Right-wing ideologues claim there is a connection between the weekend’s riots and the ethnic background of many of the rioters ... Show more
Unknown individuals have published hundreds of thousands of emails allegedly from AfD accounts. The party confirms an attack but downplays its significance ... Show more
Key FactsAfD Reviews Publication of Allegedly Stolen Emails
2 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The AfD said its hosting provider was attacked in September 2026, and the attack was quickly stopped.
- More than 421,000 emails were allegedly published online; the data’s authenticity remains unclear.
- The unidentified publishers claim the data came from ten accounts, including one bearing Alexander Gauland’s name.
- According to the AfD, current federal-association mailboxes were unaffected, and the publication is still under review.
In September 2026 there was a hacker attack on the hosting provider of our party, in which apparently parts of a few mailboxes – most of which had not been used for years – were unlawfully copied— AfD, statement on request
Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova was denied entry to the World Championships in Rotterdam because of her close ties to the Kremlin ... Show more
The JU accuses the Left Party in Berlin of anti-Semitism—yet remains silent about what’s happening within its own ranks. That’s the real scandal. Link in X bio.
The AfD could soon provide Saxony-Anhalt with its first Minister-President. Migrant organizations are already fearing the consequences – | and are demanding ... Show more
Key FactsMigrant groups seek safeguards against possible AfD government
23 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Four migrant organizations sent the open letter to Friedrich Merz and the state premiers before Thursday’s Conference of Minister-Presidents.
- LAMSA recorded 85 advisory cases involving racist threats this year, exceeding the total recorded throughout the previous year.
- They are calling for a federal-state commission to assess risks and develop measures if the AfD forms a government.
- The groups want residence requirements for asylum seekers lifted when concrete racist or far-right threats exist.
For days, half of Germany has been discussing antisemitism within the Left Party in Berlin. Now the parliamentary group wants to clarify how it will deal with ... Show more
Thanks to surrogate mother Lisa: Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his fiancé are expecting a child. And the wedding is just around the corner. Link in X-Bio.
Ukraine urgently needs interceptor missiles to defend itself against continuous Russian shelling. But according to Kyiv, the US is refusing to release them ... Show more
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London’s mobile networks fall to bottom of Europe’s capital league: Rooftop rent cuts, planning refusals and congestion leave Ookla ranking the UK’s capital last ...
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Sony updates the Walkman as a $5,900 gold-plated MP3 player: That price buys you an Android 16 device which can display an animated cassette
theregister.com/personal-tech/2026/10/20/sony-updates-the-walkman-as-a-5900-gold-plated-mp3-player/5304051
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‘David Beckham’ was briefly the world’s second-worst manga pirate: Publishers call for better verification of domain name registrants, and ICANN is on the job ...
theregister.com/legal/2026/10/20/david-beckham-was-briefly-the-worlds-second-worst-manga-pirate/5304044
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ICANN testing tech to let law enforcement access non-public WHOIS info: Single sign-on to help address imminent threats to life, critical infrastructure, or kids
theregister.com/networks/2026/10/20/icann-testing-tech-to-let-law-enforcement-access-non-public-whois-info/5304036
The Left Party, the SPD, and the Greens want to negotiate a red-green-red coalition for Berlin. The SPD state executive committee has now approved the plans; a ... Show more
Key FactsBerlin SPD Backs Three-Party Coalition Talks
15 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- According to the party, 26 board members voted in favor and three against during a digital meeting.
- The Greens intended to decide on October 19; Die Linke will vote at a party congress on October 31.
- Die Linke emerged strongest with 25.7 percent on September 20, while the governing CDU/SPD coalition lost its majority.
- The exploratory-talk partners agreed on measures including property-company socialization, 100,000 new homes, and stronger public-transport funding.
