Facebook manager Sarah Wynn-Williams had to sit mute on stage at the Hay Festival after lawyers advised her not to say a word due to a lawsuit by Meta. According to the Guardian, during the hour-long discussion between Carole Cadwalladr and Tim Wu, she could neither speak, nod, nor shake her head.
The German government is only partially meeting the goals of its €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and climate protection, according to a report. Implementation of the multibillion-euro program is apparently not going as planned.
The US military struck a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on Saturday, killing three men, according to the Guardian. It is the second such attack in two days.
Ukraine has received another Iris-T air defense launcher from Germany. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Berlin for the delivery while calling for more ammunition.
Russian propagandists have claimed the capture of the village of Ryasne in Sumy Oblast. The Ukrainian Armed Forces rejected the claim, stating that the attacks were unsuccessful.
Federal Research Minister Bär has dashed hopes for a quick increase in BAföG funding. The SPD contradicts her account, as reported by Tagesschau.
Russian troops launched new waves of attack drones against Ukraine on the evening of May 30, with air raid alerts continuing in several regions, according to 24tv. The northwestern Rivne region is particularly threatened.
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win against Arsenal, violent clashes erupted in around 15 French cities overnight Saturday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 780 people were arrested and 57 police officers were injured.
Colombians are casting ballots in the first round of the presidential election, a vote widely seen as a referendum on the policies of outgoing Gustavo Petro, according to the Guardian.
On World No Tobacco Day, the German government's drug commissioner, Streeck (CDU), is calling for significantly higher prices for cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The German Medical Association also advocates stricter rules.
Around 1.3 million eligible voters in Hamburg are casting their ballots today in a referendum on whether the city should bid to host the Olympic Games.
Russian drone strikes over the weekend severely hit Ukraine's civilian logistics: a Nova Poshta distribution center in Dnipro was completely destroyed, while in Slovyansk a seven-year-old boy and his mother were wounded, the Kyiv Post reports.
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) has cast doubt on a swift Bafög reform. The SPD parliamentary group contradicts her and insists on implementing the reform agreed in the coalition agreement.
The city of Konotop in Oblast was left without electricity on May 31 due to a Russian attack, reports 24tv.
Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion into Lebanese territory in over 26 years.
Russia is constructing a third, outer air defense ring around Moscow to protect the capital from Ukrainian drone strikes. According to the Kyiv Post, a Pantsir-SMD-E system was hoisted by helicopter onto the roof of the Nordstar Tower business center.
Ukrainian drones struck the Lazarevo oil pumping station in Russia's Oblast on May 31, according to Ukrainska Pravda. The facility lies about 1,200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concern over a possible drone strike on a building at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine.
The Australian government has rejected an urgent application to halt construction of an Olympic stadium and swimming center in Brisbane's Victoria Park, which is considered sacred by traditional owners. Environment Murray Watt decided against an emergency order under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act but did not rule out longer-term protections, as reported by Guardian.
Research Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) no longer expects the planned BAföG reform to be implemented. She told Bavarian Broadcasting (BR) that there is no longer political support for it.
Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces have denied Russian accusations that a Ukrainian drone struck Power Unit No. 6 of the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). The military presented technical evidence showing Ukraine lacks the heavy fiber-optic drones needed for such damage, calling the allegations a standard Russian information provocation.
At the Shangri-La security conference in Singapore, the United States is pressing China for greater engagement in the Middle East. Beijing remains conspicuously calm, according to Spiegel.
The German government plans to legally classify nightclubs as cultural venues. According to Guardian, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet has initiated a corresponding amendment to the building use ordinance.
A concert by Kanye West scheduled for July 18 in Reggio Emilia has been canceled. According to Guardian, Salvatore Angieri stopped the event for reasons of public order and safety.
Kubicki is the new federal chairman of the FDP. At the party convention in Berlin, he prevailed in a contested vote and called for a conservative-liberal direction in his first speech.
Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Iranian throne, expressed solidarity with Ukraine in an interview with the Kyiv Post, emphasizing the common struggle against authoritarian regimes.
Russian troops are facing serious difficulties on the front line in Ukraine, as Ukrainian drone operations have expanded massively, forcing them to move almost exclusively alone or in pairs, reports 24tv citing an officer of the Rubizh brigade.
Green Party leaders Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas called on the party to take the concerns of Reform UK voters seriously in order to combat inequality, speaking at a conference in London on Saturday.
Brenner motorway in Tyrol has reopened after a temporary closure. Thousands of people had protested on the important Alpine route against noise, exhaust fumes, and long truck queues, as reported by Tagesschau.
FC Liverpool have parted ways with manager Arne Slot, who led the team to the Premier League title last season.
The AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has elected Dario Seifert as its new general secretary at its state party conference. The party is aiming to take over the government in the state election in September.
US Donald Trump is considering a decision on a war deal with Iran, while the Middle East awaits the outcome with tension. New York Times reports that the US defense secretary warned the military is ready to resume combat in the Gulf if needed.
Despite the closure of the Brenner Pass on May 30, feared massive traffic jams in Bavaria failed to materialize. The Red Cross, ADAC, and police had prepared for significant disruptions, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Berlin AfD, led by top candidate Kristin Brinker, is aiming to take over the government and is demanding a radical policy shift in the capital.
The Brenner Pass is closed, but the situation remains calm so far. Many travelers have already crossed the Alps or postponed their trips.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees implementing the 20th EU sanctions package into Ukrainian law, targeting 120 individuals and organizations, including 16 Russian citizens and 31 companies.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled a possible easing of sanctions against Iran, contingent on an agreement between the two countries. Otherwise, tougher measures loom, according to 24tv.
After controversial Ken Paxton's victory in the Texas Senate primary, Democrats see new hope of retaking the Senate majority. According to the Guardian, the outcome of the Texas primary could reshuffle the deck in the race for Senate control.
The Brenner Pass is impassable for at least eight hours on Saturday due to a protest against high traffic volumes, reports the FAZ.
The Russian occupation administration in Crimea has imposed strict fuel rationing starting May 30, limiting A-95 gasoline sales to 20 liters per person per day, according to the Kyiv Post.