SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf has sharply criticized former Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück's considerations of possible cooperation with the AfD. According to 'Spiegel', Klüssendorf sees 'no basis' for such a move.
Months before the Oktoberfest, a legal dispute over the allocation of the festival tents is causing uncertainty. As reported by the München, the construction of the famous Schottenhamel tent and the Paulaner festival hall could be at risk.
Kevin Warsh, the new chair of the US Federal Reserve appointed by Donald Trump, is about to make his first interest rate decision. Falling oil prices could give him some leeway, while inflation risks persist, as reported by Tagesschau.
A court in Berlin has ruled that the city must pay €500 in compensation to a man who was stopped by police based on his skin color. The Berlin-Mitte district court classified the data query as racial discrimination, a court spokesperson said.
Russian forces attacked a horse-riding school in Sumy with a drone on the night of June 17, killing three horses, according to the head of the regional military administration, Oleh Hryhorov.
Germany and Poland plan to sign a defense agreement on June 17, announced German Ambassador to Miguel Berger at the Impact'26 conference in Poznań, as reported by Polish news agency PAP.
Russia and Ukraine launched mutual attacks overnight, with the Russian port city of Novorossiysk coming under fire, according to Deutschlandfunk.
A large US study suggests a surprising link between low blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 800,000 adults, as reported by T-online.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) considers the Bürgergeld standard rate too high and calls for significantly more savings. He told the magazine "Focus."
The German government has drafted a text for a Bundestag mandate to participate in an international military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Spiegel. A decision could come as early as next week.
Russian attacks on Oblast killed one civilian and injured 15 people, including three children, over the past day, the regional military administration reported.
The CDU Economic Council is calling for cuts to the basic pension, early retirement, and the mothers' pension to address demographic change. Secretary-General Wolfgang Steiger speaks of a necessary turnaround in retirement policy.
The United States is withdrawing military equipment from Europe and demanding that NATO partners fill the gaps with their own hardware, Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing British Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton.
France beat Senegal 3-2 in their first match of the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to secure a hard-fought victory.
Canada has denied Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey entry for the World Cup match against Panama. A court in Ottawa upheld the decision, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
The fast-food giant Yum! Brands is in exclusive talks to sell its Pizza Hut chain to the investment firm Capital, according to a report by Spiegel citing industry sources.
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on the evening of June 16 killed at least one person and injured several others, according to 24tv. A residential building and a shopping center caught fire.
Catalan viol player Jordi Savall, recipient of the 2026 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, speaks in an interview with the FAZ about the healing power of music, intercultural influences, and his unusual sleep rhythm.
The Verkhovna Rada will convene on Thursday for an extraordinary session to pass a bill unlocking army funding. The European Solidarity faction had blocked the legislation.
Armored vehicle manufacturer KNDS plans to build two additional production sites in Germany, as announced by Germany CEO Florian Hohenwarter in an interview with the FAZ.
The French domestic intelligence service DGSI has stopped using software from US company Palantir. According to Spiegel, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also announced investments of 655 million euros in domestic AI infrastructure.
A Ukrainian Su-24 combat aircraft crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region, killing both pilots, the Ukrainian Air Force reported.
A Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British-flagged sailing yacht in the English Channel. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
Social media continues to gain ground as a news source, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026, to which the Leibniz Institute for Media Research contributed a sub-study.
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a yacht sailing under the British flag in the English Channel, according to British defense sources. The incident occurred about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight.
Javier Moreno Sánchez, a socialist MEP from Spain, criticizes the Iran war and its impact on European citizens. The interview was conducted by Euronews.
Alaska's election commission has barred a man from running for the US Senate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. According to Spiegel, the incumbent suspected a deliberate attempt to deceive voters.
AC Milan has appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. The Portuguese replaces Massimiliano Allegri, the club announced on Tuesday.
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has rejected criticism of the deportations to Afghanistan, calling them part of German migration policy.
The Vegas Golden Knights have parted ways with interim head coach John Tortorella after losing the Stanley Cup Final, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
The discussion about artificial intelligence in the world of authorship is becoming increasingly heated. Mario Voigt has become a symbol of the conflict between tradition and innovation.
In June 1976, Dagmar Berghoff became the first woman to read the news on Germany's flagship Tagesschau broadcast, breaking a nearly 24-year male monopoly.
The DAX gained on Friday, supported by hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Iran conflict. According to Tagesschau, the index closed at 24,702.24 points.
Microsoft has unveiled the second generation of its Surface devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2. According to Heise, prices have risen significantly in some cases, while new colors expand the lineup.
A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British-flagged yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday morning, according to the BBC. The disabled sailboat had drifted close to the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in thick fog.
Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon Reality Elite, a new chip for the next generation of VR and AR headsets. The company promises significant performance gains in AI, graphics, and energy efficiency.
A Russian drone attack on Monday severely damaged the Dormition Cathedral in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, destroying 80 percent of its roof, according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
France plays its first World Cup group match against Senegal today. The game recalls the opening defeat of 2002, when the then-titleholder surprisingly lost 0-1 to Senegal, as Die Zeit reports.
Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller are working as TV experts for Magenta during the World Cup. According to FAZ, their appearances show that expert commentary has detached from the actual tournament, and Klopp has disqualified himself as a potential national team coach.
North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul said he would have wanted the DFB Cup final between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart to be abandoned due to massive pyrotechnics. Ahead of the conference of interior ministers in Hamburg, he is calling for stricter controls.