Fueled by days of heavy rain, the floodwaters left thousands of Germans homeless after their dwellings were destroyed or deemed to be at risk, and elected officials began to worry about the lingering economic effects from lost homes and businesses.

UK economy shrinks by 0.3% as exports hit by Trump trade war
Read More The UK economy contracted in April by 0.3% as businesses cut jobs and cancelled investment plans in response to higher taxes and the