Rüdiger on Tah: ‘He is the new boss’ of the German defense
Antonio Rüdiger has presented himself as composed in his new role as a reserve for the German national team. The 33-year-old praised Jonathan Tah as the new leader of the defense.
Month 18. June 2026
Laser weapon against drones: Bundeswehr tests in Meppen
Bundeswehr is testing a laser weapon for drone defense at the Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 91 in Meppen. According to NDR, the technology could be deployed by the army, navy, and air force as early as 2028.
Munich: Jewel Thieves Caught After Chase with 40 Patrol Cars
After a robbery at a jewelry store in downtown Munich, police arrested two suspects. According to Spiegel, the perpetrators were pursued by 40 patrol cars and a helicopter.
BBC cuts 550 jobs in news and entertainment
The BBC is cutting 550 jobs, according to Spiegel. The cuts affect the news and entertainment divisions as well as management.
US musician Oliver Tree dies at 32 in helicopter crash
US musician Oliver Tree died over the weekend in a helicopter accident in Brazil. He was 32 years old, as reported by BR.
U5 Extension: Breakthrough at Gotthardstraße in Munich Succeeds
The breakthrough for the U5 extension at the Gotthardstraße construction site in Munich has been achieved. According to the München, there is now over 1.1 kilometers of clear view from Laimer Platz to the future Baumschule Laim station.
Wiesbaden: Factions Agree on Exploratory Paper
The CDU in Wiesbaden has reached an agreement with the Greens, Volt, the FDP, and Pro Auto on an exploratory paper. The proposed coalition excludes the SPD, as reported by the FAZ.
Cash loses top spot: Germans pay cashless more often
For the first time, German consumers in 2023 paid more often without cash than with it, according to a study by the Bundesbank.
Drug ring smuggled methadone into Kyiv pre-trial detention center in soap and beets
Ukrainian police have broken up a drug ring that smuggled methadone into a Kyiv pre-trial detention center. According to Ukrainska Pravda, an inmate organized the smuggling, with the drugs hidden in soap and red beets.
Wolfsburg signs Hertha captain Fabian Reese
Wolfsburg has signed Fabian Reese from Hertha BSC. The 28-year-old offensive player received a contract until 2030, the club announced on Wednesday.
DAX Moves Sideways Ahead of Fed Decision – BMW Issues Profit Warning
Ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the DAX barely moved on Tuesday. According to Tagesschau, the benchmark index closed at 24,934 points, up a wafer-thin 0.1 percent.
Northvolt: Günther rejects apology, admits mistakes
Schleswig-Holstein's Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) has rejected a public apology in the Northvolt case but admitted errors in information policy, NDR reports.
BR on Modest Fashion: Women Should Be Veiled
Bavarian Broadcasting (BR) produced a feature on Islamic-inspired modest fashion that compares women to mobile phones. The piece is clearly not intended as satire and reveals a problematic view of women's roles.
Major police operation in Munich: Armed robbers attack jeweler in train station district
Late Wednesday afternoon, police launched a major operation after an armed robbery on a jeweler in Munich's Goethestrasse. According to the Abendzeitung Munich, the perpetrators are on the run.
Brandenburg revises university law for faster appointments
Brandenburg wants to be able to appoint excellent scientists more quickly in the future. The state parliament passed an amendment to the Higher Education Act on Wednesday, which goes back to a request from the Hasso Plattner Foundation.
Why More Girls Are Identifying as Boys
At the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, a specialized clinic for gender identity is seeing a surge in young patients. Psychotherapist Saskia Fahrenkrug observes a clear trend: around 80 percent of adolescents seeking help were assigned female at birth and now identify as male.
Warken wants to expand parental maintenance: criticism of plans
Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to abolish the income threshold for parental maintenance. In the future, children earning less than 100,000 euros per year would also have to cover their parents' care costs.
Farhad N. must wear ankle shackles during Verdi attack trial
A judge ordered the measure after the defendant allegedly rioted and threatened staff in pre-trial detention.
Fuel Shortage in Russia: Citizens Mock Petrol Rationing
In Russia and the occupied Ukrainian territories, fuel shortages are spreading due to the war of aggression. According to Spiegel, citizens are responding with mockery and criticism on social media.
G7 Summit in Évian: Criticism of China and Trump Iran
At the G7 summit in Évian, the heads of state and government criticized China's overcapacities and announced plans to reduce dependencies. US Donald Trump threatened Iran with new attacks, as reported by Handelsblatt.
