Anthropic accuses Alibaba of unauthorized copying in AI training
The US AI company Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of illegally using its AI models to train its own systems.
Month 26. June 2026
US Senator Cassidy Accuses Trump of Lack of Transparency on Iran War
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has accused Donald Trump of failing to inform the public truthfully about the war against Iran. A meeting between Trump and Cassidy, along with three other senators who supported a Democratic resolution to limit combat operations, escalated into a heated argument.
GSM-R Disruption Paralyzes German Rail Traffic, Euro to Have Upper Limits
A disruption of the GSM-R radio system has largely paralyzed German rail traffic. Meanwhile, the digital euro is set to have upper limits, and Norway bans AI in schools.
JazzBaltica 2025: IB.SH Jazz Award for Ben Prechtl
The JazzBaltica festival on the Baltic coast has awarded the IB.SH Jazz Award to saxophonist Ben Prechtl. The prize, worth 5,000 euros, will be presented on June 25 on a stage in Timmendorfer Strand.
Ukraine: 1,270 Russian Soldiers Killed in One Day
The Ukrainian Armed Forces killed 1,270 Russian occupiers on June 24, according to the General Staff.
Trump Praises NATO Chief Rutte as ‘Great Leader’
Donald Trump praised NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte as a 'great leader' during a meeting in the Oval Office in Washington, while reiterating his criticism of European allies.
Medical Association Warns of Health Risks from Heat
Germany's Federal Medical Association and the German Alliance on Climate Change and Health have warned of health risks due to persistently high temperatures, calling on the public to help each other.
World Cup 2026: Bosnia beats Qatar 3-1, Switzerland wins group
Bosnia-Herzegovina kept their hopes of reaching the round of 32 alive with a 3-1 win over Qatar, while Switzerland secured top spot in Group B by beating Canada 2-1.
DHL delivery driver convicted of assault in Herne
A DHL delivery driver has been convicted of dangerous bodily harm after beating two people in Herne-Wanne. According to Spiegel, the man felt provoked.
TUI: New bookings collapse due to Iran war – last-minute demand rises
New bookings at travel giant TUI have collapsed because of the Iran war. As the summer holidays begin in Germany's first states, the company is banking on spontaneous travelers.
Coalition Against Expropriation: Berlin Election Campaign in Focus
An unusual coalition has formed in the Berlin election campaign to prevent the expropriation of housing companies.
Belarus Switches Off Retransmitters for Russian Shahed Drones
Belarus has deactivated the retransmitters that Russia used to guide Shahed drones toward targets in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The systems were taken offline on Monday, Zelensky said, citing military and intelligence reports.
RAW site in Berlin: District politicians pass resolution to preserve it
The cultural venues on Berlin's RAW site are under threat, with the club Cassiopeia facing eviction. The district assembly in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg has now passed a resolution to save the site.
Fuel Rationing in 22 Russian Regions
Twenty-two Russian regions have imposed restrictions on the sale of gasoline and diesel, affecting nearly a quarter of the country's federal subjects, according to the Kyiv Post citing The Moscow Times.
Up to 40 Degrees: Next Heatwave Hits Northern Germany
The next heatwave has reached the north. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), temperatures of up to 38 degrees are expected.
AI-Generated Nude Images of Students: Police Investigate in Berlin-Pankow
At the Heinz-Brandt School in Berlin-Weißensee, two students are accused of creating and distributing AI-generated nude images of female classmates. School authorities have been notified, and police are investigating.
EU to Issue More Free Emissions Certificates from 2027
The European Commission plans to increase the number of free emissions certificates for industry as early as 2027, as part of a reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).
Fuel Shortage in Russia Reaches Vladivostok – Expert Warns
The fuel crisis in Russia has now reached Vladivostok in the Far East, according to Ukrainian broadcaster 24tv, citing military expert Roman Svitan, who says the situation is tense in many regions.
EU Ambassadors Agree to Extend Russia Sanctions by One Year
EU ambassadors have approved a 12-month extension of economic sanctions against Russia, Ukrinform reports, citing an informed source in Brussels.
Former Chancellor Scholz to Lead New Development Commission
Germany's cabinet has appointed a new development policy commission, to be co-chaired by former Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and former Costa Rican Laura Chinchilla.
Germany in the World Cup knockout stage: Next opponent confirmed
Germany has qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.