We have managed to bring many SPD positions successfully into the exploratory talks, and we want to continue that in the coalition negotiations.— SPD state chairpersons Bettina König and Steffen Krach explained
The centrist parties in the European Parliament have reached a compromise on phasing out combustion engines: New cars are to reduce their CO₂ emissions by 87 ... Show more
Kevin Dorow is alleged to have used Hitler Youth propaganda slogans at the founding meeting of the AfD's youth organization ... Show more
Fire, vandalized shops, street barricades: The extent of the destruction after the recent riots leaves even seasoned French people baffled ... Show more
Approximately 1,000 emergency personnel were injured, and more than 2,000 people were arrested: Following the riots in France ... Show more
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DeepSeek deep-sixed at all US federal civilian agencies: Order disallowing use of Chinese AI service is unhelpfully vague and broad
theregister.com/security/2026/10/20/deepseek-deep-sixed-at-all-us-federal-civilian-agencies/5304010
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Security patches need patches now that attackers have AI: Terra finds sharp rise in GitHub security fixes reported broken within 90 days
theregister.com/patches/2026/10/19/security-patches-need-patches-now-that-attackers-have-ai/5303927
Those with statutory health insurance will have to wait even longer for an appointment starting next year, warns Gassen, head of the National Association of ... Show more
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Broadcom Wi-Fi bug turns sweet 16, still lets strangers hijack your router: Chip giant knew about the flaw in 2018, researcher claims, but millions of devices ...
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Original Voyager team member talks to us about the astonishing scientific info the 50-year-old probe gathered
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The special fund actually provides the federal and state governments with enough money to bring the infrastructure back up to standard ... Show more
They jointly launched the unsuccessful campaign against Iran. Now Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are in danger of losing crucial elections almost ... Show more
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ICANN vows to work faster, improve transparency: Leaders expect AI and geopolitics will throw up more governance challenges and threats
theregister.com/networks/2026/10/19/icann-vows-to-work-faster-improve-transparency/5303751
Manuela Schwesig must take over as chair of the SPD party, even though the timing is inconvenient from her perspective. She can choose the man at her side - | ... Show more
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Admin: 'I spent all weekend on my servers' after Microsoft breaks Exchange Server with October updates
theregister.com/software/2026/10/19/admin-i-spent-all-weekend-on-my-servers-after-microsoft-breaks-exchange-server-with-october-updates/5303724
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Engineer was so sick of office pranks, he 'wiped' his antagonist's disk: Revenge is a dish best served by autoexec.bat
theregister.com/software/2026/10/19/engineer-was-so-sick-of-office-pranks-he-wiped-his-antagonists-disk/5302162
Volkswagen wants to freeze wages and salaries until 2030. The crisis seems to some managers a good opportunity to break the power of workers at Europe's ... Show more
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Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize confirms cyberattack forced US and European systems offline
theregister.com/security/2026/10/19/grocery-giant-ahold-delhaize-confirms-cyberattack-forced-us-and-european-systems-offline/5303970
European providers are planning to build their own satellite communications network through a new consortium. The aim is to close coverage gaps ... Show more
The clocks will be turned back again this weekend - | an annoyance for many. But young people in particular are less bothered by the biannual time change ... Show more
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Maxwell gives sub-optimal code a runtime glow-up: Finally, your hardware has its own agent
theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/10/19/maxwell-gives-sub-optimal-code-a-runtime-glow-up/5303961
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is not a fan of the fuel price cap. Her ministry is still required to implement the law. Theoretically. Link in X-Bio.
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ConnectWise turns off its SaaS-y backup, security, and management services to probe security SNAFU
theregister.com/security/2026/10/19/connectwise-turns-off-its-saas-y-backup-security-and-management-services-to-probe-security-snafu/5303758
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Time Lords kill leap seconds, before they become the new Y2K bug: Cite difficulty of updating IoT devices as major reason to stop adding time
theregister.com/networks/2026/10/19/time-lords-kill-leap-seconds-before-they-become-the-new-y2k-bug/5303711
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Museum exhibit reveals the intricate workings of a knackered Dell: When it should have been weaving tales of the Jacquard loom
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/10/19/museum-exhibit-reveals-the-intricate-workings-of-a-knackered-dell/5303250
He said "I do" a long time ago in "How I Met Your Mother," and now it's true for real: Actor Jason Segel has married his girlfriend Kayla Radomski ... Show more
Cheers! Friedrich Merz and Jensen Huang announce a cooperation in the development of AI. The Chancellor calls on companies to make their data available ... Show more
During an appearance in Kansas, Donald Trump promised American farmers a multi-billion dollar "harvest-season fuel aid program ... Show more
Who crashed through the fence at Leipzig Airport with a car? After the mysterious incident, two suspects, along with their lawyers, contacted the authorities ... Show more
Key FactsPolice deem account of Leipzig airport fence damage credible
23 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Two men from Syria reported themselves to Leipzig police on Sunday evening, accompanied by lawyers.
