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How this selfie became a symbol for fake news—and a nightmare for Facebook

Falsely labeled a terrorist by trolls, a Syrian refugee is suing Facebook.

On Feb 7, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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1 billion fire emojis for this magazine cover depicting Trump beheading Lady Liberty

There is NO subtlety here.

On Feb 3, 2017 by David Covucci

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Europe’s late-night hosts mock ‘America First’ policy with attempts to be No. 2

Who wants to be second?

On Feb 3, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski

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Facebook rolls out ‘fake news’ filter in Germany amid growing concern

Stories flagged by users will be fact-checked and labeled as 'disputed.'

On Jan 15, 2017 by Sarah Weber

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Germany to combat fake news amid fears of Russian propaganda ahead of election

Merkel warned against the dangers of fake news in November.

On Jan 10, 2017 by David Gilmour

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German police, media deny Breitbart report that mob chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ set church on fire

Is this more fake news?

On Jan 7, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Thousands of toy eggs wash up on German beach after storm

The good folks of Langeoog got to celebrate Easter early this year.

On Jan 6, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Police launch manhunt for Berlin Christmas market terror suspect

The suspect is to be considered armed and dangerous.

On Dec 21, 2016 by David Gilmour

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German chancellor causes outrage by calling for burqa ban

Angela Merkel said the full-face veil is 'not appropriate' in German society.

On Dec 6, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

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Merkel worries fake news sites and trolls could upset Germany’s 2017 election

Breitbart just announced its expansion to France and Germany.

On Nov 25, 2016 by David Gilmour

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Germany can watch music videos on YouTube again

YouTube and German artists' group reach 'milestone' deal on payment.

On Nov 2, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

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Germany wants to ban your car engine

Germany pushes to eliminate the internal combustion engine.

On Oct 10, 2016 by Mike Wehner

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Suicide bomber injures 12 at music festival in Ansbach, Germany

Bomber identified as 27-year-old Syrian asylum seeker.

On Jul 25, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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No, this German sex-ed site wasn’t created to teach Muslim migrants not to rape

An outrage-baiting rumor has spun out of control.

On May 23, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Berlin cracks down on Airbnb rentals

Landlords can now only rent out rooms, not entire properties.

On May 2, 2016 by Jaya Saxena