After a freight train derailed in Nidderau, the railway line between Friedberg and Hanau will remain closed until at least August 7. The Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) announced that a replacement bus service will be set up.
A Russian guided bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia on July 20 killed one person and wounded five others, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Oblast Military Administration.
Ukrainian commentator Bohdan Vitvitsky warns that recent criticism from Polish politicians over Ukraine's honoring of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is endangering bilateral relations. Such disputes play into Russian propaganda, Vitvitsky argues.
After a railway employee suffered life-threatening injuries when he fell from a moving regional train, the Karlsruhe District Court has rejected an arrest warrant against the 36-year-old suspect. The court cited doubts about the sequence of events after reviewing surveillance footage.
Jens Spahn's resignation, the Union is looking for a new parliamentary group leader. Today, the CDU leadership and the Bundestag faction are deliberating on the succession.
Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England, Norway coach Stale Solbakken has sent a heartfelt message to his childhood idol Kevin Keegan, who is battling advanced cancer.
Erling Haaland has already scored seven goals at the World Cup. His coach also knows the other side of the Norwegian striker.
Bayeux Tapestry, a fragile masterpiece depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066, arrived at the British Museum in London on July 10, 2026, under strict security precautions.
British tennis wildcard Arthur Fery lost his Wimbledon semi-final to second-seeded Alexander Zverev, but thousands of fans gathered on Henman Hill to cheer him on.
Comedian Torsten Sträter has spoken publicly for the first time since revealing his cancer diagnosis. In the '1Live Comedy Talk' with Felix Lobrecht, he gave the all-clear.
In Potsdam, residents can now apply for around one in ten municipal services digitally, including ID cards, passports, and housing benefits.
Ukraine has struck 18 Russian vessels in one of the largest overnight drone operations of the war, including 13 oil tankers from the so-called shadow fleet, according to the Kyiv Post, citing the General Staff and the commander of drone units. Oil refineries, fuel depots and power substations were also attacked.
Germany's parliament and upper house have passed several decisions directly affecting citizens, from health insurance to broken smartphones.
The 9th Duke of Wellington has lost his hereditary seat in the House of Lords after the Labour government expelled all hereditary peers. He is not fighting the move but instead calls for a complete overhaul of the upper chamber.
Germany's Bundesrat has approved a law aimed at preventing abusive paternity acknowledgments, particularly those involving foreign children.
Extreme athlete Anton Palzer covered the 115 kilometers and 3,036 meters of elevation from Munich's Marienplatz to the summit of the Zugspitze in 4 hours and 43 minutes – entirely under his own power. The 33-year-old cycled and ran the route.
France has become the first team to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to 24tv, Didier Deschamps' side beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston, advancing to the semi-finals for the third time in a row – a first for the French.
Russian forces attacked the center of Zaporizhzhia with guided glide bombs, killing one person and wounding 16 others.
Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step won the 7th stage of the Tour de France. The Belgian prevailed in a mass sprint in Bordeaux, while German rider Max Kanter finished fourth.
Russian forces struck four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, and guided bombs, wounding five people, according to regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha.
Starting next year, employees will have to present a sick note from the first day of illness. Family doctors see patient care at risk – and feel abandoned by politicians.
Bundestag and Bundesrat have passed the healthcare savings package and the new heating law. Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner announced his resignation, as reported by ZDFheute.
Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has expressed outrage over the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to allow Russia's return to the Olympic Games. In exclusive comments to Deutsche Welle, Bidnyi called the move cynical and unacceptable.
The United States remains open to negotiations with Iran even after the end of the ceasefire, according to Donald Trump. Mediators from Qatar are reportedly en route to Tehran for talks.
Alexander Zverev has become the first German male tennis player to reach the Wimbledon final since Boris Becker 31 years ago. The 29-year-old defeated British outsider Arthur Fery 7:6, 6:2, 6:4 in the semi-final.
Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has defended her controversial savings package for the healthcare system against massive criticism. In an interview with the F.A.Z., she emphasized that the compromises were very good and that the financial gap had been closed.
The Alive festival in Lisbon has introduced a dedicated literature stage for its 18th edition, creating a space for books, writing, and the power of stories, according to organizers.
The Kyiv city administration is sticking to July 15 as the introduction date for the new bus fare of 30 hryvnias. The transport authority denied rumors of a postponement, UNIAN reports.
The Bundestag has suspended the planned increase in lawmakers' salaries for July. MPs are thus foregoing around 500 euros more per month.
The Bundestag has passed the Building Modernization Act, which again permits the continued operation and new installation of gas and oil heating systems. Bundesrat also approved the law.
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has withdrawn his candidacy for the top spot in the state election in September, citing ongoing criticism over his communication during the January power outage.
Russian troops shelled the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk region for the second time on July 10, causing injuries, according to the head of the Kramatorsk City Military Administration, Oleksandr Honcharenko.
More than half of British voters consider Farage and his Reform UK party 'very sleazy', according to a new poll.
The Bundesrat has voted to make the denial of Israel's right to exist a criminal offense. The Bundestag is expected to decide on the bill, introduced by Hesse, after the summer break.
Helene Fischer will film a concert movie during her current tour. The singer's team announced on Instagram that the recordings will take place during her concert in Vienna.
The gynecology and obstetrics department at St. Josefs Hospital in Potsdam has closed with immediate effect. Alexianer group cited staff shortages for the early closure.
In the trial against Christina Block, spectators and journalists had to leave the courtroom when a witness was asked intimate details. According to the FAZ, this could have far-reaching consequences for the end of the proceedings.
Travelers with Deutsche Bahn must prepare for new disruptions due to extensive construction work in the Rhine-Main region.
The family musical "Peter Pan" premieres today at the Plau am See Castle Festival. Visitors actively shape the journey to Neverland.
On a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen, a window pane shattered shortly after takeoff. Passengers had to hold the man sitting next to the window, and the aircraft returned to the departure airport.