France Records Hottest Day Since 1947
France has experienced its hottest day since records began in 1947, according to the national weather service Météo-France. The record was set on Tuesday and broken again on Wednesday.
Zelenskyy: Belarus Disables Russian Repeaters
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Belarus has disabled signal repeaters used by Russia for attacks on Ukraine, confirming this to journalists.
Formula E won’t race in Nuremberg: Plans fail
The Formula E will not visit Nuremberg in the 2026/27 season. According to the Abendzeitung-muenchen, negotiations for a street circuit at the Norisring have failed.
Alibaba Sues US Government Over Military List
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the US government after the Pentagon placed it on a list of companies allegedly linked to the Chinese military. The company seeks to overturn the designation.
Capital Pension: Up to 393,000 Euros Extra Possible
Germany's planned capital-funded supplementary pension could provide workers with up to 393,000 euros in additional savings, according to calculations by Handelsblatt for different age groups.
UK records hottest June day since 1976
Britain has broken the record for the hottest June day. The Press Association reports that 35.8 degrees Celsius were measured in Wiggonholt, West Sussex, surpassing the previous high of 35.6 degrees from 1976.
World Cup 2026: Germany face Ecuador without Brown and Schlotterbeck
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will be without Nathaniel Brown for the final World Cup group match against Ecuador. Eintracht Frankfurt left-back is out with a minor adductor issue, as ZDF reporter Nils Kaben reported from the DFB camp in Winston-Salem.
Protest on Ku’damm: Berliners Fight to Save RAW-Gelände
Dozens of people protested on Kurfürstendamm with live music and impassioned appeals to preserve the RAW-Gelände in Friedrichshain. The future of the cultural site remains uncertain.
IOC to Select Host for 2036 Summer Olympics in 2029
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has set a timeline for awarding the 2036 Summer Games. According to Sportschau, the decision is expected in mid-2029.
DFB Team as Group Winners: Nagelsmann Rotates Against Ecuador
Germany's national team faces Ecuador on Thursday (10:00 p.m. / ARD and MagentaTV) in their final World Cup group match. The DFB team is already assured of top spot, so head coach Julian Nagelsmann could make changes to the starting lineup.
World Cup 2026: Brazil and Scotland Battle for Knockout Spots
On June 24 and 25, 2026, decisive group matches are taking place at the FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Brazil and Scotland are among the teams fighting for a place in the knockout round.
Fusion Festival 2026 kicks off in Lärz with tens of thousands of visitors
The alternative culture festival transforms a former Soviet military airfield into a festival city with music, theater, and performance until June 28.
Rheinmetall stock halves: share price crash after frigate deal falls through
Rheinmetall's share price has halved in nine months, dropping from over 2,000 euros to around 950 euros after the German defense ministry scrapped a major frigate project.
Farmers’ President Warns of End of Minijobs Due to Pension Reform
Joachim Rukwied, president of the German Farmers' Association, has criticized the pension commission's plans to abolish minijobs for most population groups as 'economic nonsense.' He warned of severe consequences for small and medium-sized enterprises at the German Farmers' Day in Freiburg.
Open Workshop Moves into Youth Center
The Gilching municipal council unanimously decided against demolishing the vacant youth center and granted the association Offene Werkstatt 'Ausgepfuscht' a five-year rent-free usage agreement.
Italy attacks NATO chief Rutte over remarks on US flight launches
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sparked a sharp conflict with Rome by pointing to hundreds of US flight launches from Italian bases during the Iran war. Italy's Defense Ministry dismissed the account as 'completely misleading.'
Four Ukrainian sailors return from Iranian detention
Four Ukrainian sailors who were detained by Iranian forces in April aboard the container ship Epimonidas have returned home, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.
Raids at Former Gazprom Subsidiary: Gas Supplier Suspected of Sabotage
Investigators have searched a former subsidiary of the Russian energy giant Gazprom. Germany's Federal Public Prosecutor General's Office announced that there is a suspicion of sabotage – the gas supply in Germany could be at risk.
Bachfest Leipzig reviews Gardiner collaboration after incident
The Bachfest Leipzig is reviewing its collaboration with star conductor John Eliot Gardiner after a new incident. According to Kultur, the 83-year-old allegedly tried to tuck a certificate of thanks into the neckline of a colleague's T-shirt after a concert.