- According to their account, a 20-year-old without a licence was driving while a 32-year-old sat beside him.
- According to the account, the driver lost control during practice and hit the airport fence; police deem the account credible.
- The northern runway was temporarily closed, while the southern runway remained operational; an airport spokesperson said Sunday traffic was normal.
The mother-and-child facility in Stade has reopened. In June, a man shot and killed six people there. The new director is Kiara Lindner ... Show more
While numerous people demonstrated against the US president again over the weekend, the Instagram account of the demonstration organizers was temporarily ... Show more
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Amazon makes vague commitment to unproven nuclear tech to power Indiana datacenters
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/10/19/amazon-makes-vague-commitment-to-unproven-nuclear-tech-to-power-indiana-datacenters/5303974
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has sharply criticized the Donald Trump administration for federal officials’ actions against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar ... Show more
"Where are my clothes?" Kevin Bacon has the same problem as many other customers of various parcel services. On Instagram ... Show more
The Kremlin says it wants to negotiate with the US again, this time at a summit in China. The attacked country does not appear to be included ... Show more
The World Food Programme is short of funds. The USA and Germany, in particular, have drastically cut their support. This is now having consequences for the ... Show more
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Amazon wants you to Bee-lieve wearable AI can recall it all for you: Would you like personalized shopping recommendations based on that conversation you just ...
theregister.com/personal-tech/2026/10/17/amazon-wants-you-to-bee-lieve-wearable-ai-can-recall-it-all-for-you/5303569
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Get in the bin! UK Space Agency wants public to name its debris removal mission: ClearSpace UK aims to be operational in 2029 with public's suggestion etched on ...
theregister.com/science/2026/10/17/get-in-the-bin-uk-space-agency-wants-public-to-name-its-debris-removal-mission/5303555
Attacks on politicians are extremely rare in Australia. The case of Helen Haines is all the more shocking: The MP was apparently hit twice by an SUV and is ... Show more
Not even one in three managers in Germany is female. This puts the country below the EU average. Current figures show: The gap is even widening. Link in X-Bio.
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SAP's Signavio hit with function injunction in Germany: Vendor says patent ruling only restricts one specific process, not the whole product ...
theregister.com/legal/2026/10/19/saps-signavio-hit-with-function-injunction-in-germany/5303835
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' health is more serious than previously thought. After playing in the London Game, he was diagnosed with thrombosis and a ... Show more
Key FactsJalen Hurts likely sidelined by blood clots through season
18 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The Eagles diagnosed Hurts with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, saying he is clinically stable.
- Hurts last played October 11 in London during a 19-17 loss to Jacksonville and missed Sunday’s game against Carolina.
- Hurts is receiving blood thinners and cannot participate in contact activities, including football, for now.
- No exact return timeline has been set, but the Eagles expect no long-term effects.
Jalen's prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners. In the meantime, he will remain active around the team and continue to condition. More importantly, we anticipate that he will have no long-term effects.— Statement from Nicole Lynn (Hurts' agent) and the Philadelphia Eagles about Hurts' medical status.
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Write bot-resistant code with KillSwitch, a programming language designed to confuse LLMs
theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/10/19/write-bot-resistant-code-with-killswitch-a-programming-language-designed-to-confuse-llms/5303919
In November, the US president could meet with the leaders of Russia and China. Officially, according to Trump, they want to discuss nuclear disarmament ... Show more
Camping, but different: Here are ten addresses for unusual nights – | in hanging tents high in the air, on a camping raft, or on a city terrace. Link in X-Bio.
