Daily Briefing 13.07.2026, 09:36 (CEST)

German AI defence firm Helsing secures $1.8 billion in funding round

German drone and software maker Helsing has raised $1.8 billion in one of the largest funding rounds ever completed by a European start-up, boosting the company's valuation to $18 billion, ...

Resurgent Sinner retains Wimbledon title after edging German Zverev

Italian top seed Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men's singles title after rallying from a set down to beat German second seed Alexander Zverev in a high-quality final on Sunday.

German president welcomes coalition government's reform package

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has welcomed the coalition government's agreement on a major reform package, saying it could mark a turning point after months of political strife.

June drownings in Germany highest in 23 years

Germany experienced more deaths by drowning in June, when the country experienced a heatwave, than in any other June since 2003, the German Life Saving Association (DLRG) said on Sunday. 

Ex-Germany stars urge DFB and Klopp to recruit Mertesacker

Former Germany players Stefan Effenberg and Pierre Littbarski want 2014 World Cup winner Per Mertesacker to be part of a re-jig at the German Football Federation (DFB) following a third str...

Dortmund allow Adeyemi to discuss exit as Barcelona reports persist

Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi appears on the verge of a move to Spanish champions Barcelona after the Bundesliga side said he had been released from pre-season obligations to talk ...

Neuschwanstein killer contests extradition over death penalty fears

Three years after the rape and murder of a US tourist near Neuschwanstein Castle, the convicted man, also from the United States, is contesting his extradition from Germany.

Daimler Truck chief says sector's existence in Europe is under threat

Daimler Truck chief executive Karin Rådström says the existence of Europe's commercial vehicle industry is at risk, warning that unchanged CO2 rules would jeopardize competitiveness. 

Volkswagen boss prefers 'smarter solutions' over factory closures

Volkswagen Group chief executive Oliver Blume said he believed the carmaker could avoid factory closures as it presses ahead with efforts to cut costs.

Wadephul announces German-French initiative for Lebanon

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced a German-French initiative on Lebanon, saying it aims to increase the chances of peace in the Middle East.