Saxony’s Doctors Demand Comprehensive Restart of Reform
The Saxon State Medical Association has called for a fundamental restart of the health reform, warning that current proposals endanger medical care.
Month 13. June 2026
Édouard Louis: ‘Family is a Permanent War’
The 33-year-old writer Édouard Louis became world-famous with his debut about a childhood marked by poverty and violence. In an interview with Zeit, he speaks about the painful liberation from a family that rejected everything he was.
Bayern Munich beats Alba Berlin 102:94 in first BBL final
FC Bayern Munich won the first game of the Basketball Bundesliga finals series against Alba Berlin 102:94. The match took place on Thursday evening in Munich.
Estonia Calls for Alumina Embargo Against Russia
Estonia has formally proposed an EU-wide export ban on alumina to close a critical loophole in sanctions against Russia's defense industry, Foreign Margus Tsahkna announced.
Gripen jets intercept Russian warplanes over Baltic Sea
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters were scrambled twice on June 12 to intercept and escort Su-24 and Su-34 jets over the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Armed Forces said.
Usyk: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is envy of freedom
At the US summit "America's Adversaries: The Russia Reality", Oleksandr Usyk described Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine as envy of Ukrainian freedom. The athlete emphasized that Ukraine has the right to a self-determined life without outside instructions.
Manuela Schwesig nominated again as SPD top candidate in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Manuela Schwesig has been re-nominated as the SPD's lead candidate for the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, receiving a dream result of 98.9 percent of the votes at the party congress in Wismar.
Ukraine strikes largest gas terminal in southern Russia
Ukrainian special forces attacked the Tamannaftogaz oil and gas terminal in Krasnodar Krai. Drones hit five tanks and two loading facilities, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Cuba Announces Further Economic Opening After US Pressure
The Cuban government has announced new steps to liberalize the economy. According to Deutschlandfunk, the announcement comes after pressure from the United States.
Warken calls for tax incentives for private long-term care provision
German Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) is pushing for stronger tax incentives for private long-term care insurance. The financing of care is one of the next major challenges for the coalition.
Ukraine inflicts ‘very painful strikes’ on Russia, says Netherlands
A representative of the Dutch Ministry of Defense stated that Ukraine is currently causing Russia 'very painful strikes,' as reported by Ukrinform.
Up to seven years in prison for theft of rare Pushkin editions in France
A Paris court has sentenced six Georgians for stealing rare editions of Russian classics, as Euronews reports. The sentences range from 18 months suspended to seven years.
AI and Work: Why the Fear of Job Loss Is Exaggerated
Many young people use AI daily but fear for their jobs. A column argues that the worry about entire professions disappearing overlooks the human longing for meaningful work.
Schleswig-Holstein elects Christopher Vogt as lead candidate
The FDP in Schleswig-Holstein has elected its state and parliamentary group leader Christopher Vogt as its top candidate for the 2027 state election. He received 94.42 percent of the votes at the state delegate conference in Neumünster.
Wittenberge: Train station reopens – ICE trains stop again
After three years of construction, the renovation of Wittenberge station in Brandenburg is complete. From Sunday, ICE trains will once again stop in the town between Hamburg and Berlin, reports Tagesspiegel.
Sony cuts Netflix, Prime Video and Spotify from 71 older devices
Sony is discontinuing streaming support on 71 older audio and video devices. Affected services include Netflix, Prime Video and Spotify, as reported by Digitalfernsehen.
World Cup 2026: Maguire Shocked by Tuchel’s Squad Snub
England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his World Cup 2026 squad without Harry Maguire. The 33-year-old Manchester United defender reacted with shock and deep hurt on Instagram.
EU Reform: Airline Passenger Rights Preserved – Breakthrough Achieved
EU member states have dropped their demand to restrict airline passenger rights. According to Deutschlandfunk, compensation for delays of three hours or more remains in place.
Care Fraud: Entrepreneur Denounces Exploitation of Insurance Fund
Josef Deutskens, an entrepreneur in the care sector, reports systematic abuse of long-term care insurance. The solidarity system is being exploited in practice, Deutskens told Spiegel.
IW Study: Germany Faces Shortfall of Around 4.3 Million Workers by 2036
By 2036, Germany could be short around 4.3 million workers, warns the German Economic Institute (IW) in a new analysis. The reasons are weaker population growth and the aging baby boomer generation.
