Germany has suffered a defeat in the election for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Reactions from German politics describe the outcome as a 'blamage', 'quittung' and 'defeat', according to Deutschlandfunk.
Russian forces are trying to encircle the city of Lyman and expand their offensive to other cities, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in its latest frontline report.
Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party has won a landslide victory in South Korea's local elections, securing nearly every office up for grabs. Only the capital Seoul fell to the conservatives, as reported by FAZ.
The Berlin CDU has presented its election program, which includes video surveillance, edge development, and criticism of the Greens. The draft is to be adopted at a state party conference on June 9, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
The Trump administration has brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, contingent on Hezbollah halting all attacks and withdrawing its fighters from southern Lebanon, according to the Guardian.
Kuwait's defense ministry said it intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones from Iran. An Indian national was killed in an attack on Kuwait City's airport – the first reported death in a Gulf state since the US-Iran ceasefire in April.
TSV 1860 Munich must drop to the regional league due to a lack of liquidity. Lok Leipzig will not move up to the 3. Liga despite the vacancy; instead, Havelse benefits.
Kai Havertz has arrived with the German national team in Chicago after losing the Champions League final. The Arsenal attacker faces strong competition from Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade, according to ZDF.
Thomas Müller and his wife Lisa have separated after nearly 17 years of marriage, as confirmed by an official statement, reports Tagesspiegel.
US Donald Trump has appointed 38-year-old Bill Pulte as acting intelligence coordinator. According to FAZ, Pulte has experience in real estate and investments, but not in intelligence services.
An 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Southampton, and police initially mistook the victim for the perpetrator. The case could intensify the power struggle around Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reports Spiegel.
Thomas Müller and his wife Lisa are separating. Their joint lawyer Christian Schertz confirmed the news to Bild.
Cologne Cathedral is set to charge tourists twelve euros for entry, as reported by "Welt." The cathedral administration justifies the move by stating that 99 percent of visitors are tourists.
Aldi Nord warns of salmonella in grated basil of the brand Le Gusto. Customers should not consume the product.
A decades-old contract entitled thousands of fans to free entry to the World Cup opening match at the Azteca Stadium. According to ZDFheute, the dispute has now apparently been resolved.
Michelle Obama advises young people to stick with frustrating jobs. The former US first lady emphasizes that such experiences prepare them for leadership roles.
Germany's leading stock index, the DAX, dropped below the 25,000-point mark on Wednesday, driven by escalating tensions in the Iran war and new US tariff threats.
The European Commission has removed Greece from its list of countries with macroeconomic imbalances. Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed the decision, as reported by Deutschlandfunk.
The Union has rejected a reform of the joint tax assessment for married couples (Ehegattensplitting). A concept for redesigning the tax advantage, presented by economists, is well received at the Finance Ministry, as the FAZ reports, but implementation is considered unlikely.
Greece has filed a formal diplomatic protest with Ukraine after an explosive-laden naval drone was discovered off the island of Lefkada in May. A Greek investigation concluded the drone belonged to Ukraine and was part of an operation targeting Russian ships, the Kyiv Post reported, citing Greek media.
Brandenburg's Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) has tested an AI program designed to relieve nursing staff of time-consuming documentation. He was impressed by the technology's potential.
Trip-hop pioneer Tricky is set to perform in Berlin-Neukölln. The British musician, who had a residence in the German capital long before Harry Styles, calls Berlin his temporary home.
Germany wants to return to the UN Security Council. The UN General Assembly votes from 4 p.m., as Bavarian Broadcasting (BR) reports.
Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, the Federal Commissioner for Freedom of Information, is calling for a transparency law and constitutional protection of the right to access government information. The goal is an amendment to the Basic Law.
A Berlin court is expected to decide in the coming days on the future of the Green Party's planned reform, which has sparked significant internal conflict, according to Tagesspiegel.
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer has been temporarily barred from describing the operators of a Berlin bookshop as extremists, following a court injunction.
The US fast-food chain Taco Bell is opening two branches in Munich, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
According to a forecast by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the population in the Munich region will grow by only about three percent in the coming years – mainly on the outskirts, while some areas are even expected to see a decline.
In a podcast interview, US Donald Trump described a joint ticket of Vice President JD Vance and Marco Rubio for the 2028 presidential election as 'unbeatable,' fueling speculation about his succession.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has lowered its growth forecast for the global economy, citing the impact of the Iran war.
A general strike on Wednesday paralyzed large parts of Portugal. Train stations stood empty, services were canceled, and schools and hospitals were affected, Euronews reports.
Germany's weak economy is taking a heavy toll on the budget of the Federal Employment Agency (BA). According to Tagesspiegel, the agency is heading for a deficit in the billions.
Zeit Magazin presents a risotto that combines broad beans (fava beans) with asparagus, calling it the last spring risotto.
The wrapping of the Pont Neuf in Paris as a tribute to Christo has been damaged. According to Spiegel, the opening of the installation by French artist JR has been postponed.
Alexander Zverev will face 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in the French Open semifinal on Friday. The German has a golden opportunity to win his first Grand Slam title.
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has ruled in a test case on compensation for a soldier who lost part of his income due to delayed salary payments. According to 24tv, the case involved an allowance set by a government decree.
US Donald Trump is reportedly using the power of his office more aggressively than ever for private gain. According to Tagesspiegel, data show extremely conspicuous stock purchases by his son.
According to News, the same US Air Force pilot was shot down twice within weeks during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
A Russian drone strike on the village of Rokytne in Kharkiv region on June 3 killed two people and injured three, Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
Russia has launched massive strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. According to a report by Spiegel, Vladimir Putin spoke of a 'new dimension' of the war.