Daily Briefing 08.11.2026, 14:30 (CET)

Germany drops threat to hand back ice hockey worlds over Russia ruling

Giving back the hosting rights to the 2027 men's world championship because of Russia's possible inclusion is no longer an option for Germany, the country's ice hockey boss said on Sunday.

Camel hit by German bus survives unharmed

A local bus collided with a camel on a rural road in southern Germany, but the animal survived the crash unharmed, police said on Sunday.

Bayern offer mixed updates on Kompany, Neuer and Musiala

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany will be back in two or three weeks after illness, the club's honorary president Uli Hoeness said on Sunday, while also voicing concerns about Jamal Musiala's health problems and what it means for the German double winners.

Pay gap narrows for women executives at German listed firms

Women on the executive boards of Germany's leading listed companies saw their pay rise in 2025, bringing their average earnings almost level with those of their male colleagues, according to a study by consultancy EY.

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.