In many places, weakened chestnut trees have to be felled before they fall on pedestrians or cars. Germany's only professor of tree pathology explains what ... Show more
The Left Party, the SPD, and the Greens have presented their proposal for socializing large housing corporations. But the plan is unlikely to be implemented in ... Show more
Arsenic, white phosphorus, and the death cap mushroom: For centuries, people were murdered with toxins. Although men also committed these crimes ... Show more
"I don't need a car anymore, I don't have a car anymore": Harald Schmidt has apparently completely abandoned the concept of owning a car. However ... Show more
Bavarian authorities have discovered human remains that they "with a high degree of probability" attribute to Kerstin Lee Langley ... Show more
She doesn't look particularly happy, but she's taking it in stride: Crown Princess Amalia of the Netherlands received a cool refreshment during her ... Show more
Fewer and fewer people are making it up the social ladder, mothers are falling behind, wealth is being protected: A SPIEGEL analysis reveals where things are ... Show more
At least 550,000 demonstrators, 1,200 arrests, 150 injured police officers: The protests in France have escalated. According to the Prime Minister ... Show more
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OpinionAI’s epic cash call is matched only by its ability to strangle revenue streams: The first technology created with a self-disrupt button... But why oh why didn't ...
theregister.com/columnists/2026/10/19/ais-epic-cash-call-is-matched-only-by-its-ability-to-strangle-revenue-streams/5303493
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Cybercrims go beyond stealing data to attack physical building systems: 'Hold my beer, have fun getting into your offices'
theregister.com/security/2026/10/17/cybercrims-go-beyond-stealing-data-to-attack-physical-building-systems/5303677
The Left Party, the Greens, and the SPD in Berlin want to end the cooperation between the education authorities and the German Armed Forces if they form a ... Show more
Key FactsPistorius criticizes planned end to Bundeswehr school cooperation
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- During exploratory talks, the Left, Greens and SPD agreed to end the cooperation if they form a coalition.
- Pistorius called the plan completely incomprehensible because the agreement had only been concluded in June.
- According to Pistorius, the plan would probably not end youth officers, but make individual schools reassess invitations.
- Given the heightened threat environment, Pistorius said the Bundeswehr needed unequivocal political support, including at state level.
The termination of the cooperation agreement in Berlin would be a signal against the German armed forces and their important mission. This signal must not come from Berlin.— Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence (SPD), commenting on the planned termination of the cooperation agreement between Berlin's education administration and the Bundeswehr.
Attracting investors with government funds: This is the principle behind a new housing construction fund that the German government is planning ... Show more
Far-right incidents are increasing at concentration camp memorial sites, including Ravensbrück. Is the mockery of Nazi crimes becoming the norm? Link in X-Bio.
The facade destroyed, the rooms collapsed, the furniture scattered in the garden: A 44-year-old man in Hesse is alleged to have attacked his neighbors' ... Show more
Few have researched German families as intensively as Sabine Walper: Here she talks about misunderstood needs-based parenting – | and why children need more ... Show more
Fortuna Düsseldorf wanted to return to the Bundesliga with consistency. Instead, they were relegated from the second division and now have their third coaching ... Show more
Cervical or penile cancer is usually caused by HPV infections, even though there is a vaccine. A researcher explains why Germany is likely to miss an important ... Show more
Without Mansour Abbas's party, the opposition in Israel probably cannot win the election. The right wing defames him as a "Muslim Brother" who wants jihad ... Show more
Ukraine apparently attacked St. Petersburg with dozens of drones last night. According to Russian sources, several people were injured and one person was ... Show more
CDU member of parliament Christian von Stetten called for the resignation of Labor Minister Bärbel Bas in September. Now he is defending himself against ... Show more
Former Labor Minister Hubertus Heil has commented on a possible candidacy for the SPD chairmanship: He is receiving a lot of support from within his party ... Show more
They were supposed to kill the president of the Central Council of Jews and a politician: Following the conviction of two Iranian spies ... Show more
Just under a week and a half before the parliamentary elections in Israel, US President Trump has endorsed incumbent Netanyahu ... Show more