BERLIN

DONE DEAL

Putin Frees Gershkovich in Exchange for Russian Hitman

The pair were included in a major prisoner swap between Russia and the West.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A view of the gate reading “work sets you free” at the former Nazi concentration camp Sachsenhausen in Oranienburg, Germany, Jan. 26, 2022.

UNFORGOTTEN

Man, 98, Charged With Accessory to Murder at Nazi Camp

The suspect will be tried as a juvenile if the case goes to trial.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Michael Grubert, mayor of Kleinmachnow, holds a picture showing that the suspected animal on the loose may not be a lion but a boar, in Kleinmachnow, Germany, July 21, 2023.

ALL BOAR, NO ROAR

Escaped ‘Lioness’ Was Probably Just a Wild Boar, Mayor Says

After analyzing videos and photos shot by phone cameras, officials determined the animal did not seem to have the typical features of a lioness, the mayor said.

Isabella Ramirez

MANE THREAT

Residents Ordered to Stay Home as Escaped Lion Sparks Panic

Locals have also been advised to make sure their pets are safe.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Roger Waters in an SS uniform at his Berlin concert.

AGAINST THE WALL

Roger Waters Draws Israel’s Outrage Over Berlin Concert Garb

The Pink Floyd founder donned a fascist-mocking outfit from “The Wall” and invoked Anne Frank’s name during his show in Berlin, drawing outrage from the State of Israel.

Erik Uebelacker