The entire railway line between Hamburg and Hanover is now closed to train traffic. According to Die Zeit, Deutsche Bahn is renewing tracks, switches, and bridges as part of its quality offensive – the work will last until July 10.
In the night of June 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 98 combat drones. Ukraine's air force said it intercepted or electronically neutralized 91 of them.
Donald Trump turns 80 today, but few in Germany want to congratulate him. The author argues that Trump's failure is not in Germany's interest.
US Donald Trump has announced that an initial peace agreement with Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran immediately questioned that timeline.
Ukraine and the EU must fundamentally rethink their integration approaches. Instead of merely meeting requirements, Kyiv should position itself as a security and resilience donor for a changing Europe.
According to the British newspaper The Times, Ukraine is increasingly succeeding in driving up the cost of the war for Russia. The reason is the rising production of its own drones and missiles as well as growing losses of the Russian army.
Ukrainian troops have launched counterattacks near Borova, complicating Russian offensive efforts around Lyman, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), citing a source linked to Russia's 'West' grouping.
The heads of government of six eastern German states complain about inadequate rail connections to Poland and the Czech Republic. The Federal Ministry of Transport rejects the criticism, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Ukraine has once again rejected claims about US-funded biolabs, calling them part of disinformation campaigns.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's Sumy region killed two people and wounded four others within a single day, according to the National Police of Ukraine.
The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years. According to Spiegel, they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the Finals.
Scotland won its first World Cup group match against Haiti 1-0 (1-0). John McGinn scored the decisive goal in Boston.
Union parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn is calling on the SPD to implement the planned working time reform. After the economic summit at the Chancellery, he emphasizes the need for more flexibility in weekly working hours.
Ukrainian drones struck the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Oblast, Russia, on the night of June 14, causing a large fire.
Former Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer (Greens) sees the black-red federal government in a crisis of trust. In an interview with dpa, he calls for a major joint project to restore Germany's competitiveness.
The Swiss national team began their World Cup campaign with a disappointing draw against Qatar. According to Kicker, there are still positive indicators for the rest of the tournament.
US Donald Trump and French Emmanuel Macron will dine together at Versailles on Monday after the G7 summit. Macron invited Trump on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of US independence, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Virgil van Dijk will captain the team at the World Cup, despite the defender's poor season at Liverpool.
Kurt Beck, former SPD chairman, sees alarming parallels to the Weimar Republic in the context of the AfD's rise. He calls for a debate on the value of democracy and the threats posed by extreme political currents.
The Conference of Justice Ministers has spoken out in favor of better protection for local politicians against insults. Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) supports a restriction of Section 188 of the Criminal Code.
In the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, José Ángel Bravo Martínez, has been shot dead. The state prosecutor's office has launched an investigation, according to Deutsche Welle.
Hungary's former Viktor Orbán remains chairman of the right-wing nationalist Fidesz party for another year. The confirmation came despite an electoral defeat, according to Deutschlandfunk.
Before their flight to Texas for the World Cup, German national team players are being searched directly at the plane, as required by FIFA regulations, the German Football Association (DFB) announced.
More than 90 rail projects could stall due to insufficient federal funds, according to a government response to a Green Party inquiry. The Allianz pro Schiene alliance calls for adjustments in the 2027 budget.
On the third matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, the US national team celebrated a convincing victory over Paraguay, while Switzerland suffered a defeat, as reported by 24tv.
A columnist for Ukrainska Pravda has sharply criticized the army reform announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky, arguing it prioritizes headlines over real solutions for soldiers.
Thousands of people protested in Belfast against anti-immigrant violence, following riots triggered by an alleged knife attack by a Sudanese refugee.
Qatar secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in the first group match of the 2026 World Cup, with Boualem Khoukhi scoring the equalizer in stoppage time, as reported by Sportschau.
The Justice Ministers' Conference plans to tighten the Self-Determination Law following cases of abuse, as reported by Deutschlandfunk.
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has spoken out in favor of a temporary and targeted relaxation of EU debt rules on Deutschlandfunk radio. The reason is the Iran war, which requires additional spending.
Gas stations in Moscow, Petersburg, and Tatarstan have imposed limits on gasoline and diesel sales following Ukrainian drone strikes on two refineries in Nizhnekamsk on June 12, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Rhineland-Palatinate's Minister Gordon Schnieder (CDU) has expressed concern about the future of pharmaceutical research in Germany. According to Deutschlandfunk, he sees the industry endangered by the planned healthcare reform.
Two fires in twelve years have destroyed almost all old native pines in Victoria's Wyperfeld National Park, a key breeding ground for endangered pink cockatoos. According to the Guardian, the birds depend on the conifers for nesting and food.
Germany's Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger has used artificial intelligence to help write speeches and articles, sparking a debate about transparency. His ministry confirmed the use of AI as a working tool.
By 10:00 p.m., the Ukrainian General Staff reported 179 combat engagements. Most Russian attacks were concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
After around ten and a half months, Deutsche Bahn has finished the renovation of the line between Berlin and Hamburg. SPD and CDU are now demanding more transparency in future renovations.
US Donald Trump has announced that the agreement to end hostilities between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday. Iran, however, disputes the timeline.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Europe faces "extremely difficult" times without Ukraine and its experience in fighting Russian aggression. Russia is building new military bases near the EU border and trying to bribe politicians, Zelenskyy said.
Power outages in Germany are causing concern, from Reutlingen to Berlin, affecting thousands. According to Die Zeit, experts recommend individual preparedness – a small stock of water and canned goods can make a big difference in an emergency.
The Romería de El Rocío, one of Spain's largest religious pilgrimages, takes place from May 20 to 25 in El Rocío. Each year, over a million people make the pilgrimage to this significant festival to honor the Virgin Mary.