Daily Briefing 08.06.2026, 16:19 (CEST)

'I can do it again' - Zverev eyes more majors as Becker hails success

Germany's Alexander Zverev admitted to being a bit tipsy following his French Open triumph - but it was the taste of Grand Slam glory which will spur him on rather than the champagne.

German researchers warn of a 'world of warlords'

Four German peace research institutes on Monday warned of the 'disintegrating' situation of the rules-based world order. 

Venture capital for German biotech firms plummeted in 2025

Biotech firms in Germany raised notably less money last year than in 2024, according to a report released by the consultancy firm EY and the BIO Deutschland industry association.

Arson suspected in power outage in western German city

Arson is suspected as the cause of a large-scale power outage that hit the western German city of Reutlingen on Monday, according to a spokesman for grid operator Netze BW.

Honorary award for ex-Liverpool coach Klopp from UK king

Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is to be an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE).

German right-wing extremist Liebich lodges appeal against extradition

The convicted German right-wing extremist Marla Svenja Liebich has lodged an appeal against her extradition from the Czech Republic to Germany.

'Financial leeway' for German Football Federation after 2025 profit

The German Football Federation posted a profit of €19.2 million ($22.1 million) in the 2025 financial year, accounts published on Monday showed.

Munich Airport resumes flights after control tower fire alarm

Flight operations at Munich Airport resumed late Sunday after a fire alarm triggered by a defective component in the airport's control tower, a spokesman for the airport operator said.

Müller: Germany are no favourites but will not flop like 2018, 2022

Germany's 2014 World Cup winner Thomas Müller does not see his former side as title favourites this time because the squad is still developing.

German Zverev ends Grand Slam hoodoo with French Open title

Germany's Alexander Zverev fell to the red dust in tears after finally winning his maiden Grand Slam title age 29 with a roller-coaster victory over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final ...