Blake Lively Demands More Money from Justin Baldoni
After an out-of-court settlement, actress Blake Lively is again demanding money from her former film partner Justin Baldoni, according to Spiegel.
Month 2. June 2026
Berlin: Tram derails in Hohenschönhausen – 20 injured
A tram derailed and was torn open in Berlin on Tuesday morning. According to Bild, 20 people were injured, three of them seriously.
Denmark: Frederiksen Forms Minority Government on Second Attempt
Mette Frederiksen has succeeded in forming a new Danish government on her second attempt, according to FAZ. The new administration is a minority government with members from different political camps.
DAX rises as Iran war and euro inflation take center stage
Germany's leading index DAX was trading higher on Wednesday. Contradictory statements about the Iran war have left markets unfazed so far, according to Handelsblatt.
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3.2 Percent in May
Inflation in the eurozone rose to 3.2 percent in May, driven by higher oil prices due to the Iran war, according to Tagesschau.
Small Boy Rescued from Rubble in Kryvyi Rih
A small boy was pulled from the rubble in Kryvyi Rih following Russian attacks on Ukraine, n-tv reports. The rescue is part of the ongoing Russian aggression against the country.
Sylt: 30-Meter Concrete Canopy Collapses onto Sidewalk in Westerland
A 30-meter-long concrete canopy collapsed onto a sidewalk in Westerland on Sylt on Tuesday. According to FAZ, residents were startled by a loud bang.
Turkey nominates Uzun for World Cup squad – three Bundesliga players included
Turkey's national coach Vincenzo Montella has announced his 26-man World Cup squad. According to Kicker, Montella relies on three Bundesliga professionals, including Uzun.
ARD documentary on 1994 World Cup: Vogts and the weeks of betrayal
An ARD documentary examines the failure of the German national football team at the 1994 World Cup. It focuses on coach Berti Vogts and three 1990 world champions who allegedly betrayed him.
CSU Vice Weber Writes Policy Letter – Criticism of Söder?
A letter by CSU Vice Chairman Manfred Weber on the party's policy direction has caused unrest. Many interpret it as criticism of Markus Söder – political expert Ursula Münch disagrees.
Yuliana Hnatyshyn’s Apartment Destroyed in Russian Attack on Kyiv
A massive Russian missile strike on Kyiv has severely damaged the apartment of well-known Ukrainian influencer Yuliana Hnatyshyn. According to 24tv, she and her fiancé were at home when the explosion occurred.
Dante returns to FC Bayern as new U23 coach
FC Bayern Munich has officially announced the return of former defender Dante. The 42-year-old will take over the club's U23 team with immediate effect.
Massive Night Attack on Kyiv: Four Dead, Over 60 Injured
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing four people and injuring more than 60, according to Ukrainian authorities. Numerous buildings were destroyed.
Merz: ‘Germany Has Become Too Expensive’ – Radical Reforms Demanded
Friedrich Merz (CDU) has called for radical reforms at the East German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow. 'Germany has become too expensive,' he said, as reported by WELT.
DFB Win Against Finland: Younger Players Impress
The German national football team won a test match against Finland. As Sportschau reports, the game provided important insights for the starting lineup at the upcoming World Cup. The lineup could be younger than previously expected.
Alba Berlin faces first match point in Bamberg
After two convincing home wins, Alba Berlin can clinch the championship in Bamberg. The game will take place in a completely different atmosphere, as Tagesspiegel reports.
Night Attack on Poltava: One Injured, Buildings Damaged
Russian forces attacked the Poltava region with drones and missiles overnight on June 2, damaging a private enterprise, residential houses, and farm buildings, and injuring one person, according to the head of the regional military administration, Vitaliy Dyakovnych.
Ukraine reports 249 combat engagements at front on June 1
The Ukrainian General Staff reported 249 combat engagements along the entire front line on June 1, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 56 Russian attacks, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Massive Russian attack: Ukraine repels 642 of 729 targets
Russia launched a massive combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on June 2, 2026. Ukraine's air force said air defenses neutralized 642 of 729 aerial targets, including 40 cruise missiles.
Denmark: New Coalition Under Pro-Ukraine Frederiksen
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen has announced the formation of a new left-centrist coalition government, remaining in office as a staunch supporter of Ukraine.
