The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Munich from June 12 to 14, with numerous locations offering public viewing. Despite late kick-off times, beer gardens and bars will show the games on large screens.
Ukraine has conducted a test with fully autonomous combat drones that could identify and attack targets without human intervention, according to the news portal 24tv.
After Ukrainian strikes on refineries in Tatarstan, the oil-rich Russian republic is experiencing fuel shortages. Local authorities have acknowledged the problems and imposed initial restrictions, according to 24tv.
The opening of Stuttgart 21 has been postponed to no earlier than 2031. Mayor Frank Nopper (CDU) demands full transparency from Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla and calls the delay a 'fiasco.' For passengers and residents, the setback means more years of construction chaos.
US Donald Trump has announced a framework agreement with Iran to end the war, scheduled for Sunday. Iran immediately denied the claims.
The A7 motorway in Hamburg is fully closed from Friday evening until Monday morning, affecting the Elbtunnel and the Köhlbrandbrücke, as reported by NDR.
US Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran is set to be signed on Sunday, as part of efforts to end the Iran war.
The Kennedy Center in Washington has removed the name of US Donald Trump from its facade and website, following a court order, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
The Helgoland ferry 'MS Funny Girl' lost propulsion off the North Sea island on Saturday afternoon. According to NDR, 69 people are on board; a tug is towing the vessel to Cuxhaven.
Police in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district have arrested a man from the Caucasus who allegedly shot two compatriots. The victims were suspected of looting apartments after Russian shelling.
Iran has announced fees for passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to Handelsblatt, the letter of intent will not be signed on Sunday.
A bronze bust of Bavaria's fairy-tale king Ludwig II now stands on the Cornelius Bridge in Munich, replacing a statue melted down by the Nazis in 1942. The monument was unveiled on the 140th anniversary of his death.
The German national team completed its final training session before the World Cup opener against Curacao. According to ZDFheute, head coach Julian Nagelsmann was able to draw from a full squad – including Manuel Neuer.
Ukraine's defense industry has developed a method to withstand Russian missile and drone attacks: moving production from large central factories to dozens of small, often hidden sites – some abroad. Business Insider reports.
During the World Cup match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada (1:1) in Toronto, scuffles broke out in the Bosnian fan section. Two fans living in Germany were arrested after throwing objects at police officers.
A study by the University of Cologne shows that political beliefs increasingly determine willingness to go on a date in the US. Sociologist Ansgar Hudde sees parallels to Germany.
A Georgian criminal network has been sentenced in France to prison terms of up to seven years for stealing rare original editions of Russian literature from libraries and replacing them with forgeries. The thefts spanned five countries, according to Spiegel.
A family of three was killed in a head-on collision with a semi-trailer truck on the B12 in Oberbayern, according to police cited by Spiegel.
Germany faces an EU infringement procedure for failing to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive on time. The European Commission is considering legal action against Berlin, as Deutsche Welle reports.
Füchse Berlin defeated SC Magdeburg in the Champions League semifinal on Saturday in Cologne, securing a spot in the final.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims by US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard that Washington funded over 120 biolabs in the country, insisting all cooperation is for civilian health purposes.
Left-wing MP Becker has criticized a lack of transparency in the Bundeswehr's personnel planning, questioning the planned increase to 260,000 soldiers, as reported by Deutschlandfunk.
Friedrich Merz warned of hybrid attacks and demanded a faster strengthening of the Bundeswehr during a recruit swearing-in ceremony in Medebach on Saturday.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be the final major tournament for many veteran stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Luka Modric, according to Zdfheute.
Experts consider disability insurance the most important coverage for young people in Germany. The FAZ provides an overview of pitfalls and key points to consider when taking out a policy.
On the third day of the 2026 World Cup, Brazil faces Morocco in the first top match of the tournament. Earlier, Switzerland, with several Bundesliga players, takes on Qatar.
Iran's leadership has announced that the funeral of the killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will take place on July 9.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has introduced a new procedure for soldiers who left their units without authorization. According to Ukrainska Pravda, those affected can return voluntarily by September 20, 2026.
The retirement of the baby boomer generation will hit the German labor market harder than previously assumed, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW). By 2036, more than four million workers will be missing.
The German government could create prosperity through reforms without asking citizens to make sacrifices, according to an opinion piece in the FAZ.
The museum in the former emergency reception camp in Gießen (NAL) celebrates its first anniversary – and is appearing at Gamescom and the Hessentag. A Trabant is among the exhibits.
A painting recently attributed to Wassily Kandinsky was auctioned at Ketterer in Munich for €4.4 million – more than double the estimate.
The Löwen Braunschweig have raised the required €800,000 for a wildcard in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and submitted their application on time, as reported by NDR.
The UK competition authority CMA is investigating whether Ryanair charges parents extra to sit next to their children. German consumer advocates call the fee an 'absolute outrage' and demand a rethink.
Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück (SPD) advocates for a new approach to the AfD. Instead of a ban procedure, he relies on a strategy of deradicalization and tougher measures against individual actors.
Nas Mohamed, a gay Qatari exile living in San Francisco, plans to make a statement during the World Cup. His home country Qatar is playing against Switzerland in Pride Month, which holds special significance for him.
Russian forces struck the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk region with three FAB-250 glide bombs on the morning of June 13, wounding at least five civilians, including a nine-year-old boy, according to the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Josué Duverger plays for FC Cosmos Koblenz in Germany's fifth-tier Oberliga and is now Haiti's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup. Haiti kicks off on Sunday against Scotland.
The German military is training on the Pabradė training ground in Lithuania with drones, tanks, and electronic warfare. According to Zeit, the Brigade is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027, permanently stationing 5,000 soldiers abroad.
Ukraine is changing the rules on the battlefield thanks to its rapid adaptability, a representative of the Dutch Defense Ministry said.