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.
Brandenburg state parliament on Tuesday remembered the East German uprising of June 17, 1953. Parliament President Ulrike Liedtke (SPD) and Dietmar Woidke (SPD) called for the defense of freedom and democracy.
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.
Brazil's Supreme Court has sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, to four years and two months in prison for lobbying the US government to interfere in legal proceedings against his father.
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.
Prosecutors have charged the 17-year-old adopted daughter of Iris Stalzer, the SPD mayor of Herdecke. Stalzer was found with life-threatening injuries in her home on October 7.
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon after a four-year absence. The 44-year-old and her sister Venus have been awarded a wildcard for the women's doubles competition, tournament organizers announced.
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.
The Russian artist and Putin critic Robert Kuzovkov, known under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been shot dead in Poland. According to the BBC, the 44-year-old was killed on Monday morning in Biała Podlaska near the Belarusian border.
Stephan Kimmig directs the "Oresteia" by Aeschylus at the Nuremberg State Theatre. The premiere is based on Robert Icke's adaptation and presents the ancient material as a gripping family drama.
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.
US Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a controversial martial arts spectacle directly in front of the White House. Singer Sheryl Crow sharply condemned the event.
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.
Two men were convicted on Monday at London's Old Bailey criminal court for arson attacks on a house and a car belonging to Keir Starmer. Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych (22) and Stanislav Carpiuc (27) were found guilty of conspiracy to commit arson.
France coach Didier Deschamps has excused Kylian Mbappé from a pre-World Cup press conference, sending an experienced player instead. The decision is aimed at managing the superstar's workload.
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.
The Komische Oper Berlin presents the revue 'Mokka-Hits and Milchbar Dreams' – a musical journey through East German history. Directed by Axel Ranisch and Adam Benzwi, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
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.
A new resignation is emerging on social media: more and more young women are heterosexual but convinced that a relationship with men only brings frustration or danger. An FAZ feature explores the reasons and legitimacy of this attitude.
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.
Real Madrid and Chelsea have reportedly agreed on a transfer of Marc Cucurella. The Spanish international is set to move to the Spanish capital for 60 million euros.
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.
A photo of CDU parliamentary group leader Guido Heuer and AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund is causing a stir in the state election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt. The CDU speaks of a confrontational situation, but a video fuels doubts about this portrayal.
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.
Iran has questioned the diplomatic path with the United States following new Israeli attacks in Lebanon, as reported by Zdfheute. Parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X that if the US lacks the will or ability to meet its commitments, the diplomatic route cannot continue.
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.
Irankunda, once under contract with FC Bayern Munich, has developed into an Australian international. At the World Cup, he scored against Turkey and caused a stir.
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.
A columnist for Ukrainska Pravda has sharply criticized the army reform announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky, arguing it prioritizes headlines over real solutions for soldiers.
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 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Munich from June 12 to 14, with numerous locations offering public viewing. Despite late kick-off times, beer gardens and bars will show the games on large screens.