Jens Spahn, former German health minister, has taken part in secret meetings of Peter Thiel's dialogue network. However, he has canceled his attendance at the next meeting in Dublin in August 2024, according to multiple media reports.
EU Council President António Costa called Moscow to speak with Vladimir Putin. This unilateral move is seen as an affront in Brussels.
The Staatstheater Wiesbaden presents Mozart's 'Così fan tutte' as a social-psychological experiment set in a lecture hall. The production by Marie-Ève Signeyrole impresses musically but falls short conceptually.
Germany's national team plays Ivory Coast on Saturday in Toronto. According to a podcast by Süddeutsche Zeitung, Kimmich faces a heavy workload – the midfielder must lead the young squad as captain and playmaker.
The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen to shipping, but mines and other issues complicate the return to normalcy.
The United States has immediately implemented its plans to reduce military contributions to European defense. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged European allies to fill the gaps ahead of a defense ministers' meeting in Brussels.
Reports of Russia's economic weakness are mounting, but history shows this does not mean the war will end soon. Military ambitions often outpace economic capacity.
After the first round of group matches at the 2026 World Cup, ARD referee expert Lutz Wagner draws an interim conclusion. He criticizes the red card not shown to Lionel Messi but praises the new rules for net playing time.
At the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, a shift in the US administration's stance on Ukraine is emerging. After a phone call with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump publicly called on Russia to reach an agreement—a signal European leaders view as a success of their talks.
SPD leader and Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has promised every citizen a 500-euro annual tax relief, but economist Dominika Langenmayr argues the plan is unfeasible due to rising costs and political hurdles.
Kevin Warsh, the new chair of the US Federal Reserve appointed by Donald Trump, is about to make his first interest rate decision. Falling oil prices could give him some leeway, while inflation risks persist, as reported by Tagesschau.
Alexander Zverev won his opening match at the grass-court tournament in Halle on Tuesday, defeating Czech player Vit Kopriva 6:3, 4:6, 6:2. The French Open champion will now face compatriot Yannick Hanfmann in the round of 16.
Michel Friedman was scheduled to speak at the opening of the 150th Bayreuth Festival about antisemitism and Richard Wagner. The festival management canceled the event due to security concerns, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
The controversial statue of former Vienna mayor Karl Lueger has been re-erected under police protection. Vienna's Greens criticize the return of the monument as insufficient and warn of a problematic signal in times of growing anti-Semitic tensions.
Former US National Security John Bolton says Iran exploited Donald Trump's desperation in negotiations to secure better terms, weakening US strategic interests.
US Donald Trump has reiterated at the G7 summit that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. According to the Guardian, Trump said the agreement with Tehran is now entering its second phase.
Dino Toppmöller takes over French cup winners RC Lens. The 45-year-old succeeds Pierre Sage, who is moving to Crystal Palace, as reported by FAZ.
Abdullah Ibrahim, the renowned South African jazz pianist and composer, has died at the age of 91. Cyril Ramaphosa announced the musician's death, citing information from the family.
Users of Germany's rail infrastructure cover only ten percent of the costs. This situation has led to a deadlocked debate over financing and track access charges.
Ibrahim Maza, a striker for Bayer Leverkusen, will play for Algeria at the World Cup in North America – not for Germany. The 20-year-old, born in Berlin, chose his father's home country.
At a sold-out show in Berlin's Columbiahalle, Mike Skinner and his project The Streets delivered a party night of the highest order. The Brit played a greatest-hits set that sent the audience into ecstasy – and at the end, he let himself be carried through the crowd on their hands.
The number of asylum applications in Germany has plummeted by 52 percent year-on-year – almost twice the EU average. For the first time since 2011, the country has slipped behind Spain, France, and Italy to fourth place among destination countries.
Sweden won its second group match in Group F of the XXL tournament in Monterrey, Mexico, 5-1 against Tunisia. Goals from star strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, as well as a costly blunder by Tunisia's Bundesliga player Ellyes Skhiri, shaped the game.
Füchse Berlin have lost the Champions League final to FC Barcelona 34:37 (16:20). According to FAZ, the German handball top club missed out on their first title in the premier competition for the second consecutive time.
The Oper Frankfurt presents Händel's oratorio 'The Triumph of Time and Insight' as a Frankfurt premiere at the Bockenheimer Depot. Director Katharina Kastening stages the Baroque work as a contemporary critique of beauty obsession and self-optimization.
The Israeli air force has again attacked suburbs of Beirut after the Lebanese Hezbollah fired on Israeli territory. According to the Lebanese civil defense, three people were killed and six wounded.
Munich has a rich pop music history, but successful careers often start elsewhere. A new themed history trail and a songwriter camp this summer aim to change that.
Journalist John Cassidy has written a book covering 250 years of criticism of capitalism. His conclusion: capitalism can be reformed – under one condition.
On Sunday, US Donald Trump will turn 80 – and celebrate with a night of cage fighting on the White House lawn. The Guardian has expressed alarm over Trump's judgment and the global risks that grow with his age.
Donald Trump turns 80 today, but few in Germany want to congratulate him. The author argues that Trump's failure is not in Germany's interest.
The Romería de El Rocío, one of Spain's largest religious pilgrimages, takes place from May 20 to 25 in El Rocío. Each year, over a million people make the pilgrimage to this significant festival to honor the Virgin Mary.
The opening of Stuttgart 21 has been postponed to no earlier than 2031. Mayor Frank Nopper (CDU) demands full transparency from Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla and calls the delay a 'fiasco.' For passengers and residents, the setback means more years of construction chaos.
The German government could create prosperity through reforms without asking citizens to make sacrifices, according to an opinion piece in the FAZ.
Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück (SPD) advocates for a new approach to the AfD. Instead of a ban procedure, he relies on a strategy of deradicalization and tougher measures against individual actors.
Nas Mohamed, a gay Qatari exile living in San Francisco, plans to make a statement during the World Cup. His home country Qatar is playing against Switzerland in Pride Month, which holds special significance for him.
Many young people use AI daily but fear for their jobs. A column argues that the worry about entire professions disappearing overlooks the human longing for meaningful work.
In 1794, a novel took the United States by storm: 'Charlotte Temple' by Susanna Rowson. The book became America's first bestseller and shaped an entire literary genre.
Hopes for an agreement between the US and Iran are growing, but negotiations remain complicated. US Donald Trump has warned Iran to stop further drone attacks.
The EU Migration Pact officially came into force this Friday. According to Euronews, it introduces a central registration system, faster procedures, and a solidarity mechanism – but implementation in member states is lagging behind.
The reform of sexual criminal law is not about bureaucratic hurdles but about ensuring that victims of sexual violence no longer have to justify their silence. It's about a clear boundary: Only an explicit yes makes sex legal.