Ex-Minister Widdecombe Killed with 21 Hammer Blows
Former British minister Anne Widdecombe was murdered in her home on 8 July. According to Ukrainska Pravda citing the BBC, the 78-year-old suffered 21 hammer blows to the head.
Month 21. July 2026
Three Drones Gas Lisbon Off Romania
Two rescued crew members of the tanker Gas Lisbon, attacked off Romania, report that three drones struck the vessel. The attack occurred about 20 nautical miles from the Romanian coast, according to Digi24 as cited by European Pravda.
Secret Meeting of German and Russian Ex-Officials in Baku Confirmed
Azerbaijani Ilham Aliyev has confirmed that former German and Russian government representatives held secret talks in Baku from July 12 to 14 about Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. German Friedrich Merz stated his government was neither involved nor informed.
Ukraine condemns Russian attack on gas tanker off Romania
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has condemned Russia's strike on the civilian LNG tanker Gas Lisbon off the coast of Romania, calling for tougher sanctions and more pressure on Moscow.
Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off Plymouth
A Russian warship held a live-fire exercise off the coast of Plymouth on Monday. The Royal Navy monitored the Neustrashimy, the BBC reports.
Bonn pulls 60 of 75 trams from service
Due to possible fatigue cracks, Bonn's municipal utility SWB temporarily suspended 60 of its 75 trams on Tuesday. According to WDR, the vehicles are to be inspected.
Laschet attacks Brosius-Gersdorf in surrogacy debate
In the debate over surrogacy, former CDU leader Armin Laschet has sharply attacked constitutional lawyer Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, calling her statement 'something cruder'.
Deutsche Bahn bans alcohol at all 5,400 train stations
The German railway company is expanding its alcohol ban to every station nationwide, citing safety concerns for passengers and staff.
Confident Performance: FC KARS U10 at the Tuscher Sommercup
The young footballers of the Munich-based FC KARS (U10) took part in the Tuscher Sommercup F1 Jugend tournament, which was held on July 19 in Hettenshausen. For the boys, who haven\'t been training together for that long, it was only their second official tournament, but the result exceeded many expectations: three wins, one draw, and only a single defeat in the match against the eventual tournament winner — the TSV Reichertshausen team.
Russian drone attack on residential building in Sumy: three injured
Russian troops attacked a residential area in Sumy on July 20, injuring three people, according to the head of the Sumy regional military administration, Oleh Hryhorov.
Scuffle over AfD wreath at commemoration of Hitler assassination attempt
A wreath laid by the far-right AfD party sparked a physical altercation at the German government's memorial ceremony for the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler.
Zalando reportedly cutting another 200 jobs in Berlin
The online fashion retailer Zalando is planning to cut around 200 more jobs at its Berlin headquarters, according to a media report citing internal documents.
Hundreds of thousands of victims: Strike against phishing service Kratos
Investigators from Germany and the US have dismantled the infrastructure of the phishing service Kratos. The service enabled thousands of attacks per month and affected hundreds of thousands of victims.
DAX closes flat at 24,847 points at start of the week
The DAX remained stable at 24,847 points on Monday. Tensions in the Middle East influenced the markets.
Syrskyi apologizes to Fedorov: ‘I knew nothing of a conflict’
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has publicly apologized to former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, saying he was unaware of any personal conflict between them.
Deep Purple plays Bavarian folk song ‘In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus’ at Tollwood festival
Deep Purple surprised the audience at Munich's Tollwood festival by incorporating the Bavarian folk song 'In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus' into Don Airey's keyboard solo.
Elbe pilot collapses on container ship – colleague resuscitates him via radio
An Elbe pilot collapsed on Sunday aboard the container ship "Maxine". He was revived by a colleague and flown to hospital by helicopter.
Football legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, the two-time European Footballer of the Year and former Hamburg SV star, has died at the age of 75, his family announced.
Armin Nassehi: Germans’ Grumbling Has a Political Function
Sociologist Armin Nassehi challenges Friedrich Merz's claim that Germans are a chronically grumbling nation. In an interview with Tagesspiegel, he explains why criticism of the government can also be an expression of deep-seated elite criticism.
AfD and Fantasies of Violence: A Commentary on July 20
The AfD uses satire as a backdrop for party events, revealing its stance on unjust regimes and democracy. A commentary in the FAZ warns of the serious implications of such fantasies of violence.
Zelenskyy Overhauls Security and Military Leadership
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing forward a new round of personnel changes in Ukraine's security and military leadership. According to the BBC, several key positions are set to change.
