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.
Month 1. June 2026
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.
Russian attack on Odesa: Maternity ward hit
On the morning of June 1, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in southern Oblast, damaging a maternity ward and administrative buildings of a hospital, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
SPD attacks Union over Bafög funding caveat
The federal government has placed the planned Bafög increase under a funding caveat, putting the reform's implementation in doubt. The SPD immediately criticized the Union, which is said to have pushed for the caveat.
Trump wants to freeze Ukraine war before US election in November
Ukraine expects US Donald Trump to de-escalate the war before the congressional elections on November 3, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing government sources in Kyiv.
Mandelson Documents: British Government Fears Embarrassing Revelations
The British government is releasing over 1,000 pages of private messages from former US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Insiders expect 'toe-curling' revelations about internal government debates.
Colombia: Espriella Wins First Round of Presidential Election
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, securing 43.7 percent of the vote, according to Guardian.
Ethiopia Votes: Abiy Ahmed’s Party Expected Landslide Victory
Polls opened in Ethiopia on Tuesday for parliamentary elections. Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is running unopposed in several constituencies, according to Deutsche Welle.
French Navy Stops Sanctioned Oil Tanker in the Atlantic
The French Navy has intercepted an oil tanker in the Atlantic that is subject to international sanctions. The vessel belongs to the so-called Russian shadow fleet, according to reports.
Health Reform: Health Insurance Contributions Rise at Different Rates
The German government has presented its health reform. According to Spiegel, the plans affect insured individuals very differently.
Iran strikes US base in Kuwait – retaliation for airstrikes
After US airstrikes on Iranian military targets, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has attacked a US military base in Kuwait. Fighting between the two countries continues despite ongoing negotiations, the Guardian reports.
Katherina Reiche: Crisis Summit Despite Looming Kerosene Shortage
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has not attended a single crisis summit with oil companies and airlines since the start of the Iran war, according to Spiegel. This comes as a kerosene shortage threatens holiday travel.
Hungary: Sulyok’s resignation deadline expires
The deadline set by Prime Minister Péter Magyar for President Tamás Sulyok to resign expires at midnight. Sulyok refuses and cites the Venice Commission, according to Euronews.
US and Iran Report New Strikes Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire in effect, the US and Iran have reported new military strikes. According to Welt, the US Army attacked radar and drone facilities in southern Iran, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim a strike on a US base.
Russia launches new drone attack on Ukraine – air raid alerts in several regions
Russia launched a new wave of attack drones against Ukraine on the evening of May 31, triggering air raid alerts in multiple regions, according to 24tv.
Kuwait reports missile and drone attack as US bombs Iran
Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack on its territory on Monday, with air raid sirens sounding across the country simultaneously, according to the Guardian.
California reports one of the largest declines in homelessness
California recorded one of the largest drops in homelessness last year, according to a new report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The number of homeless people fell by nearly 3 percent to 181,934.
Visits to New Jersey ICE Facility Partially Restored
After days of protests and a hunger strike by detainees, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has partially resumed family visits at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill and DHS confirmed on Sunday morning, as reported by the Guardian.