Iran Talks and Inflation: Market Outlook for June 2
Contradictory statements on the Iran negotiations are causing uncertainty in the markets, according to Handelsblatt. Meanwhile, analysts expect a rise in inflation in the eurozone.
Russia reportedly considers importing jet fuel
Russia is reportedly considering importing jet fuel, according to Handelsblatt. The news comes as Moscow continues its massive assault on Kyiv and all of Ukraine.
Russia attacks Kyiv and Dnipro: Dead and wounded
In the night of June 2, the Russian army launched a combined attack on Ukraine. According to the BBC, there are dead and dozens of wounded in Kyiv and Dnipro, with residential buildings on fire.
Australia Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has imposed new sanctions on three Israeli individuals and four organizations in response to escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, The Guardian reports.
Russian air strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv: at least five dead
Russian air strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least five people and wounded dozens overnight into Tuesday, The Guardian reported, citing Ukrainian authorities.
Alba Berlin wins second playoff semifinal against Bamberg
Alba Berlin has won the second playoff semifinal of the Basketball Bundesliga against Bamberg. According to Tagesspiegel, Alba dominated the second home game of the series, especially with a strong defense.
Putin threatens Ukraine after alleged attack on Starobilsk
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 'closed conversation' about possible retaliation for the alleged Ukrainian strike on Starobilsk, as reported by 24tv.
AI developer Anthropic files for IPO
Anthropic, the company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed for an initial public offering. The US firm was recently valued at $965 billion, according to Spiegel.
Louvre Heist: Investigators Find Photos on Suspects’ Phones
After the jewel theft at the Louvre, investigators have reportedly discovered new clues. According to Zeit, they found images from inside the museum on suspects' phones.
Flensburg shopkeeper convicted for incitement to hatred
A shopkeeper in Flensburg displayed a sign in his window banning Jews from entering his store. The Flensburg district court has now sentenced him to a suspended prison sentence for incitement to hatred, as reported by Tagesschau.
Trump: Iran Talks to Continue – Netanyahu Promises No Troop Deployment
US Donald Trump has rejected reports that Iran wants to break off negotiations with the United States. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured in a phone call that he would not send troops to Beirut.
Ex-ambassador returns Ukrainian award over UPA honor
Poland's former ambassador to Ukraine, Bartosz Cichocki, has returned a Ukrainian state decoration awarded by President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the Kyiv Post, he is protesting Kyiv's decision to honor a military unit with the title 'Heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).'
DFB team wins second Finland test before departure to Chicago
The German national team also won the training duel against Finland on Sunday, after already winning the test match 4-0. According to Kicker, it was the final test before the team's departure to Chicago.
Four Dead in Head-On Crash in Thuringia: Two Mothers and Toddlers
A devastating head-on collision between a car and a truck on a country road in Thuringia claimed the lives of four people on Monday afternoon. The victims are two women and their two 18-month-old children.
Four Dead in Head-On Crash in Thuringia: Car Collides with Truck
A 20-year-old driver lost control on a country road in southwestern Thuringia on Tuesday afternoon, causing a head-on collision with a truck that killed four people, including two toddlers.
Bafög Increase: Union Questions Agreement, SPD Furious
The planned Bafög increase is on the rocks again: the Union is questioning the already negotiated financing, according to Spiegel. The SPD reacts angrily.
Italy: Toll Refunds for Traffic Jams on Highways from June
Starting June 1, Italy introduces a new rule: if you get stuck in traffic on a toll highway, you'll get a partial refund. The news comes from Deutschlandfunk.
Asylum applications in Germany drop to pandemic levels
In May, Germany recorded the lowest number of asylum applications since the coronavirus pandemic. According to Zeit, the number of initial applications fell by around 30 percent compared to the previous year.
Polish official demands apology from Zelensky in UPA dispute
Marcin Przydacz, head of Poland's Bureau of International Policy, has demanded that President Volodymyr Zelensky apologize to Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The dispute centers on Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
SPD Plummets to 11 Percent in Poll – FDP Would Bundestag
The SPD has fallen to a record low of 11 percent in the latest GMS Sunday poll, while the AfD extends its lead and the FDP would return to parliament for the first time since 2024.