AfD fails to win seat on SWR broadcasting council
The AfD has failed to secure a seat on the SWR broadcasting council in the election by the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament. According to WELT, the party received none of the available posts.
Merz expects pension reform proposals next week
Friedrich Merz anticipates good proposals from the expert commission on pension reform. The black-red coalition has set itself domestic policy reforms, as reported by FAZ.
Ukraine rejects accusation of drone attack on children’s bus
Ukraine has rejected Russian accusations that its military fired a drone at a bus carrying Belarusian children. According to Ukrainska Pravda, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine called the claim a fabrication.
Fürth signs striker Appelkamp from Düsseldorf
Greuther Fürth has signed Shinta Appelkamp from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The 25-year-old offensive player signed a contract until 2028.
Interior Ministers Discuss Fines and Security Issues
Germany's interior ministers from federal and state levels gathered in Hamburg on Wednesday for their spring conference. According to the Abendzeitung München, the agenda includes higher fines for traffic violations, measures against violence in football, and protection from right-wing violence.
160 km/h in Dortmund: 18-Year-Old Loses Driver’s License
An 18-year-old driver was caught speeding at 160 km/h on Dortmund's Ruhrallee on Monday evening – the speed limit was 60 km/h. Police confiscated his license, as reported by FAZ.
Tusk: Shot Russian Artist Victim of Political Murder
Donald Tusk believes the killing of a Russian artist in Biała Podlaska was a politically motivated crime, with Moscow potentially behind it.
Rent brake in Hesse invalid after court ruling
The Frankfurt District Court has declared the rent brake in Hesse inapplicable because the underlying tenant protection regulation is based on outdated data. According to FAZ, the decision affects the entire federal state.
Bulgaria blocks EU sanctions against Patriarch Kirill
Bulgaria has objected to the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia because it considers the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill on the sanctions list as religious interference, Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing EU diplomats.
Ukraine orders service inspections in all military recruitment offices
Following a scandal involving illegal detentions and violence at the Odesa military recruitment office (TCC), Ukraine's Defense Ministry has ordered service inspections in all TCCs nationwide.
Fedorov: Ukraine Isolates Crimea with Drone Strikes
Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov has announced that Crimea will be isolated through drone strikes in the near future. According to Ukrainska Pravda, the Ministry of Defense is pursuing a strategy of logistical blockade.
World Cup 2026: England starts title mission against Croatia
England's national team kicks off the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday against Croatia. According to ZDFheute, captain Harry Kane and coach Thomas Tuchel are aiming for nothing less than the title.
U5 Extension in Munich: Tunnel from Laim to Pasing Now Continuous
The underground U5 line in Munich's west is now passable for over a kilometer. Mayor Dominik Krause celebrated the breakthrough under Gotthardstraße.
Göttingen: 16-year-old turns himself in after shooting at police officer
After a police officer was shot in Göttingen, the suspected perpetrator has turned himself in. According to FAZ, the 16-year-old appeared at a police station with his lawyer on Tuesday evening.
Vietnam: Police Rescue Over 400 Cats from Slaughter
In Vietnam, police have arrested nine suspected animal thieves and rescued over 400 cats from slaughter. According to the BBC, citing Ho Chi Minh City police, the animals were seized in two raids in Ninh province and Ho Chi Minh City.
Rheinmetall unveils mobile container launcher for kamikaze drones
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has presented the Containerized Mission Launcher (CML) for loitering munitions at the Eurosatory 2026 trade fair in Paris. The development was shaped by lessons from Russia's war against Ukraine.
Poland cites two reasons for delay in MiG-29 transfer to Ukraine
Poland's Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said Ukraine is not interested in receiving MiG-29 jets, citing two reasons for the delay: Ukraine wants modernized aircraft, and Poland expects drone technology in return.
World Cup 2026: Mbappé Leads France to Gritty Win Senegal
France kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 (0-0) victory over Senegal. According to Ran, Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time top scorer with two goals.
Deniz Undav: DFB Super-Sub Fans at World Cup
Deniz Undav, the Lower Saxony-born striker, is thrilling fans at the World Cup as a super-sub for the German national team. Known for his laid-back attitude and direct language, he scored the winning goal against Ghana as a substitute.
Beer Truck Spills Load on Munich’s Altstadtring
A beer truck lost its load on the Altstadtring in Munich, causing a long traffic jam. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the crates slid off the loading area onto the road in a curve, leaving puddles of beer and broken glass.