Kottbusser Tor: Drugs, Trash, and Chaos in Berlin-Kreuzberg
Drug dealers, trash, and dilapidated buildings dominate the scene at Kottbusser Tor in Berlin-Kreuzberg, according to Spiegel. Residents are demanding their old neighborhood back.
Month 6. June 2026
Sané in line for starting spot: Should he also start in the World Cup opener?
Leroy Sané gets a chance in the starting eleven of the German national team in the final test before the World Cup. Kicker asks fans whether head coach Julian Nagelsmann should also field the 30-year-old in the World Cup opener against Curacao.
DFB-Pokal: FC Bayern Draws Osnabrück, BVB Heads to Hamburg
Bundesliga referee Deniz Aytekin has drawn the first-round pairings for the DFB-Pokal. Defending champions FC Bayern Munich will face second-division promoted side Osnabrück, while Borussia Dortmund travels to an as-yet-unnamed Hamburg club.
Sané replaces injured Karl in Germany starting XI against USA
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has to adjust his starting lineup for the World Cup dress rehearsal against the USA: Leroy Sané comes in for the injured Lennart Karl. Oliver Baumann remains in goal.
DFB Team in USA: Karl Out, Neuer Not Ready Yet
The German national football team has arrived in the USA. According to Sportschau, coach Julian Nagelsmann is dealing with the absence of Lennart Karl and Manuel Neuer's lack of match fitness.
German international Lenart Karl to miss 2026 World Cup after training injury
German midfielder Lenart Karl will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to 24tv, the 19-year-old suffered a serious injury during training.
Khvalinska loses to Andreeva in French Open final
Polish tennis player Khvalinska lost the French Open final to Russian Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, June 6, according to 24tv.
Florian Wirtz: ‘We need new players who want to lead’
Florian Wirtz sees himself as a leader for the German national team ahead of the World Cup and has a clear opinion on Manuel Neuer, according to Kicker.
Wolfsburg Receives Consolation Prize for Best Pitch in the League
Relegated from the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg is awarded the Golden Watering Can for the best playing surface of the season by the German Football League (DFL), as reported by FAZ.
40,000 Visitors at Bundeswehr Open Day in Neubiberg
Around 40,000 people attended the Bundeswehr open day in Neubiberg on Saturday. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) was on site and emphasized the importance of cohesion between the military and society, as reported by BR.
Hertha Hooligan Suspected of Being Police Officer: Riots at Olympic Stadium
After serious riots before the match between Hertha BSC and Schalke 04 at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, police have identified initial suspects. According to the Tagesspiegel, one of the suspects is believed to be a police officer himself.
CDU leader Peters: MV voters want substantive debate
Daniel Peters, the newly re-elected CDU state chairman in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, wants to focus his state election campaign on the economy, healthcare, education, and internal security. The people in the state are longing for a substantive debate, Peters told NDR.
Lübeck: Behrens and Bregerie Appointed New Sporting Directors
Hanno Behrens and Romain Bregerie have taken over as the new dual sporting directors at Lübeck. The duo aims to lead the third-division club into a better future, drawing on their experience from professional careers.
California Counts Slowly: Trump’s Fraud Claims Meet a Verified System
California's slow vote counting after the primary has prompted Donald Trump to allege fraud. But experts stress the system is designed to work this way – it protects against manipulation and ensures every vote counts.
Anna Seghers Prize 2025 Awarded to Chilean and German Authors
Chilean writer Daniela Cartileo and German author Sonja M. Schultz will each receive 12,500 euros as winners of the Anna Seghers Prize. The award ceremony takes place this evening in Berlin, according to Deutschlandfunk.
Detlef Köhler leaves Theater Grüne Soße in Frankfurt
Detlef Köhler, a long-standing member of the Theater Grüne Soße in Frankfurt, is retiring. According to the FAZ, he had been with the house since 1991.
US and Iran exchange fire again in Gulf region despite ceasefire
Despite a agreed ceasefire, the United States and Iran have again exchanged fire in the Gulf region. According to Tagesspiegel, rocket alarms sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Hungary: Magyar Stops Influx of Workers from Third Countries
Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar is tightening access for workers from non-EU countries, according to reports.
Zelensky Signs Law Reforming Ukraine’s Film Funding
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that fundamentally reforms state support for Ukraine's film industry. Kyiv Post reports that the law guarantees minimum funding and introduces new support instruments.
Russia launches new drone attack on Ukraine – air raid alerts in several regions
On the morning of June 6, Russia launched attack drones against Ukraine again. According to 24tv, air raid alerts were triggered in several regions due to the threat of Shahed drones.
