KNDS: Auditors Find Indications of Irregularities
External auditors have found indications of irregularities at the defense company KNDS. The company announced personnel consequences.
Month 4. June 2026
Romania’s President Appoints Eugen Tomac as New Prime Minister
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has appointed MEP Eugen Tomac as the new prime minister, nearly a month after Ilie Bolojan's resignation, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Coach Blessin leaves Bundesliga relegated side St. Pauli
Alexander Blessin and FC St. Pauli have parted ways after two years, with the 53-year-old coach leaving the club following their relegation from the Bundesliga.
Hamburg: Prison Riot at Hahnöfersand – Investigation Underway
Inmates at the Hahnöfersand prison in Hamburg attacked staff with table legs. The public prosecutor's office is investigating for prison mutiny, as reported by Spiegel.
Sany delivers first electric long-haul trucks in Germany
Chinese construction machinery and equipment manufacturer Sany has delivered the first units of its electric long-haul truck in Germany, according to the company.
Ukraine’s Drone Forces: 100,000 Russian Losses in One Year
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) say they have killed or wounded more than 100,000 Russian soldiers within a year, according to the unit's commander, Brovdi, on Thursday.
US denies visa to Iranian fan activist for World Cup
The United States has denied a visa to an Iranian fan activist for the World Cup, breaking FIFA Gianni Infantino's promise that everyone would be welcome at the tournament, according to FAZ.
US and Russia Resume Postal Service Despite Sanctions
The United States and Russia have resumed postal exchanges that were suspended after Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine in February 2022. The first batch of shipments from the US has already arrived in Russia, according to 24tv.
Israel Continues Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Israel's defence minister has stated that the army will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the return of the population. This comes after Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire, as reported by the Guardian.
Theft of overhead line parts paralyzes Hannover–Berlin route
Train passengers between Hannover, Wolfsburg and Berlin must expect significant delays and cancellations. According to Tagesschau, parts of the overhead line have been stolen, and the route is expected to remain closed until the evening.
Undercover Police: Documentary Reveals Questionable Tactics
A four-part documentary titled 'Boom Box' sheds light on the controversial methods of a covert police operation in London. According to the Guardian, Operation Peyzac led to 37 convictions with over 400 years of prison time, but now calls are growing for a review by the UK's spycops inquiry.
EU introduces new fees for online purchases from outside the bloc
Starting July 1, orders from non-EU retailers will become more expensive. The European Union aims to curb cheap imports and limit the flood of parcels from China with new charges, according to t3n.
Low German approved as second foreign language at school in East Frisia
The Lower Saxony Ministry of Education has approved Low German as a regular subject at a secondary school in Uplengen, East Frisia, according to Spiegel.
EU states demand stricter visa rules for Russian tourists
A group of European countries is pushing the EU to tighten entry requirements for Russian tourists. According to the Kyiv Post, the states consider current rules too lax given Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
French Open: Chang backs Zverev for Grand Slam title
Michael Chang, who won the French Open at age 17, believes Alexander Zverev is ready for his first Grand Slam victory. The 53-year-old told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Rock im Park kicks off with 73 acts and 80,000 daily visitors
The Rock im Park festival begins Friday in Nuremberg with 73 acts and an expected 80,000 visitors per day, according to Bayerischer Rundfunk.
TSV 1860 Munich: Bierofka Furious After Forced Relegation to Regionalliga
TSV 1860 Munich faces forced relegation to the Regionalliga after failing to obtain a license for the 3. Liga. Club icon Daniel Bierofka reacted with harsh words and deep disappointment to BR24Sport.
Renaissance Sounds in the Weihenstephan Court Garden
The Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT) is commemorating the founding of Weihenstephan Abbey over a thousand years ago with its 'Klostersommer' festival. As reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the choir 'Cantus München' will perform music by Orlando di Lasso, which the Renaissance composer wrote specifically for the abbey.
U-23 Women: Urbansky Names Two Newcomers for Denmark Games
Coach Michael Urbansky has named the squad for the German U-23 women's national team's final two friendlies of the season against Denmark. According to Kicker, two newcomers are included, while the top scorer from the previous camp is absent.
Bavaria: Patrol Officers Test Tasers in Pilot Project
Starting Monday, patrol officers in Schweinfurt, Regensburg, and Augsburg will trial the use of Tasers. Previously, the electroshock devices were reserved for special units, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Starmer accuses Musk of interfering in British politics
UK Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of meddling in the country's politics and sowing division, following Musk's posts about the murder of Henry Nowak that Starmer says echo far-right themes.
