Daily Briefing 11.01.2026, 10:50 (CET)

Kennedy claims thousands in Germany prosecuted over Covid exemptions

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr on Saturday blasted Germany, claiming that thousands of doctors in the country are facing legal action for issuing vaccine and mask exemptions during the coronavirus pandemic.

German cities hold rallies in solidarity with Iran protesters

The mass anti-government protests in Iran drew demonstrators onto the streets of Berlin and Frankfurt on Saturday.

Long-distance rail services run again in north Germany after storm

Long-distance rail services in northern Germany, which were partially suspended due to severe winter weather conditions, have resumed on all main routes, the rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced on Sunday morning.

Stuttgart end Leverkusen rot with big 4-1 win; Heidenheim, Mainz draw

Jamie Leweling scored a brace as VfB Stuttgart stormed out of the Bundesliga winter break with a 4-1 statement win at top-four rivals Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Germany slams Russia's use of Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile

Germany condemned Russia's use of the Oreshnik nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile in an overnight attack on western Ukraine.

Neuer back in Bayern goal but no rush regarding contract

Manuel Neuer returns into Bayern Munich's goal from injury for Sunday's Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg amid talks about his future while there is no place in the squad yet for long-time absentee Jamal Musiala.

Ministry: Sudan conference to be held in Berlin in April

Germany will host an international aid conference for Sudan in Berlin in April to advance peace efforts given the catastrophic situation in the African country, the Foreign Office in Berlin said on Friday.

German post-war icon of motor racing Hans Herrmann dies at 97

German racing driver Hans Herrmann has died at the age of 97, Porsche, the company he won the Le Mans 24-hour race for in 1970, announced on Friday.

EU records decline in asylum applications in 2025

The number of applications for asylum recorded by EU authorities fell again last year - this time by an annual 20%, the agency responsible for tracking the process has reported.

German business sector sees huge opportunity in Merz's India trip

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is due to travel to India with an economic delegation on Sunday, as Berlin seeks a leap in cooperation with the South Asia country and less dependency on China.