AfD Federal Executive Sets Up Investigation Committee in NRW Power Struggle
The AfD federal executive has refrained from immediate consequences in the power struggle with the party leadership in North Rhine-Westphalia, but has set up an investigation committee to scrutinize the state association, as WDR learned from AfD circles.
GB News: Ofcom will not investigate Belfast riot claim
UK media regulator Ofcom has decided not to investigate GB News over presenter Bev Turner's claim that there was no riot in Belfast in June, despite receiving 446 complaints.
India: Clashes at Protests of the ‘Cockroach Movement’
In New Delhi, government-critical protests by the 'Cockroach Movement' have led to clashes with police. Officers used tear gas and batons, according to Indian media.
Ukraine loses competition for its own migrants
The hope that Ukrainian war refugees will return en masse after the war is fading. According to a Gradus study, 53 percent of migrants still plan to return, but many cannot name a timeframe.
ZDF Disinvites ‘Danger Dan’: NRW Minister Liminski Shows Understanding
Unions Verdi and DJV criticize the short-notice cancellation of Daniel Pongratz's appearance on ZDF satire show 'Die Anstalt'. NRW Minister Nathanael Liminski (CDU), a member of the ZDF Television Board, finds the decision understandable.
Drowning Accidents: Water Rescue Service Warns Against False Sense of Security
The number of fatal drowning accidents in Germany is rising, with young men particularly at risk in lakes. At the same time, fewer and fewer children are learning to swim, reports Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Greece bans e-scooters for under-17s
Greece plans to ban e-scooters for children and teenagers under 17. Deputy Transport Minister Giorgos Kotsiras announced a corresponding tightening of the law.
Poznań: 60-year-old beaten after defending Ukrainian youth
A 60-year-old man was beaten at a tram stop in Poznań after intervening when three men shouted insults at a Ukrainian teenager. Police are searching for the suspects.
Aschheim: Bottle with explosive picric acid detonated in controlled explosion
A resident of Aschheim found a brown bottle with dried picric acid while cleaning. The substance is highly explosive, and the fire department carried out a controlled detonation.
Trump simply stays on stage during World Cup trophy ceremony
At the World Cup final in New Jersey, US Donald Trump and FIFA Gianni Infantino were booed by fans. Trump also caused a stir with a bizarre appearance during the trophy ceremony.
Russian Attack on Odesa: Three Killed in Strike on Civilian Infrastructure
A Russian attack on a civilian enterprise in Odesa on the afternoon of July 20 killed three people and injured six, according to the head of the city's military administration, Serhii Lysak, on Telegram.
Ukraine tests new drone boat for FPV attacks
The Ukrainian Omega Special Purpose Center has developed an unmanned boat that can launch FPV drones, support combat divers, and intercept aerial targets, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.
EU Commission relaxes methane rules due to supply shortages
The EU Commission has proposed temporarily relaxing methane rules in response to warnings about supply shortages. Violations of the requirements will not be penalized for now.
Scuffle at Stauffenberg commemoration: Bonhoeffer’s grandnephew attacks AfD wreath
At the central commemoration of the July 20, 1944 plot in Berlin, a scuffle broke out. According to a photographer for the German Press Agency, Tobias Korenke, a grandnephew of Nazi resistance fighter Dietrich Bonhoeffer, tried to remove a wreath placed by the AfD parliamentary group at the memorial in the Bendlerblock.
Italo orders Siemens high-speed trains for 3 billion euros
Italian rail operator Italo has ordered 26 high-speed trains from Siemens Mobility for three billion euros. The company plans to enter Germany's long-distance rail market from 2028.
Wildfires in Southern France: Hundreds of Firefighters Deployed
Several wildfires have broken out in southern France. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the flames, and many people have been evacuated to safety.
Drone Attack on Moscow Region: Warehouse and Refinery on Fire
After a Ukrainian drone attack on the night of July 20, a warehouse and an oil depot are burning in the Moscow region. According to Ukrinform, citing the Telegram channel ASTRA, at least six people were injured.
World Cup Final: Argentina’s Paredes Attacks Spanish Players – Sharp Criticism
After a 0-1 loss in the World Cup final against Spain, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes attacked several Spanish players. The incident has drawn massive criticism from experts and former professionals.
Pistorius Plans September Meeting with US Defense Secretary Hegseth
Boris Pistorius intends to travel to Washington and Texas in September for talks with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth. According to Ukrainska Pravda, citing Politico, a visit to the Pentagon and a possible bilateral meeting with Hegseth are planned.