Daily Briefing 07.11.2026, 20:42 (CET)

Kimmich inspires Bayern win at Mainz but Dortmund keep pace

Joshua Kimmich's first Bundesliga goal of the season helped injury-hit Bayern Munich win 2-1 at Mainz on Saturday and stay top of the table on goal difference.

Deposed shah’s son receives award on behalf of the Iranian people

Iranian opposition politician Reza Pahlavi accepted the Friedrich Naumann Foundation's Freedom Prize in the German city of Frankfurt on behalf of the Iranian people on Saturday against the backdrop of large demonstrations.

Cyberattack on Brenner Base Tunnel company

The company behind the Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) between Austria and Italy has been the target of a cyberattack.

Germany's Pistorius wants fighter jet partnership decision by March

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius expects a fundamental decision on the development of a new air combat system by the end of March 2027, he said in remarks published on Saturday.

Ice hockey chiefs mull all 'avenues' for German worlds as Russia waits

"All available avenues" are being considered by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as it tries to find a way forward after Russia was allowed to compete in the men's world championship in Germany in May.

Researchers say goodbye to the last glacier in the Allgäu Alps

The Schwarzmilzferner glacier on the Austrian side of the Allgäu High Alps has lost its status as a glacier following this year's hot summer.

Neuer off injured after becoming Bayern's oldest Bundesliga player

Manuel Neuer became the oldest player to feature for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday at 40 years and 225 days old - but had to be substituted in the first half with a recurring foot injury.

'Works harder than any other player' - Becker defends Zverev after row

Tennis great Boris Becker says Germany's Alexander Zverev deserves to be world number one despite a public spat between the pair.

Hamburg overpower Bundesliga bottom side Gladbach

Hamburg beat Bundesliga bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 on Friday after Kō Itakura's second booking just after half-time opened the door.

Germany's Wadephul insists Europe must be involved in Ukraine talks

Ukraine and Europe must be involved in decisions on Ukraine's future, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday as he left Berlin for Warsaw to meet counterparts from the Counc...