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The CDU under new party chief Armin Laschet won around 37 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, partial results showed, well ahead of the second place far-right party AfD on 21 percent.

With deadly floods leaving a trail of destruction in Germany, soldiers today dropped huge sandbags from army helicopters as part of efforts to stem the surging waters of the swollen River Elbe from breaking more dykes.

A car plowed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, leaving at least one dead and up to 60 injured. The driver has been arrested, and authorities are investigating the incident. Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed condolences, while regional officials described the event as "terrible.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced opposition on Wednesday to a plan to seek new powers to force coronavirus lockdowns on areas with high infection rates, with the imposition of curfews drawing particular fire given the country's authoritarian past.

Rhineland-Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt have updated burial laws, allowing river burials, home urns, and memorial diamonds. These changes reflect evolving social attitudes towards mourning and personalization. While some welcome the increased flexibility, concerns arise about the potential impact on cemeteries and the handling of remains, highlighting a shift in German burial culture.

Tragedy struck a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, when a car plowed into a crowd, leaving two dead, including a child, and at least 68 injured, 15 critically. The black BMW sped 400 meters towards the town hall before hitting market-goers. Disturbing videos circulating online appear to show the horrific incident.

A Saudi doctor living in Germany drove into a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200. The 50-year-old suspect, an ex-Muslim with anti-Islamic views, was apprehended at the scene. Officials are investigating the motive, while the nation mourns and increases security measures.

Around 1,500 volunteers equipped with face masks, hand disinfectant and tracking gadgets attended an indoor concert in Germany on Saturday as part of a study to simulate how the novel coronavirus spreads in large gatherings.

German authorities have arrested Peter Fitzek, founder of the 'Kingdom of Germany,' along with three other leaders. This group, part of the Reich Citizens movement, rejects the legitimacy of the German republic. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt banned the group, accusing it of establishing a 'counter-state' with criminal economic structures and antisemitic narratives.

A court in Braunschweig has dismissed rape and sexual offence charges against Christian Brueckner, who is a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case. The court's decision means the authorities in Braunschweig have no jurisdiction over McCann's case, Friedrich Fuelscher, Brueckner's lawyer, says.

Firefighters and aircraft are battling a large forest fire in Germany's Harz Mountains that began on Friday and forced hundreds to evacuate. Around 150 firefighters, planes, and helicopters are engaged in controlling the blaze. Authorities have requested additional aircraft support as efforts continue to contain the flames.

Tragedy struck a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. A car plowed into the crowd. Two people died, including a child. Sixty-eight others were injured. Fifteen are in critical condition. The driver was apprehended. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Tragedy struck a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. A car drove into the crowd. Two people died, including a child. Sixty-eight others were injured. A Saudi Arabian national was arrested at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident as a terror attack. The city is in shock.