For decades, political disputes in Germany have been drawn along the line between rich and poor. But another conflict threatens the country's future: the generational divide between young and old.
A Russian drone crashed into a residential building in the Romanian city of Galați during an attack on Ukraine, injuring two people, the Romanian government said on Friday.
Ukrainian forces have severed all land connections from the occupied Kherson region to occupied Crimea, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The strikes on bridges and supply routes aim to cripple Russian logistics.
Germany's inflation rate fell to 2.6 percent in May, driven by a temporary fuel tax cut, the Federal Statistical Office reported. But the relief at the pump ends in late June.
The German government has presented a draft law to implement the European AI regulation. The aim is to create an innovation-friendly and reliable legal framework for artificial intelligence in Germany.
The new Common European Asylum System (GEAS) takes effect this Friday. According to FAZ, it could reduce the number of irregular migrants but will not bring a complete halt.
Germany kicks off its World Cup campaign on Sunday (7:00 p.m. local time, ARD and MagentaTV) under the closed roof of the Houston Texans' Stadium against World Cup debutant Curaçao. Manuel Neuer could set several records on his return, according to Tagesspiegel.
The extension of Frankfurt's U5 subway line into the Europaviertel district is expected to cost 72 million euros more than previously budgeted, according to the city's light rail development company.
Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing the General Staff, that on June 11 there were 241 combat engagements with Russian troops. Ukrainian defenders repelled most attacks on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
In the night of June 12, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 117 combat drones. Ukraine's air defense shot down or electronically neutralized 102 of them, according to the Ukrainian Air Force as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.
US Donald Trump has called off the planned attack on Iran, boosting stock markets. The DAX is expected to open significantly higher today.
A nationwide warning strike in Italy's rail network has been causing train cancellations and schedule changes since last night. According to Deutschlandfunk, strikes in air travel are also announced starting Saturday.
Russia's crude oil production fell to 9.009 million barrels per day in May, the lowest level in a year, as Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure intensified.
Singer Ariana Grande has demanded the Trump administration stop using her song 'Bye' in political videos, after the White House posted a TikTok clip showing migrant arrests set to the track.
South Korea won its second World Cup group match against the Czech Republic 2-1. In the opening game, Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, with three players seeing red cards.
South Korea, like co-host Mexico, won its first game at the FIFA World Cup. The team around superstar Heung-Min Son defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Nico Schlotterbeck, center-back for the German national team, speaks in an interview with Sportschau about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and his contract extension with Borussia Dortmund until 2031.
Russian troops attacked the city of Mykolaiv with Shahed combat drones on the morning of June 12. A man was injured and a transport company was damaged, according to the head of the regional military administration, Vitaliy Kim.
Jürgen Klopp has sharply criticized the level of the 2026 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, calling it 'tactically simply bad,' according to Spiegel.
Russian forces launched 949 attacks on 44 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, killing two civilians and wounding three others, according to the regional military administration.
Migration routes to Greece are shifting: more and more refugees are attempting the dangerous crossing from Libya directly to Crete, according to Tagesschau. Athens is growing concerned about a new migration route via the island.
The planned building modernization law by the black-red federal government is facing broad criticism from the northern German states. According to NDR, the states have submitted nearly 70 proposed amendments.
The Hessian state government rejects a change in the allocation of school places. According to the FAZ, the lottery procedure for the transition to secondary schools will remain in place.
The German Children's Charity (Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk) has called on the federal government to financially support the development of child-friendly digital games. The organization emphasized that digital games should be recognized as a legitimate part of children's and youth culture and should no longer be dismissed as a low-value hobby.
Russia continued its air terror against Ukraine on Tuesday morning, attacking the city of Mykolaiv. Explosions were heard in the city, according to 24tv.
The black-red coalition wants to suspend the automatic salary increase for Bundestag members this year. According to a report by Zeit, the plan is receiving cross-party approval.
Japan will have to do without captain Wataru Endo at the FIFA World Cup. The Liverpool professional is injured, and Shuto Machino from Borussia Mönchengladbach has been called up as his replacement.
Pop star Shakira performed the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai' at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, according to ZDFheute.
US Donald Trump has nominated former SEC chief Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence, according to Spiegel. Clayton is set to succeed Tulsi Gabbard.
British Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned after disagreements with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over defence spending. Healey criticised the insufficient funds given the current security situation.
Poland has agreed not to suspend bus traffic at the Shehyni-Medyka border crossing during the summer months despite planned repairs, Ukraine's Deputy Minister for Reconstruction Oleksiy Kuleba announced.
US Donald Trump has canceled the airstrikes on Iran that were scheduled for Thursday evening, citing discussions brought to the highest leadership level. The naval blockade remains in place, according to a post on Truth Social.
Ukraine and the EU have fundamentally changed the logic of the Ukraine Facility program: from now on, all reform indicators are linked to EU integration. Deputy Economy Minister Dariia Marchak announced this on Thursday.
Steven Spielberg returns to his roots with 'Disclosure Day': The film tells of aliens who want to save humanity from nuclear war through empathy. Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in a work that feels like a successful déjà-vu.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, German defender Nico Schlotterbeck has warned against underestimating underdog Curaçao, reports Spiegel.
Women desperate to become mothers are being confronted with sexual propositions and cheap, illegal sperm samples online, the BBC reports.
The logistics group DHL targets an annual revenue of three billion euros from renewable energy logistics by 2030 – a fivefold increase from current levels. The company announced this at its own conference, as reported by FAZ.
The German Lawyers' Day 2026 has begun in Freiburg. According to FAZ, lawyers are discussing training reforms, artificial intelligence, and the resilience of the profession.
A dispute has erupted within the EU over how to allocate €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility (EPF). According to the Kyiv Post, Poland and Slovakia demand full reimbursement for weapons already delivered, while Germany and Scandinavian countries insist on sending the funds directly to Ukraine.
The Munich District Court had sentenced Otto Z. to prison for an alleged plagiarism intrigue against forensic pathologist Matthias Graw. As the FAZ reports, the appeal trial before the Munich Higher Regional Court has now begun – with unusual scenes.