Neue Rheinischezeitung - News from Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and the world

Köln -
New-look Racing keep Fickou's focus from France captaincy
Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship
Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship

An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise leaders Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining.

September 26, 2025

RECENT NEWS

Pogacar and Prevot-Ferrand primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges
Pogacar and Prevot-Ferrand primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges

The epic length and difficulty of the world championship road races in the hills around Kigali this weekend favour Tadej Pogacar for the men and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in the women's race.

September 26, 2025

Kneecap band member due back in UK court over terror charge
Kneecap band member due back in UK court over terror charge

A member of provocative Northern Irish rap group Kneecap was due back in a UK court Friday seeking to dismiss a terrorism charge for alleged support of Hezbollah.

September 26, 2025

Former FBI director charged as Trump steps up retribution drive
Former FBI director charged as Trump steps up retribution drive

Former FBI director and prominent Donald Trump critic James Comey was indicted Thursday on two criminal counts as the US president escalated a campaign of retribution against political foes.

September 26, 2025

RECENT NEWS

Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal

Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would see Chinese ownership reduced to 20 percent and put control in the hands of the president's allies.

September 25, 2025

RECENT NEWS

Coach urges Pakistan to 'focus on cricket' for India Asia Cup final
Coach urges Pakistan to 'focus on cricket' for India Asia Cup final

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson called on his players to focus on cricket when they face India in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, after the previous two meetings between the sides caused tensions to run high.

September 25, 2025