World Cup 2026: Michael Olise Chases Pelé’s Assist Record
Ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals, France's Michael Olise is on the verge of breaking a legendary record held by Pelé. Bayern Munich star has already provided five assists, reports 24tv.
Month 10. July 2026
Kazakhstan Rejects Claims of Drone Launch for Omsk Refinery Attack
Kazakhstan's foreign ministry has dismissed Russian media reports alleging that drones used in an attack on the Omsk oil refinery were launched from Kazakh territory, calling the claims unsubstantiated and provocative.
Court temporarily stops fee cut for psychotherapists
The Berlin-Brandenburg State Social Court has temporarily halted the fee reduction for psychotherapists that was introduced in April. The ruling is final.
Bundestag approves construction of new gas-fired power plants – opposition votes against
The Bundestag has approved the construction of new gas-fired power plants. The opposition voted against the law, which will impose additional costs on consumers starting in 2031.
Selenskyj: Political Agreement with Trump on Patriot License
Ukraine has reached a political agreement with the United States on a license to produce Patriot missiles, President Volodymyr Selenskyj announced. Technical teams are now to push ahead with implementation.
Darmstadt: Flatter Arches Planned for Rheinstraßenbrücke
The dilapidated Rheinstraßenbrücke in Darmstadt is set to be replaced by a new bridge in 2030. According to the FAZ, the city has received approval from the Hessian Ministry of Transport for a revised design.
Lawrov: Russia no longer believes in Western willingness to negotiate
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lawrov said Moscow will no longer trust that the West seeks a negotiated solution to the war against Ukraine, accusing Western nations of merely feigning readiness for talks while issuing ultimatums.
Tom Hanks Turns 70: From Hotel Bellhop to Hollywood Star
Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood's most beloved actors, celebrates his 70th birthday. The two-time Oscar winner looks back on a remarkable career, from his humble start as a hotel page to iconic roles in films like 'Forrest Gump' and 'Philadelphia.'
Hannover 96 signs goalkeeper Pascal Loretz from Luzern
Hannover 96 has signed 23-year-old goalkeeper Pascal Loretz from FC Luzern. He signed a contract until 2030 and is expected to become the new number one.
Wolfsburg signs Dutch international Carleer
The women's football team of Wolfsburg has signed Dutch international Lieske Carleer. The 25-year-old center-back signed a contract until 2029.
Cemetery thefts: Couple sentenced to multi-year prison terms in Berlin
A couple stole bronze sculptures and reliefs from cemeteries over several years, including from a children's cemetery. The Berlin Regional Court sentenced the 68-year-old man to four years and four months in prison, and his 63-year-old wife to four years and two months.
Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Military Solutions Seem Off the Table
Tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are rising as both sides simultaneously wage war and negotiate. A military solution is considered unlikely.
World Cup 2026: Bad losers and racist outbursts
The football World Cup is being overshadowed by unsportsmanlike behavior. Several teams suspect a conspiracy, protests are mounting, and a Paraguayan senator has made racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé.
Sami Khedira to Become Assistant Coach to José Mourinho at Real Madrid
Former German international Sami Khedira is set to return to Real Madrid as an assistant coach under José Mourinho, according to reports.
Muchova beats Gauff in thriller to reach first Wimbledon final
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff 6:2, 1:6, 7:6 (12:10) in the Wimbledon semi-final to reach her first final at the grass-court major. The Czech saved a match point and converted her second after 2 hours 35 minutes.
Mister Müden: Heidschnucke Ram Crowned
At the Müden Heidschnucke Day in Müden an der Örtze, an 80-kilogram young animal from Neuenkirchen won the title of the most beautiful Heidschnucke ram.
Blackout Lies: Berlin Mayor Wegner Under Fire
Berlin's governing mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) faces mounting pressure over false claims about his crisis management during the major power outage in early January. New research by Tagesspiegel shows that Wegner's assertion he spent the morning of January 3 on official phone calls is untrue.
Bavaria: Large daycare centers fear loss of funding due to BayKiBig reform
The reform of the Bavarian Child Education and Care Act (BayKiBig) threatens the existence of many large daycare centers. Childminders fear for their future because an important subsidy is being cut.
Wild Accident in MV: Deer Crashes Through Windshield – Driver Dies
A 66-year-old woman died in a wildlife accident on the B321 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. According to police, the animal was thrown into oncoming traffic by one car and smashed through the windshield of her vehicle.
