Germany, France, Britain and Italy have welcomed the announcement of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran. German Friedrich Merz (CDU) sees it as a path to global economic recovery and regional stabilization.
Youth officers of the German armed forces can now be invited as guests into Brandenburg classrooms to discuss security policy – but only at the invitation of the schools. This is regulated by a new cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Bundeswehr, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
In the night of June 15, the Russian army struck the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Kyiv Monastery of the Caves) with a Shahed drone, the BBC reports citing the Ukrainian Air Force.
The Court of Appeal in London has confirmed the ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, ruling that its classification as a terrorist organization is lawful, according to Der Spiegel.
Katrin Staffler, the German government's care commissioner, opposes scrapping the 100,000-euro income threshold for children of nursing home residents, reports Deutschlandfunk.
Authorities in southern Lebanon are warning the population against returning to their homes prematurely. According to FAZ, Israel does not intend to withdraw its troops from the south of the neighboring country.
A 42-year-old woman from the Odesa region has been taken into pre-trial detention without bail on charges of high treason, accused of spying for Russia and coordinating attacks on Kyiv, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Despite an inflation rate of over three percent in May, the Bank of England (BoE) is not expected to raise its key interest rate. According to the FAZ, Governor Andrew Bailey is hesitating because of the energy price shock.
The Bundestag has lifted the immunity of AfD lawmaker Lars Haise. According to Spiegel, the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office has applied for a penal order against Haise on suspicion of copyright infringement.
Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" premiered at the Theater Lübeck on Friday, turning the timeless story of love, jealousy, and betrayal into a gripping psychological thriller, as reported by NDR.
An unusually strong El Niño is threatening livelihoods in Southeast Asia, as reported by Deutsche Welle. The weather anomaly is hampering rice and palm oil production and driving up costs for fuel, food, and transport.
The Left Party has warned against cuts to the welfare state and called for further protests. According to Zeit, party leaders Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken sharply criticized the federal government's pension commission.
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv has destroyed the largest and most technologically advanced sorting terminal of Ukrainian postal operator Nova Poshta, CEO Yevhen Tafiichuk said on Monday.
At a UFC event at the White House, heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit repeated the false claim that former first lady Michelle Obama is a man. The incident overshadowed celebrations for Trump's 80th birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Club Cassiopeia and other cultural institutions on the RAW-Gelände in Berlin-Friedrichshain face eviction as early as June. According to the Tagesspiegel, the owner of the site, the Kurth Group, has broken off negotiations with the Senate and the district that had been ongoing for years.
Russian forces attacked the settlement of Komyšuvacha in Zaporizhzhia Oblast with drones on Monday while humanitarian aid was being distributed. Four people sustained shrapnel wounds, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration.
The British government has decided to ban social networks for children under 16. According to the BBC, the regulation will take effect in spring 2027 and will affect platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and X.
Nigel Farage has sharply criticized British migration policy in an interview with WELT, complaining about discrimination against white people and describing the mood in the country as explosive.
From June 15 to 19, State Minister Wolfram Weimer will visit selected cultural buildings across Germany to highlight their role for the country's cultural identity and showcase the diversity of the cultural landscape beyond major cities.
Iran is making its renunciation of retaliation conditional. According to US Donald Trump, the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen for shipping on Friday, as reported by Handelsblatt.
The Komische Oper Berlin presents the revue 'Mokka-Hits and Milchbar Dreams' – a musical journey through East German history. Directed by Axel Ranisch and Adam Benzwi, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Acting legend Jane Fonda has called the planned takeover of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance a direct attack on free speech and media freedom. At a counter-event to Donald Trump's birthday, she urged people to sign a petition against the merger.
The new driverless Skyline train at Frankfurt Airport is back in operation after technical disruptions, but is running slower and less frequently than planned, according to the FAZ.
Russia attacked Kyiv with drones and missiles on the night of June 15, heavily damaging the National Reserve Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide social media ban for under-16s, set to take effect next spring, according to The Guardian.
A German fan at New York's airport watches a World Cup match that is heading for a 7-1 score – and his seat neighbor is Brazilian.
James Graham's new work 'The Standard of Living' explores the life of economist John Maynard Keynes, from 1917 to his death in 1946. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, it opens at the Haymarket Theatre in September.
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, each match includes two three-minute water breaks. As ZDFheute reports, coaches like Julian Nagelsmann are using these stoppages for tactical discussions.
A 16-year-old private schoolboy from Brisbane allegedly plotted terrorist attacks in 2024 targeting the Liberal Party and the Labour Day march, drawing inspiration from the Unabomber, according to the Guardian.
Three months before the Berlin state election, the CDU leads in a poll while the SPD falls to fifth place. The current black-red coalition would lose its majority, according to a Civey survey.
The coalition's promised Bafög reform is unlikely to materialize. Research Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) has given up hope – and faces sharp criticism from SZ readers.
Illegal firearms from the Czech Republic and Turkey are reaching Berlin, and shootings are on the rise. The Senate is planning a Bundesrat initiative to classify illegal gun possession as a crime.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) confirmed that Russia attacked the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra with a Geran-2 drone on the night of June 15. Analysis of debris shows components were manufactured in Russia's Alabuga special economic zone, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
During a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on the night of June 15, nearly 42,000 people took refuge in the city's metro stations, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
In the early hours of June 15, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv, damaging the home of Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics European champion Yeva Meleshchuk.
On June 15, Kyiv came under another massive missile attack, as Euronews reports. Air defense shot down missiles over the city while residents fled to subway stations.
At least five civilians were killed and 34 injured, including two children, in a Russian drone strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery complex. Ukraine has initiated proceedings with UNESCO, reports Ukrainska Pravda.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Monday severely damaged the Dormition Cathedral in the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Ukraine's most significant religious landmarks, the Guardian reports.
A 66-year-old man was killed and two women were injured in a Russian shelling of Kherson on the morning of June 15, according to the Kherson City Military Administration and the head of the military administration, Oleksandr Prokudin.
US Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire with Iran. According to the BBC, however, the agreement remains marked by great uncertainty.