Germany's federal government is considering abolishing a special law that makes insulting politicians a criminal offense, according to a report by Deutsche Welle. The move follows cases that many consider absurd.
Security researchers are warning of active attacks on WordPress websites using the Gravity SMTP plugin. Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability known since March to access protected data.
The decisive fifth game of the BBL finals series takes place on Sunday between FC Bayern Basketball and Alba Berlin. The match will be broadcast live from 4:20 PM in the Mediathek.
Germany's pension commission has proposed raising the retirement age and introducing a funded pension scheme to stabilize the system. The government is now tasked with implementing the reforms.
The Bavarian Administrative Court in Munich dismissed the lawsuit filed by the initiators of a citizen initiative aimed at halting the land-use planning for the conversion of the Pullach chemical plant. This marks the third legal defeat for the project's opponents.
Rod Stewart suffered a health scare on stage in Utah on Friday night. The 81-year-old rock star had to use an oxygen tank but later joked with the audience.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that 55 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, contradicting Iran's claim that the waterway had been closed. US Donald Trump threatened to impose tolls on ships if no agreement with Tehran is reached.
Poland's Karol Nawrocki has revoked the Order of the White Eagle from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, citing the naming of a Ukrainian special forces unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland holds responsible for wartime massacres of Poles.
A fire broke out in a hotel near Hamburg's main train station early Sunday morning, injuring 14 people. One person was seriously hurt, while the others sustained minor injuries.
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their second World Cup match and secured top spot in the group. Curaçao fought for a draw against Ecuador and earned the first World Cup point in the association's history.
Ukrainian drones hit multiple fuel depots and military facilities on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula and in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight on June 21, causing fires at a liquefied gas terminal and a fuel depot in Kerch, as well as at a port on the Russian side of the Kerch Strait, the Kyiv Post reports.
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued official heat warnings for large parts of Germany, valid from Saturday 11 a.m. to Sunday 9 p.m. Temperatures are expected to range between 32 and 39 degrees Celsius until Wednesday, with isolated record values above 40 degrees possible. At the same time, severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, and hurricane-force gusts are forecast, especially in the eastern regions.
An emergency at the Odesa thermal power plant has left subscribers in the city center and several transport companies without electricity, the city administration reported.
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room set a historic record with 15 saves in the World Cup match against Ecuador. Germany also celebrates the 37-year-old's performance.
A new study aims to uncover the extent of violence and bullying at Berlin schools. Education Senator Katharina Günther-Wünsch (CDU) is set to present the results on Monday.
French conductor Sébastien Daucé and his Ensemble Correspondances have released a new recording of Francesco Cavalli's opera 'La Calisto'. The album, out on harmonia mundi, tells a story of deception, love, and licentiousness.
The German national team has won its first two World Cup matches, but head coach Julian Nagelsmann is urging caution about a return to the top of world football.
Nadiem Amiri made his World Cup debut for the German national team in a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast, setting up the equalizer and calling it a dream come true.
Iran's national football team will be allowed to enter the United States earlier than before for their final group match against Egypt in Seattle, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said.
Ukraine's military says it killed 1,290 Russian soldiers in the past 24 hours, bringing total Russian personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion to about 1,391,950.
The Left Party has sharply criticized the proposals of the pension commission. Pension policy spokesperson Sarah Vollath accuses the commission of massive pension cuts that would hit low earners hardest.
The German government is opening its doors to visitors on Sunday. At the same time, the National Veterans' Day is taking place, as reported by Deutschlandfunk.
Thousands of German fans gathered in Toronto for a fan march ahead of the match against Ivory Coast. The atmosphere was electric, as kicker reporter Sebastian Wolff reported from the scene.
Polish Karol Nawrocki has stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honor, over Zelensky's decision to name a Ukrainian special forces unit after the 'Heroes of the UPA' – the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Nawrocki said the move was not directed against the Ukrainian people and does not alter Poland's strategic security policy.
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Tyumen region on June 20. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack.
The German national football team faces Ivory Coast in their second group match of the 2026 World Cup. The game will be broadcast on ZDF on Saturday from 9 pm.
Stephan Protschka remains chairman of the AfD. His challenger Reinhard Mixl withdrew before the vote at the party congress in Passau.
A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on corruption allegations. Her passport has been confiscated and she is banned from leaving the country without judicial permission.
Former Ukrainian Leonid Kuchma has returned the Polish Order of the White Eagle in protest after Karol Nawrocki revoked the same award from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Bremen CDU has elected its parliamentary group leader Wiebke Winter as its top candidate for the state election next spring, with around 92 percent of the vote. The 30-year-old would become the first woman to lead the city-state if she wins.
A German pension commission has proposed a fundamental overhaul of the statutory pension system, including the introduction of a mandatory capital-funded component, linking the retirement age to life expectancy, and phasing out the pension at 63 without deductions.
After Switzerland's victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, Pierluigi Tami defended Granit Xhaka, who had faced criticism before the match, as reported by Kicker.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent back the Polish Order of the White Eagle, which was revoked by Poland's president, via postal service to Warsaw on June 20.
Germany faces Ivory Coast on Saturday in their second group match of the 2026 World Cup. A win would see Julian Nagelsmann's team qualify early for the round of 32.
In inheritance disputes, legal fees can be deducted from inheritance tax under certain conditions. A ruling by the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) on March 11 (case II R 10/23) provides clarity.
Germany's planned healthcare reform by Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) aims to cut costs by intensifying hospital billing audits. But clinics fear the extra bureaucracy will worsen their financial situation, according to FAZ.
A nationwide air alert was declared in Ukraine on Saturday evening after a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet took off. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a possible attack with Kinzhal missiles.
Mateusz Przybylko, the 2018 European high jump champion, is retiring from competitive athletics. His club Bayer Leverkusen announced that the 34-year-old will be officially bid farewell at the Essen jumping meeting this evening.
The Left party has chosen a new leadership duo at its party congress in Potsdam: Luigi Pantisano and Ines Schwerdtner. Pantisano received a weak result of just over 53 percent, while Schwerdtner was confirmed in office with nearly 86 percent.
At least 15 bodies have washed ashore on Libya's coast, including that of a young girl. Security sources, the navy, and medics say the victims were likely passengers on a boat that capsized while trying to reach Europe.