Lubinets demands mobilization reform after attack on TCC vehicle in Lviv
After a crowd attacked a military recruitment office vehicle in Lviv, Ukrainian Dmytro Lubinets called for an immediate reform of mobilization procedures and equal legal assessment of all violations.
World Triathlon Hamburg: These Streets Are Closed This Weekend
This weekend, Hamburg will host the World Triathlon. Starting Friday, street closures and traffic disruptions are expected in the city center.
Starnberg: City Council Wants to Gymnasium After Jürgen Habermas
The Starnberg city council has voted overwhelmingly in a non-public session to rename the local gymnasium after the philosopher Jürgen Habermas.
Protest against closure of maternity ward in Potsdam grows
More than 15,500 people have signed a petition against the planned closure of the maternity ward at St. Josefs Hospital in Potsdam. The ward is set to close on August 1 as part of hospital reforms.
Zverev faces fairy-tale man Fery in Wimbledon semi-final
Alexander Zverev will face British underdog Arthur Fery in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday. The 24-year-old wildcard has become a crowd favorite.
Munich deploys scancars against illegal parkers
Munich plans to use camera-equipped vehicles, known as scancars, to catch illegal parkers. The cars will scan license plates and automatically report violations.
Health Reform: Karlsruhe Rejects Emergency Motions
The Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed emergency motions filed by the Greens and the Left Party against the planned adoption of the health reform. As Tagesschau reports, the Bundestag can now pass the law as planned on Friday.
Bundestag Passes Law for Automatic Child Benefit from 2027
The Bundestag has passed a law that will automatically pay child benefit from 2027, initially for second children. The law is set to take effect in early January 2027.
“Dune: Part 3” Trailer Paul Atreides as Tyrant
A new trailer for “Dune: Part 3” was unveiled at a fan event, depicting Paul Atreides as a ruthless emperor grappling with the consequences of his rule.
Disobeyed Ban: 50-Year-Old Attacks Police at Munich Central Station
A 50-year-old man lightly injured three police officers at Munich Central Station on Wednesday. According to federal police, he attacked the officers when they tried to enforce a ban on his presence.
Camping site planned at Heimstettener See – first facility in Munich district
A family of restaurateurs from Aschheim is planning a campsite at Heimstettener See. It would be the first such facility in the Munich district.
Tantris Eckart Witzigmann with a Dedicated Menu
Munich's Michelin-starred restaurant Tantris is paying tribute to its most famous chef with a special menu. Eckart Witzigmann recently celebrated his 85th birthday.
Salzgitter AG takes over HKM – 2,000 jobs to be cut
Salzgitter AG is fully acquiring Duisburg-based steel company HKM. Around 2,000 of the 3,000 jobs are expected to be eliminated.
Chat Control: Scan Approval Clears Hurdle in EU Parliament
The controversial chat control proposal has cleared a key hurdle in the EU Parliament. The plan allows automated scans on end devices without breaking end-to-end encryption.
“Spiegel” Takes Legal Action Against Christian Ulmen
The news magazine is pushing for a full court hearing after a court order banned it from making certain claims about the actor.
Left fails in Karlsruhe: Heating law can proceed
The Left party has failed in its emergency appeal against the new heating law at the Federal Constitutional Court. The court dismissed the complaint as inadmissible, clearing the way for a vote in the Bundestag.
RoguePlanet Zero-Day: Microsoft Revises Patch
Microsoft has released a new patch for the Windows security vulnerability RoguePlanet (CVE-2026-50656). The update fixes a flaw in the Malware Protection Engine that could grant system privileges.
Bambi Awards Canceled: Burda Group Halts Media Prize
The Burda Group has canceled this year's Bambi Awards ceremony, citing excessive organizational and financial costs.
Trump: Spain Shows ‘Great Generosity’ After Trade Threat
US Donald Trump said Spain 'fully capitulated' and showed 'great generosity' after he threatened to end trade relations at the NATO summit. The Spanish government responded calmly, calling ties 'excellent.'
FritzOS 8.25: Data Agreement Worries Users
With the update to FritzOS 8.25, manufacturer Fritz (formerly AVM) introduces a new data agreement that has many users concerned. It primarily involves diagnostic and maintenance functions.
Reform: Housing Allowance Increase Delayed
The planned increase in the Bafög housing allowance for students living away from their parents has been postponed by six months. Union and SPD education policy experts announced that the rise from 380 to 440 euros will now take effect in the summer semester of 2027.