State of northeastern Germany surrounding Berlin
Teenagers and young adults were convicted in Hamburg for planning and carrying out arson, bomb attacks and assaults on asylum shelters and left‑wing facilities. Sentences range from 1.5 to 5 years under juvenile law; some cases involved earlier raids and a “last line of defense for the German nation” group name. The rulings follow investigations into a surge of neo‑Nazi activity and radicalization among youths.
Germany has attributed an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport on Aug. 4 to Russian operatives. EU foreign ministers have convened and are preparing fresh sanctions targeting about 1,600 individuals and entities tied to Russia's military sector, while some member states are tightening diplomatic ties and visa restrictions.
Jellyfish have affected at least three reactors at France's nuclear site, triggering disruptions and labor action as workers are set to strike at a separate Chinon plant. The disturbances add to uncertainty over the fleet’s availability and push month-ahead contracts to their highest since last January.
A 48-year-old man is arrested near the Weisweiler power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia with explosives, amid a string of sabotage incidents across eastern and western Germany targeting high-voltage infrastructure. Investigators are examining letters claiming responsibility and explosive devices found at multiple sites.
Germany has arrested Vadym Y. on suspicion of spying for Russia, gathering military intelligence including armoured vehicles, ammunition and explosives. Authorities say he acted in contact with a Russian service since at least July 2025. Chancellor Merz calls the case a success but warns espionage remains high.
Ukrainian Vadym Y. is accused of gathering military intelligence for Russia, including weapons production and NATO eastern flank facilities. He has been in contact with a Russian service through an intermediary since 2025. Several arrests this year point to a broader pattern of Russian espionage in Germany, with officials warning the threat remains high.