Several youth football players from the Hamburg area face multi-month suspensions because their former clubs refuse to approve transfers. According to NDR, 13-year-old Aron from Hamburg is affected, facing up to six months without play after a planned club change.
At the 139th edition of Wimbledon, Alexander Zverev begins as a Grand Slam champion for the first time. Can the 29-year-old break through on the grass he dislikes?
The first knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup produced two major upsets: Germany and the Netherlands are out. Paraguay and Morocco defeated the European favorites on penalties.
Several municipalities in the Altmark region are pushing for a permanent long-distance rail connection. The temporary ICE diversion between Hamburg and Berlin through the area has clearly demonstrated the need, the initiative announced.
The Media Association of the Free Press warns of an existential crisis for independent journalism. 350 publishers are calling on politicians to safeguard press freedom with an emergency program.
Tidal will no longer pay royalties for fully AI-generated music but will continue to accept it on the platform, according to a new policy announced Monday.
Tensions are rising in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests announced for June 30. Citizen groups have set an ultimatum for undocumented foreigners and called for nationwide marches.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced further reforms to the UK asylum system, including a means-tested scheme requiring asylum seekers to pay about £10,000 for state-funded living costs or face denial of settled status.
More than 100 people who had been deported from the United States to Venezuela are missing after a powerful earthquake struck the coastal region, according to the Associated Press. They were housed in a hotel in La Guaira that collapsed during the tremors.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Manuela Schwesig (SPD) has announced in an interview with Info that she will oppose the abolition of the so-called 'pension at 63' in the Bundesrat. She also calls for relief for low and middle incomes in the upcoming tax reform.
Investors are planning to take legal action against Portugal because their Golden Visa applications have been pending for years. A change to citizenship laws in early May has added to the frustration.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill to parliament to create a Ukrainian National Pantheon, sparking sharp criticism from Polish politicians who see it as a provocation.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day may still be counted, dealing a blow to President Trump's efforts to restrict voting access.
The fuel tax break on diesel and petrol ends on July 1. Currently, prices average €2.06 for Super E10 and €2.15 for diesel.
Holstein Kiel began preparations for the new 2. Bundesliga season on Monday without setting a specific goal. Around 500 fans watched the first session at Gettorfer SC, according to NDR.
The Catholic hospital Groß-Sand in the Hamburg district of Wilhelmsburg was permanently closed on Tuesday. An internal farewell ceremony for staff took place beforehand.
The FBI has investigated an online threat against the stadium in Houston where Brazil and Japan played their World Cup round-of-16 match. According to the FBI, there were initially no indications of a concrete danger.
Brazil won their round of 16 match at the World Cup against Japan 2-1 (0-1). Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Ukraine is reinforcing its northern border with Belarus in the Chernihiv region, building trenches, wire barriers, and concrete obstacles. According to the Kyiv Post, citing a report by Ukrinform, the defenses have grown by about 500 percent since 2022.
After attending his mother's funeral, Didier Deschamps is back with the French national team. The coach and midfielder Adrien Rabiot discuss the unique situation.
The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has accused Ryanair of using unfair methods in ongoing collective bargaining. Members of the negotiation committee were allegedly subjected to disciplinary measures to pressure them.
A severe thunderstorm hit the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Monday. According to Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, a six-year-old girl was struck and injured by lightning.
South Korea plans to invest €569 billion in semiconductor factories and AI data centers to cement its global leadership. Lee Jae-myung announced the mega-package in Seoul.
A burst water pipe under the forecourt has brought operations at the Elbphilharmonie to a standstill for the day. Plaza is also closed.
Car parades are allowed in Germany, but participants must follow specific rules to ensure safety. Sitting on the roof or honking unnecessarily is prohibited.
The city of Offenbach declared a water emergency over the weekend. According to the FAZ, historically high drinking water consumption pushed the capacities of regional supplier Hessenwasser to their limits.
Vladimir Putin spoke at the congress of the pro-government party United Russia about the course of the war and complained about Ukrainian attacks. Political scientist Ihor Tschalenko sees this as an adjustment of Russia's war goals.
Comedian John Oliver has secured guest appearances on the daily soaps "Days of our Lives" and "General Hospital" after publicly requesting roles on his show "Last Week Tonight." The scenes have already been filmed.
Germany faces Paraguay in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup today. ZDF broadcasts the match live on free TV and stream, kickoff is at 10:30 p.m. CEST.
Five bridges in Munich's Olympic Park were closed to cyclists due to a safety defect. Now the crossings have been reopened.
The EU Commission sees evidence that the Netherlands gives priority to its state railway on congested tracks. It calls for more fairness for other rail operators.
After visiting the natural pool in Ennigerloh (North Rhine-Westphalia), dozens of children have fallen ill with vomiting and diarrhea. The health department is investigating a possible link, and the pool remains closed as a precaution.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned against a German withdrawal from the United Nations and called for greater engagement, criticizing proposals to cut contributions as shortsighted and fatal.
The Munich city council is filling four department head positions. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, only the planned election of CSU candidate Alexander Dietrich is convincing – the other three decisions reveal weaknesses in the Mango coalition.
Anton Gavel is the new head coach of FC Bayern Basketball. The former FCB player moves from Bamberg to Munich and signed a contract until 2029.
The emergency shelter at Frankfurt's Eschenheimer Tor subway station was evacuated on Monday after the transport company VGF terminated the lease. The city is now scrambling to find accommodation for 150 homeless people with help from disaster relief services.
Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for a radical devolution of power from Westminster to the regions, calling it the biggest shift in the country's history.
To mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Berlin composer Ursula Mamlok, who escaped the Nazis, violinist Rachel Koblyakov and the Trio Track3 honored her work at the Konzerthaus.
For its 60th anniversary, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts stars like John Legend and Sting, who accept lower fees to perform in an intimate setting.
Schleswig-Holstein offers a wide range of small festivals this summer as an alternative to the famous Wacken Open Air. According to Schleswig-Holstein, the broadcaster has identified 42 venues that fall into the 'handmade and cozy' category.