NATO must prepare for worst-case scenarios, warns Latvia’s president
Latvia's Edgars Rinkēvičs has called on NATO to prepare for worst-case scenarios. Russia remains dangerous and unpredictable despite diplomatic efforts, he said in an interview with World.
Finals: Knicks Drama in San Antonio – Trump at Celebration
The New York Knicks have won the second game of the Finals in San Antonio, taking a 2-0 series lead despite a fourth-quarter collapse. The series now shifts to New York, where the Knicks aim for a decisive third win on Thursday.
Eurovision Young Musicians 2026: Violinist Dierstein Takes the Stage
The classical music competition Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 kicks off tonight. Germany is represented by violinist Moë Dierstein, as reported by NDR.
Munich Plans World’s Highest Beer Garden at 155 Meters
Munich is set to build the world's highest beer garden atop a planned skyscraper in the west of the city, according to Euronews.
Smoking ban in Baden-Württemberg causes confusion
A new smoking ban in Baden-Württemberg has left residents uncertain about what exactly is prohibited. It remains unclear whether simply walking past a bus stop with a lit cigarette constitutes an offense, according to the newspaper "Welt."
Pistols: Turkey, the Balkans, and Ukraine as Sources
Investigators warn of a new flood of weapons on Europe's streets. According to a report by "Welt," many unregistered pistols come from Turkey and the Balkans – and soon possibly from Ukraine as well.
Ilm-Kreis: District Administrator Wants to Blockade of Democracy Funding
The district council of Ilm-Kreis in Thuringia rejected funding for democracy projects at the request of the AfD. The non-partisan district administrator now plans to reverse the decision, according to Spiegel.
Two dead in Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
A Russian drone attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, June 6, killed two employees of an industrial enterprise. Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration, confirmed the civilian casualties, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Trump supports direct Ukraine-Russia talks without US involvement
US Donald Trump has spoken out in favor of direct peace negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin without US mediation, according to the Kyivpost.
Russian drone attack on gas station in Kherson region kills two
A Russian Shahed drone struck an OKKO gas station near Posad-Pokrovske in Kherson Oblast on June 5, killing two civilians and injuring nine others, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Pharma Lobby Torpedoes Health Reform – Investment Freeze in Germany
The pharmaceutical industry is pushing back against planned cuts in the health reform and is slashing investments in Germany. Politicians are outraged by the lobby's tactics, according to Spiegel.
Kubicki sends SMS to Merz: ‘Mission Impossible is completed’
FDP leader Wolfgang Kubicki has sent a text message to Friedrich Merz (CDU) reading 'Moin, Friedrich. Mission Impossible is completed.' The message comes as Kubicki aims to lift the Free Democrats out of political irrelevance.
Wolf that attacked woman in Hamburg likely dead
The wolf that attacked a woman in downtown Hamburg over two months ago is believed to be dead, according to the city's environmental authority. The animal's tracking collar has stopped transmitting signals.
ICE stops reporting deaths of released detainees
Acting ICE Director David Venturella has issued a memo ordering the agency to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees, reversing a 2021 Biden-era policy that required such reports within 30 days of release.
Armenia Threatens Russia Returnees with Military Camp for Vote Bribery
Armenia's government is warning citizens traveling from Russia to vote in the June 7 parliamentary elections in exchange for bribes that they face a 25-day military training camp. Deputy Chief of Staff Taron Chakhoyan announced the measure on social media on June 3, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Bavaria criticizes nursing care reform: cuts to pension contributions for caregivers
The draft nursing care reform by Federal Health Minister Warken is facing sharp criticism in Bavaria. According to BR, there is particular incomprehension regarding the plan to cut pension contributions for family caregivers.
AfD in Saxony-Anhalt Wants to Abolish Compulsory School Attendance
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt plans to abolish compulsory school attendance if it takes power. Education researcher Ricking told Welt why the German model causes astonishment abroad.
North Korea secretly expands nuclear program – Kim promises more bombs
North Korea has been slowly but steadily expanding its nuclear weapons program while Washington's attention is focused on other conflicts, according to Deutsche Welle.
“Masters of the Universe”: New He-Man Film Surprises with Humor
A second live-action adaptation of “Masters of the Universe” has hit theaters. According to a review by Spiegel, the film impresses with an unexpected amount of humor.
Sina Hochreiter Is the Münchner Kindl
The 27-year-old daughter of an innkeeper, Sina Hochreiter, has been named the new Münchner Kindl, the traditional hostess of Munich's Oktoberfest, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung. She will have to prove her suitability during the festival this autumn.