Berlin–Hamburg Railway Line: Major Overhaul Completed
From Sunday, June 14, replacement services and diversions on the Berlin–Hamburg line will end. Deutsche Bahn is completing the major overhaul and introducing a small timetable change with shorter travel times.
Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon as ceasefire extended
Israel has launched new airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while the US, Israel, and Lebanon agreed to extend the fragile ceasefire by 45 days, according to Spiegel.
Beach Open Ebersberg: Olympic champions and stars compete
The Beach Open in Ebersberg will premiere on June 13 and 14. The tournament east of Munich attracts a top-class field: reigning Olympic and European champions Jonatan Hellvig and David Åhman from Sweden are competing, as is Norway's Christian Sandlie Sørum. German Olympic silver medalist Nils Ehlers is also taking part, though without his injured partner Clemens Wickler.
Jennifer Lopez wears Ukrainian fashion brand at concert in France
Jennifer Lopez performed at a concert in France wearing an outfit by Ukrainian label TTSWTRS, known for avant-garde and sustainable fashion.
Thousands of Steelworkers Protest in Saarland and Berlin Over Job Losses
Thousands of steelworkers in Saarland and Berlin have taken to the streets, fearing for their jobs as the industry faces economic headwinds.
BSW Abstention Could AfD Seize Power in Saxony-Anhalt
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) plans to abstain in all rounds of the election for minister-president in Saxony-Anhalt, refusing to back either the CDU or the AfD. According to Tagesspiegel, this abstention could hand the AfD a majority in the third round of voting.
Ukrainian drones hit strategic ports in Krasnodar
Ukrainian long-range drones struck port facilities on the Taman Peninsula in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight Friday, the Kyiv Post reports. Authorities confirmed one fatality and three injuries.
Susanna Rowson’s ‘Charlotte Temple’: America’s Bestseller
In 1794, a novel took the United States by storm: 'Charlotte Temple' by Susanna Rowson. The book became America's first bestseller and shaped an entire literary genre.
2026 World Cup: Ball with Only Panels Unveiled
The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is called Trionda and consists of just four thermally bonded panels – fewer than any previous World Cup ball, according to Spiegel.
Anthropic deactivates AI models after US export restrictions
The US company Anthropic has deactivated its most powerful AI models, 'Mythos 5' and 'Fable 5', following a US government order that prohibits access by foreign nationals.
Russian attack on market in Dnipropetrovsk region: nine wounded
Russian forces attacked a market in the Synelnykove district of Oblast on June 12, wounding nine people, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
US government forces Anthropic to block top AI model
The US government has ordered AI developer Anthropic to block access to its newly released Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, citing national security risks. The company complied, cutting off all users.
Tren de Aragua leader killed in US strike in Venezuela
US Donald Trump announced the killing of Tren de Aragua leader Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores by the US Southern Command. The Venezuelan government confirmed the death of the gang boss, who was killed in the southeastern state of Bolívar.
UN reports record high of civilian casualties in Ukraine
The United Nations recorded a record high of civilian casualties in Ukraine in May since April 2022. At least 274 people were killed, according to a UN report cited by Spiegel.
VAR first: Referee Makkelie reverses yellow card after dive by Almiron
During the USA's opening win against Paraguay, the VAR used its new powers for the first time to retroactively punish a dive by Miguel Almiron – but the protocol interpretation is controversial.
Iran insists on domestic uranium dilution before final deal with US
Iran has rejected the transfer of its highly enriched uranium abroad and demands its dilution within the country as a precondition for a final nuclear agreement with the United States, according to Iranian Foreign Abbas Araghchi, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Deutsche Bahn Abolishes Plastic BahnCard
The German railway company is ending the issuance of plastic BahnCards. New customers will only receive the discount card digitally on their smartphones.
EU launches accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union on Monday began the first negotiations in the accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa announced.
Haiti vs Scotland: Exotic Duel at World Cup Opener
On the night of June 13-14, Haiti and Scotland face off in Boston in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as reported by 24tv.
Clashes at One Nation Fundraiser in Melbourne
A man was detained by police during a protest against a fundraiser for the right-wing populist One Nation party in Melbourne on Friday, as reported by the Guardian.