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10 August 2026

Germany news: Low water on Rhine could sever freight route

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Germany news: Low water on Rhine could sever freight route

Germany's inland shipping association has warned that the Rhine could soon become effectively split in two as water levels continue to fall. In Berlin, a man was shot dead near a busy central transport hub. DW has more.

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