Nearly 40 women held at the controversial private Delaney Hall facility in New Jersey have joined a hunger and labor strike, demanding the release of minors, the sick, and mothers, as well as improved conditions.
A Russian Communist Party lawmaker has warned of a looming 'social explosion' in Russia and demanded a public plan to end the war against Ukraine, the Kyiv Post reports.
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) pushes back against criticism for not flying the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building during Berlin's Christopher Street Day.
The Munich band Sportfreunde Stiller has released their comeback album 'Happy Birthday', as reported by Abendzeitung München. The album with ten new songs is available now.
The Bundesrat has approved a reform of the Violence Protection Act, allowing courts to order electronic ankle tags for potential violent offenders.
Ukrainian forces have struck several key Russian supply bridges in occupied territories using inexpensive medium-range drones, according to UNIAN citing Business Insider. The attacks targeted crossings at Armyansk, Chonhar, and Henichesk.
US Donald Trump called off a planned massive military strike on Iran after leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan called him and assured him a preliminary deal with Tehran was imminent, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
A key US surveillance authority (FISA) is set to expire at midnight Friday after Congress failed to renew it. Donald Trump responded to the crisis by nominating Jay Carney as permanent Director of National Intelligence (DNI), following backlash over his previous pick, Bill Pulte.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted a sanctions package of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) against 29 Russian propagandists and 17 media organizations, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
The humpback whale that stranded in the Baltic Sea died four to five days after its release, according to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Minister Till Backhaus (SPD). The whale was still alive and diving after being transported to the North Sea, Backhaus said.
Jonathan Tah will play for Germany at the 2026 World Cup for the first time. The Bayern Munich defender has been waiting for this moment for years, as Deutsche Welle reports.
The Bundesrat has approved the pharmacy reform proposed by the black-red coalition. According to the Abendzeitung München, pharmacies will be allowed to offer more services, including vaccinations, preventive check-ups, and, in certain cases, dispensing prescription-only medications without a prescription.
China has confirmed the detention of a US citizen. The authorities accuse the man of espionage and endangering national security, as Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian announced.
A Sturmgeschütz IIIG from World War II has been discovered during construction work on a Bundeswehr airbase in Nordholz near Cuxhaven. Ralf Raths, director of the German Tank Museum Munster, provides context for the find.
Ukraine is continuing its strategy of destroying Russian supply routes in the south. According to former head of Ukraine's foreign intelligence service Mykola Malomuzh, panic is growing among Russian troops on the occupied peninsula.
The pro-Russian party Strong Armenia, led by oligarch Samvel Karapetyan, has filed a request with Armenia's Central Election Commission to annul the June 7 parliamentary election, alleging widespread violations.
Ukraine's Air Force has warned of a high probability of missile launches from Russia's Kapustin Yar test site within the next 24 hours. On the evening of June 11, an air raid alert was issued across Ukraine due to a ballistic threat.
US Donald Trump has signaled the imminent signing of an agreement with Iran. However, Tehran has not yet confirmed the deal, as Deutsche Welle reports.
The Bundesrat has approved a reduction in the air travel tax, which will cut ticket prices by up to 11.40 euros per flight depending on the route starting in July. However, according to Zeit, it remains uncertain whether airlines will pass the savings on to customers.
The security area at Hamburg Airport was evacuated on Monday morning after a man triggered an emergency door opener. Police gave the all-clear around 11:30 a.m., according to reports.
The Bundesrat has approved a law aimed at simplifying administrative procedures and reducing red tape within the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI).
Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Munich will not be available for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada's coach Jesse Marsch announced this.
After negative financial results and internal strife, a new management team is set to stabilize the Collegium 2000 senior home in Kirchheim, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
After the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, ZDF expert Christoph Kramer has called for a fundamental change to the video assistant referee system. The 2014 world champion particularly criticized the use of super slow-motion replays.
Pop singer Olivia Rodrigo has released her new album, sparking a discussion about her style. Her babydoll dress and girlish aesthetic are being critically examined.
Clemens Pig has been elected as the new director general of ORF. The decision by the foundation board came after a 15-hour marathon session, the broadcaster announced.
Taylor Swift, 36, is set to become the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, according to Euronews. The honor comes shortly after she attended the NBA Finals.
Raúl Jiménez scored his first World Cup goal in the opening match of the 2026 tournament against South Africa and then broke down in tears. The Mexican striker wore a protective headband that recalled a severe skull fracture he suffered more than five years ago.
Seven people with dementia visit the Zoo. In front of the enclosures of prairie dogs and bison, images from childhood suddenly return – sometimes painful ones.
The number of corporate and consumer insolvencies in Germany increased in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
A landlord in Saarbrücken has failed in court with a rent increase of nearly 20 percent. The Saarbrücken District Court declared the demand invalid, as reported by the FAZ.
A satirical column in the FAZ suggests Germany should impress Trump, Putin, and Xi with cage fights in front of the Chancellery. The text parodies the perceived weakness of German foreign policy and the staging of power.
The US and Central Asian states want to boost investments in critical minerals. According to Euronews, a Trump envoy delivered the message to Kazakhstan's President Tokayev.
Four alleged pseudo-fortune tellers are facing trial in Kyiv for defrauding four women of approximately 800,000 hryvnias, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
The Mecklenburg State Theatre in Schwerin has announced its program for the upcoming season, featuring 32 premieres.
Deutsche Bank, US bank Citi and Swiss bank UBS have been mandated to prepare a possible stock market listing of Uniper, according to Handelsblatt. The three institutions are to act as global coordinators for the gas group's return to the stock exchange.
Christian Bruch, CEO of Siemens Energy, warns that Germany risks losing its competitive edge in building data centers, with consequences for national prosperity. He calls for rapid expansion of digital infrastructure.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47 after more than three years in a coma, the royal family announced.
A lasting peace in Ukraine is only possible through a Ukrainian military victory or the death of President Vladimir Putin, according to retired Canadian Lieutenant Christopher Coates. He spoke to Ukrinform after a visit to Ukraine.
The Central Election Commission of Ukraine has recognized Andrij Lewus as a new member of parliament. According to Ukrainska Pravda, he took the oath in the Verkhovna Rada on Friday.