Another New Year's Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deaths from fireworks explosions across Germany has renewed debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban. Even though this year's celebrations were deemed largely peaceful,

Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new year, police said

Vice President-elect JD Vance has shared Elon Musk's op-ed supporting the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), while the German government has accused Musk of trying to influence the upcoming February election.

Musk, the world's richest man, has become vocal in his support for far right and anti-establishment parties in Europe.

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance defended a far-right, anti-immigrant German political party after billionaire Elon Musk revealed plans to use his social media platform to promote the group. A spokesperson for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party confirmed this week that Musk planned to host a discussion with AfD's chancellor candidate

Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has started discussions to buy debt-ridden Bordeaux, the French club's vice-president said on Friday.

Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is interested in investing in troubled French club Girondins Bordeaux. "Talks about a possible entry into Girondins de Bordeaux are at an early stage. There is nothing more to say at the moment,