Voters in Oklahoma and Georgia head to the polls on Tuesday for primaries seen as a test of Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Democrats in Washington DC are holding an internal primary for the mayoral election in November, according to the Guardian.
Due to a shortage of the letter V, fans currently cannot order DFB jerseys with the names of Kai Havertz, Alexander Pavlovic, and Deniz Undav. Adidas confirmed the shortage and promises a quick fix.
The number of social housing units in Germany continued to decline in 2025. According to the federal government, despite subsidies for new construction, a net total of around 20,000 units were lost, with North Rhine-Westphalia particularly hard hit.
The Canadian circus Cirque du Soleil will perform its insect parade 'Ovo' at Munich's Olympiahalle in January 2027. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the 17-year-old production features 53 acrobats in insect costumes.
Michel Friedman was scheduled to speak at the opening of the 150th Bayreuth Festival about antisemitism and Richard Wagner. The festival management canceled the event due to security concerns, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
The shortage of skilled workers in Germany has more than halved since 2022. According to KfW bank, however, the reason is not a larger supply of labor but the weak economy.
Ukrainians value democratic ideals but are deeply skeptical of political parties and parliament. A new collected volume, reviewed by the FAZ, explains this paradox.
Lionel Messi heads into the 2026 World Cup with a record: on June 17 against Algeria, he will play his 200th international match. As Sportschau reports, his role has changed – but the team around the world champion remains largely unchanged.
The controversial statue of former Vienna mayor Karl Lueger has been re-erected under police protection. Vienna's Greens criticize the return of the monument as insufficient and warn of a problematic signal in times of growing anti-Semitic tensions.
Former US National Security John Bolton says Iran exploited Donald Trump's desperation in negotiations to secure better terms, weakening US strategic interests.
Germany's national railway operator has launched a program to improve safety and cleanliness at train stations by deploying mobile repair teams, reports Der Tagesspiegel.
US Donald Trump has reiterated at the G7 summit that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. According to the Guardian, Trump said the agreement with Tehran is now entering its second phase.
Dino Toppmöller takes over French cup winners RC Lens. The 45-year-old succeeds Pierre Sage, who is moving to Crystal Palace, as reported by FAZ.
A 250-kilogram World War II bomb was defused in Potsdam on Tuesday. According to Tagesschau, around 6,500 people were affected by evacuations, and the main train station was closed.
Abdullah Ibrahim, the renowned South African jazz pianist and composer, has died at the age of 91. Cyril Ramaphosa announced the musician's death, citing information from the family.
Fox Corporation announced on Monday its plan to buy streaming hardware maker Roku for $22 billion, aiming to expand its media reach.
US Donald Trump announced that the United States will turn its attention back to ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine now that the Iran crisis has been resolved. According to the Kyiv Post, Trump expressed optimism that both Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are ready for negotiations.
The French artist JR has opened a walk-in cave installation on the Pont Neuf bridge. According to Euronews, the "Caverne" can be seen until June 28.
Users of Germany's rail infrastructure cover only ten percent of the costs. This situation has led to a deadlocked debate over financing and track access charges.
Joshua Kimmich is experiencing his third World Cup – for the first time as captain of the German national team. According to Tagesspiegel, the tournament began with a novelty for the 31-year-old: an opening win.
After just one World Cup match, Tunisia has sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi. According to Tagesspiegel, experienced Frenchman Hervé Renard will take charge for the remainder of the tournament.
Tunisia's football association has sacked national coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one World Cup match, following a 1-5 loss to Sweden in the opening group game.
The G7 states are meeting in Évian to discuss new peace efforts for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is taking part in the talks, as reported by Tagesschau.
Iran's national team secured a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their first World Cup match on US soil, a game marked by strong political undercurrents.
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has set clear conditions for German participation in mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz. He told ZDF's heute-journal that both Iran and the US must agree to the operation.
A 12-year-old girl has discovered a bronze arm ring from the Celtic period in Büdingen, Hesse. According to the FAZ, the roughly 2,700-year-old treasure is now on display at the Keltenwelt am Glauberg museum.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have proposed a new theory on the origin of biodiversity: stress factors such as tides and storms may have driven the evolution of sexual reproduction. According to Die Zeit, the prehistoric creature Fractofusus was evolutionarily stuck without sex.
Spain started the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 0-0 draw against debutant Cape Verde. The 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha was named man of the match.
The Frankfurt literature festival 'Literaturm' explored the tensions between East and West Germany in its 13th edition, with discussions on consumerist mothers, the legacy of dictatorship, and the difference between novelist and historian.
Thanks to a 0-0 draw between Spain and Cape Verde, a win against Ivory Coast on Saturday is enough for the German national team to safely reach the knockout round of the World Cup. The match takes place in Toronto.
US Donald Trump has confirmed a framework agreement with Iran. The official signing is scheduled for June 19 in Geneva, as Ukrainska Pravda reports.
In July, the EU Commission plans to decide on increasing CO₂ emission costs for industry. According to FAZ, the plan is driving a wedge through the German economy.
Ibrahim Maza, a striker for Bayer Leverkusen, will play for Algeria at the World Cup in North America – not for Germany. The 20-year-old, born in Berlin, chose his father's home country.
In the takeover battle for Commerzbank, Italian banking giant Unicredit is escalating the conflict: it is openly threatening to replace the supervisory board and the management board of the German institute, Handelsblatt reports.
The Court of Appeal in London has confirmed the ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, ruling that its classification as a terrorist organization is lawful, according to Der Spiegel.
Despite an inflation rate of over three percent in May, the Bank of England (BoE) is not expected to raise its key interest rate. According to the FAZ, Governor Andrew Bailey is hesitating because of the energy price shock.
Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" premiered at the Theater Lübeck on Friday, turning the timeless story of love, jealousy, and betrayal into a gripping psychological thriller, as reported by NDR.
An unusually strong El Niño is threatening livelihoods in Southeast Asia, as reported by Deutsche Welle. The weather anomaly is hampering rice and palm oil production and driving up costs for fuel, food, and transport.
At a UFC event at the White House, heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit repeated the false claim that former first lady Michelle Obama is a man. The incident overshadowed celebrations for Trump's 80th birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Club Cassiopeia and other cultural institutions on the RAW-Gelände in Berlin-Friedrichshain face eviction as early as June. According to the Tagesspiegel, the owner of the site, the Kurth Group, has broken off negotiations with the Senate and the district that had been ongoing for years.