After the World Cup round of 16 match between France and Paraguay, Kylian Mbappé was racially insulted by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla de Boccia. The French government and football federation have clearly distanced themselves from the remarks and announced legal action.
Raphael's Sistine Madonna is one of the world's most famous paintings. Originally, the altarpiece hung in a church in Piacenza before being sold to Dresden – but the pictorial program is still alive there, as FAZ reports.
Konstantin von Notz, security policy spokesperson for the Greens, shares Defense Minister Boris Pistorius's concern that the AfD could gain access to intelligence information if it enters government. Speaking to Deutschlandfunk, von Notz said the AfD is too close to Russia, similar to its sister party FPÖ in Austria.
The German government plans to reform parental allowance: the maximum benefit period is to be reduced from 14 to 12 months, while the number of father months increases from two to three. This is according to a draft law obtained by Politico magazine.
Singer Lauren Bennett, known for the hit 'Party Rock Anthem,' has died at age 37. Her death was confirmed by former bandmates of the girl group G.R.L.
Germany's national basketball team defeated Cyprus 111:79 (56:31) in a World Cup qualifier for 2027. Captain Dennis Schröder led the team to its fifth win in six qualifying games.
The number of blown-up and robbed ATMs in Germany is declining, according to an insurance company.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has suffered a serious arm injury after jumping over an advertising board following the round-of-16 win against Mexico and will miss the rest of the World Cup. According to US portal The Athletic, the 36-year-old requires surgery.
The political crisis in Germany is escalating. The AfD is planning radical changes and preparing to use federal coercion. Democratic civil society must stand up against authoritarian tendencies.
England's round-of-16 victory against Mexico, the match was set to be moved six hours earlier. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer personally intervened to save the original kickoff time.
The Ukrainian government has introduced a draft law that would legalize the delivery of court summons via messenger, email, or through the Prosecutor General's Office website.
The German government is holding a memorial ceremony at the Berlin Bendlerblock on July 20, 2026, marking the 82nd anniversary of the assassination and coup attempt against Hitler. Federal Minister Karin Prien will deliver the address, and Bundestag Vice President Andrea Lindholz will lay a wreath.
US Donald Trump is seeking a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia's war of aggression.
Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine overnight on July 6, targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, European allies and Canada counter US Donald Trump's criticism of defense spending with their own figures. According to the German Press Agency (dpa), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted that alliance partners are already investing around four percent of their gross domestic product in defense and security.
Pamplona kicked off the San Fermín festival on Monday with the traditional 'Chupinazo' rocket, as over 12,000 people gathered in the city center to celebrate.
Christian Pulisic is in the spotlight as the US faces Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The former teenage prodigy is seen as the key to his generation's first major success.
A Vienna court has convicted two former Syrian security officials for torture and sexual violence against regime opponents, Deutsche Welle reports. The defendants include the former intelligence chief of Raqqa and another official.
Tadej Pogacar has won the first Pyrenean stage of the 113th Tour de France and taken the yellow jersey from Jonas Vingegaard. The Slovenian launched the decisive attack shortly before the finish.
The German cabinet has approved a draft law that will significantly cut housing benefit from 2027. The cabinet, led by Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD), aims to save 1.5 billion euros next year and 2 billion euros annually from 2028.
Rapper Ikkimel left studio guests and viewers baffled with her provocative song 'Fußballmänner' on ZDF's 'Morgenmagazin' on Monday morning, while the artist herself clearly enjoyed the performance.
Munich prosecutors are investigating suspected sexual abuse of a child in connection with a football club in the Munich area. A man over 60 is in pretrial detention.
The well-known hit composer Ralph Siegel (80) is in an artificial coma after a severe pneumonia. According to tz, his family fears for his life.
The 51st Hamburg Ballet Days concluded with the Nijinsky Gala LI, a five-hour marathon of dance on pointe and barefoot.
The 43rd Munich Festival concluded with the presentation of the Cinemerit Award to US actor David Duchovny. According to FAZ, Duchovny took the stage at the Amerikahaus at 7:44 p.m. to accept the honor.
The German cabinet has passed a draft law to overhaul housing benefits. According to the government, the reform will reduce spending and cut administrative red tape starting January 2027.
The German railway company Deutsche Bahn tried to end the comparison with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) with a social media video – but instead sparked ridicule.
German industry received more orders than expected in May, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Orders rose by 1.9 percent compared to the previous month.
The neobroker Trade Republic is expanding its trading offering to 30 domestic and international exchanges and introducing automatic best-price execution, the company announced.
Two trams collided head-on in Rüdersdorf near Berlin on Tuesday morning, leaving eleven people injured and both vehicles derailed.
Trump's handling of the Iran war has severely damaged the United States' standing with its regional partners. Reports of a rift with Saudi Arabia highlight the political cost.
The defense startup Helsing can build a factory in Hallbergmoos near Munich. The community approved the project with a large majority, as Heise reports.
A man and a woman died in a shooting in Offenburg on Monday morning. Police found the man dead in a driveway; the woman later succumbed to her injuries in hospital.
Due to acute wildfire danger in southern France, residents are being forced to leave their homes. The prefecture of the Pyrénées-Orientales department announced that the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday will take place without spectators and the advertising caravan.
The German cabinet approved the 2027 budget draft on Monday, which includes significantly higher new borrowing and a massive increase in defense spending, according to Deutsche Welle.
Sony plans to stop selling games on Blu-ray discs from 2028. For Nico Ernst, this is an unacceptable loss for gaming culture – there would be alternatives.
China's military has test-fired a long-range missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific, triggering concern in Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
Just days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish police have detained 39 people, including journalists and academics. Meanwhile, a Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed at least ten people.
The 'Communal Living' project in the Wiesbaden district of Bierstadt is nearing completion. The waiting list for the 37 apartments is long.
Health Minister Nina Warken has revised her draft law on the financial reform of statutory health insurance. The changes affect co-insurance for partners and manufacturer discounts on medications.