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.
The 33-year-old writer Édouard Louis became world-famous with his debut about a childhood marked by poverty and violence. In an interview with Zeit, he speaks about the painful liberation from a family that rejected everything he was.
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.
Olivia Rodrigo has released her third album. The record was originally meant to showcase the lighter side of love, but a review from Die Zeit is mixed: not entirely successful in that regard, but good overall.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and Sportschau is covering the tournament with a special series. Reporters Michael Bollenbacher and Martin Bromber dive into the festivities in Mexico City, while hosts Sebastian Rieth and Anna Klär gauge the mood in Cologne and Essen.
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.
A security researcher publishing under the pseudonym "Nightmare Eclipse" has disclosed several Windows zero-day vulnerabilities. Instead of fixing the bugs, Microsoft deleted the researcher's accounts, undermining trust in the security community.
Pop singer Olivia Rodrigo has released her new album, sparking a discussion about her style. Her babydoll dress and girlish aesthetic are being critically examined.
Seven people with dementia visit the Zoo. In front of the enclosures of prairie dogs and bison, images from childhood suddenly return – sometimes painful ones.
A satirical column in the FAZ suggests Germany should impress Trump, Putin, and Xi with cage fights in front of the Chancellery. The text parodies the perceived weakness of German foreign policy and the staging of power.
For decades, political disputes in Germany have been drawn along the line between rich and poor. But another conflict threatens the country's future: the generational divide between young and old.
Singer Ariana Grande has demanded the Trump administration stop using her song 'Bye' in political videos, after the White House posted a TikTok clip showing migrant arrests set to the track.
Steven Spielberg returns to his roots with 'Disclosure Day': The film tells of aliens who want to save humanity from nuclear war through empathy. Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in a work that feels like a successful déjà-vu.
The Munich S-Bahn has opened a new training center in Steinhausen to address the growing need for train drivers, as the previous facilities were no longer sufficient.
The president of the World Congress of Ukrainians, Pavlo Grod, said Ukraine must compete not only with European labor markets but also with the lifestyle abroad to bring back its citizens. Millions of Ukrainians who fled should not be branded traitors but could become the key resource for rebuilding the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named a special forces unit after the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The decision has drawn sharp criticism in Poland, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaking of wounded historical sensitivities.
The Festival kicks off with 120 concerts, featuring performances by Rolando Villazón, Hilary Hahn and Wollny. The Armida Quartet opens the festival on Saturday at the Neubrandenburg Concert Church, as reported by NDR.