Nursing care reform: Draft proposes higher burdens for high earners
A draft for the planned nursing care reform has been presented. Its goal is to prevent an impending billion-euro hole in the nursing care funds, as reported by Tagesschau.
Nursing Reform: Warken Plans Fewer Subsidies and Higher Burden for High Earners
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) is planning a nursing care reform that cuts subsidies for home care costs and increases the financial burden on high earners, according to Deutschlandfunk.
California Governor Race Remains Undecided as Vote Count Continues
The outcome of California's gubernatorial election is still unclear, with vote counting potentially taking days or weeks, according to Guardian.
DAX edges up – AI rally loses momentum
The DAX rose slightly on Wednesday. According to Handelsblatt, figures from the US are dampening hopes for further gains in chip stocks.
CDU politician Throm questions naturalization law
A record number of people naturalized in Germany in 2025, but CDU politician Throm criticizes the trend, alleging preferential treatment for certain groups.
UK pushes back against EU plans for drastically reduced steel quotas
British business secretary Peter Kyle will travel to Brussels on Friday to negotiate with EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič over planned cuts to tariff-free steel imports. The EU intends to reduce tariff-free imports from non-EU countries by 47% compared to 2024 levels from July, a move the UK steel industry calls 'devastating'.
Russia Plans to Increase Share of Jet-Powered Drones to 50 Percent
Russia intends to raise the proportion of jet-powered attack drones in its airstrikes to up to 50 percent, Ukraine's top general warned, posing new challenges for the country's air defense.
UK government rejects ‘two-tier justice’ claim after Nowak murder
The British government has rejected accusations of a 'two-tier justice' system following the murder of 14-year-old Henry Nowak, calling them a 'slur' on the police. Lucy Rigby made the statement in an interview with Sky News on Thursday, as reported by the Guardian.
Expert criticizes EU plans for deportation centers in third countries
The EU wants to set up deportation centers in third countries and send rejected asylum seekers there. Migration researcher Birgit Glorius considers this approach highly problematic, according to a report by Spiegel.
Farin Urlaub sings on new album by Toten Hosen
Farin Urlaub, frontman of Ärzte, appears as a singer on the latest album by Toten Hosen. According to FAZ, he opens the record as the vocalist of the first track.
Ukraine: Small air defense shot down over 3,500 Russian drones in May
Ukraine's 'small air defense' destroyed more than 3,500 Russian drones in May, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. He also warned of a new Russian tactic: Moscow plans to increase the share of jet-powered attack drones to 50 percent.
Rubio: US Stays in NATO but Demands Reforms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed that the United States will remain a member of NATO but is demanding deep reforms of the alliance. Rubio made the statement before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
TSV 1860 Munich: Relegation to Regionalliga and Main Sponsor Withdrawal
TSV 1860 Munich faces an uncertain future after being relegated to the Regionalliga again. According to Sportschau, the main sponsor has pulled out, and insolvency experts have been brought in.
Largest cosmic magnetic field map reveals secrets of the universe
An international team of researchers led by Australia's CSIRO has created the largest map of magnetic fields in the universe, measuring light from nearly four million galaxies.
Ukraine reports 279 combat engagements: Russians attack Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole
Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing the Ukrainian General Staff, that 279 combat engagements took place at the front on June 3. Most Russian attacks were concentrated on the Pokrovsk and Hulyaipole directions.
Union wants to scrap EU pay transparency law
Opposition is growing within the Union against the EU Pay Transparency Directive. According to WELT, CDU and CSU politicians are urging the federal government to negotiate its withdrawal in Brussels.
Neo-Nazi Group White Australia Fails in Emergency Bid Against Hate Designation
The neo-Nazi organization White Australia has failed in its attempt to temporarily block its classification as a prohibited hate group before the High Court of Australia. The court dismissed the urgent application, as reported by Guardian.
Brittany Higgins: Why She Kept Name After Marriage
The documentary 'Silenced' about violence against women opened the Sydney Film Festival on Wednesday. In it, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins explains why she did not change her name after her 2024 wedding.
US House votes to withdraw from Iran combat operations
The US House of Representatives has voted to withdraw US troops from combat operations against Iran — with some Republican votes. The vote increases pressure on Donald Trump but has no direct legal consequences, according to Tagesschau.