The German city cordons off a huge area, calling it the largest evacuation since the end of World War Two.
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Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death
Laila Soueif tells the BBC she believes she has “no other choice” to secure the release of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah from an Egyptian jail.
Mexican police arrest suspect in killing of five band members
Investigators accuse the man of having given the order to kill the members of Grupo Fugitivo.
Madeleine search police scour disused building on day one
Authorities say the new search will be across 21 plots and will continue until Friday.
Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over ‘copycat’ packaging
The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.
US Navy to rename ship honouring gay rights leader and veteran Harvey Milk
The Navy is also considering renaming ships named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman.
South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to ‘unite’ country
“I will start with reviving the economy and healing the people,” he said at his inauguration.
Family of Boulder suspect detained by immigration officers
The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities.
South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos
Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.
Euthanasia activist arrested over ‘suicide pod’ dies
Dr Florian Willet was arrested last September following the death of a woman in a forest in Switzerland.