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.
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.
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.
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.
Naomi Osaka caused a surprise at Wimbledon by defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16. The Japanese player won 2:6, 6:7 (2:7) and reached the quarter-finals of the London Grand Slam for the first time.
This weekend, interested visitors can explore 25 rooftop gardens and terraces in Munich. Not only spectacular views await, but also some unexpected installations.
The Netherlands will host the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the decision as 'historic'.
Friedrich Merz (CDU) called on all parties to support the upcoming reforms in his government statement – but the balance is subdued. According to Zeit, the appeal reads like an admission of stagnation.
Reese Witherspoon produces the backstory of Elle Woods, taking the cult blonde back to high school. The Tagesspiegel asks whether the prequel is necessary – and reaches a clear conclusion.
The planned requirement for a doctor's note from the first day of illness reveals a questionable view of humanity by the federal government. Instead of relieving the sick, they are placed under general suspicion.
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.
The km5 Hp1 headphones recall the look of Sony Walkman and Discman models, blending 80s and 90s design with Bluetooth 5.4 and 24-bit audio.
The Kroschke Research Prize for Child Protection in Medicine has been awarded to two psychologists from Hamburg. Their work highlights the role of fathers in preventing child endangerment.
Following an urgent appeal by Munich's mayor, the city's utilities have asked residents to reduce water consumption to prevent shortages.
US Homeland Minister Markwayne Mullin openly rejoiced at the elimination of the Iranian national football team from the World Cup in the United States. Iran's foreign minister then accused Washington of poor hospitality.
Canadian director Daniel Roher, Oscar winner for the documentary "Navalny," makes his feature film debut with "The Piano Tuner." The thriller starring Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall opens in theaters this week.
Gitanas Nauseda has appointed Social Democrat Mindaugas Sinkevicius as Lithuania's new prime minister. The 42-year-old was previously elected by parliament in Vilnius with 80 votes.
Ximena Ramos Salas arrived in Sweden as a Chilean refugee in 1986 and immediately felt welcome. Her son Andres, who joined her eight years ago, now faces deportation alone – tightened asylum laws force him to leave.
The British government publishes its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (Dip) ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey. The plan aims to raise defence spending to 2.68% of GDP by the end of the decade – a figure criticised as insufficient by both the opposition and parts of the governing party.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced further reforms to the UK asylum system, including a means-tested scheme requiring asylum seekers to pay about £10,000 for state-funded living costs or face denial of settled status.
After attending his mother's funeral, Didier Deschamps is back with the French national team. The coach and midfielder Adrien Rabiot discuss the unique situation.
Images of bears staring pensively at mountain landscapes are spreading rapidly across social networks. Are humans projecting their own thoughts onto a predator, or is there more going on inside those furry heads than some might think?
Germany spends more on healthcare than most other countries, has above-average numbers of doctors and hospitals – and yet patients experience long waiting times and overcrowded emergency rooms. Health economist Boris Augurzky explains why the subjective impression of a shortage economy clashes with the statistics of oversupply.
Gender equality has made progress in marriage and family, but in parliament it lags behind. The initiative 'Parität Jetzt' is calling for a Bundestag with equal numbers of women and men.
German author Lena Schätte has won the prestigious Ingeborg Bachmann Prize. The jury awarded her the prize on Sunday in Klagenfurt for her text 'What We Carry.'
Acne is not just a teenage problem. Adults also suffer from the chronic skin condition – and society often underestimates the psychological consequences. FAZ reports on those affected who struggle with prejudice and the constant gaze in the mirror.
Colombia's national team coach Nestor Lorenzo has praised Bayern Munich's Luis Díaz as a leader and role model for the squad. The forward is among the standout players at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement to end hostilities. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a first step on a difficult but necessary path.
Canadian pop star The Weeknd will perform three concerts at Munich's Arena in June 2026. They are the final shows of his tour before he plans to radically reinvent himself, according to his own statements.
Michiel Dijkema stages Giovanni Battista Bononcini's rediscovered Baroque opera "Cefalo e Procride" at the Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci. The production is praised for its simplicity and poetic quality.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will be without Nathaniel Brown for the final World Cup group match against Ecuador. Eintracht Frankfurt left-back is out with a minor adductor issue, as ZDF reporter Nils Kaben reported from the DFB camp in Winston-Salem.
Kai Havertz is a regular starter under Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann. Against Ecuador, the Arsenal striker could get a rest in favor of Deniz Undav.
Ahead of his meeting with US Donald Trump, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has emphasized European support for the US in the Iran war. Trump had repeatedly criticized a lack of help from Europe.
A 57-year-old woman filmed a man in a regional train from Augsburg to Munich as he secretly recorded under a 28-year-old woman's skirt. The victim later filed a complaint with the federal police.
On Sunday, summer temperatures caused a rush at the Naturbad Untere Au in Frastanz. Queues formed as early as the early afternoon.
A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration's investigations into politicians in Minnesota, accusing the government of using the probes for intimidation.
The German government is taking a stake in the Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS, signaling that main battle tanks remain relevant for future warfare despite drones and cyber threats.
In June 1966, the Beatles landed in Munich for the first and only time. Thousands of fans went wild, police lost control – and a horde of wrestlers, a broken elevator, and seven society ladies added to the chaos.