Russian attack destroys residential building in Kyiv – dead and injured

A nine-storey residential building in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been completely destroyed in a Russian attack. At least 18 people were killed, the BBC reports.

A nine-storey residential building in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been completely destroyed in a Russian attack. At least 18 people were killed, the BBC reports.

The Festival of the Upper Bavaria district began on Wednesday in Unterschleißheim. The cultural festival includes more than 30 events at 18 venues.

After two suspected far-right arson attacks in Cottbus, Brandenburg's Interior Minister Jan Redmann (CDU) sharply condemned the acts. State security and a homicide squad are investigating on suspicion of attempted murder.

The US government has rejected an extension of the USMCA free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada in its current form.

Bayer shares surged around six percent to about 52 euros by midday, topping the DAX index. A Deutsche Bank analyst comment and the spin-off of the glyphosate business boosted the stock.

CDU and SPD have agreed on a reform package for the housing market in the coalition committee. It aims at affordable new construction and blocking the socialization of private housing corporations in Berlin.

Nine German states start their summer holidays this weekend, which could lead to traffic jams on the highways. According to ADAC, roadworks and heat damage are expected to cause disruptions, especially on major travel routes.

The German government has presented a new income tax reform plan that will relieve 83 percent of taxpayers, with costs of around ten billion euros and implementation planned by 2028.

Germany's national team crashed out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16, losing to Paraguay on penalties. According to 24tv citing Bild, the head coach is set to be sacked after the debacle.

Kevin Volland and Florian Niederlechner are not in the squad for the training camp of insolvent TSV 1860 Munich in Bad Füssing, as reported by BR.

In Zehdenick, Brandenburg, tap water is no longer safe to drink due to elevated bromate levels. The district of Oberhavel warns of potential cancer risk.