporters: ‘I’m tempted to switch to English and say it’s “utter nonsense” what Boris Johnson said.’ Taking a swipe at the former prime minister, he added that Johnson had his ‘own relationship with the truth’.

Celebrations exploded in Qatar and across Japan after the Japanese national soccer team stunned four-time champions Germany with a 2-1 win in the World Cup group stage.