Daily Briefing 29.03.2026, 17:27 (CEST)

German conservationists make preparations for renewed whale rescue

German conservationists and emergency services are making preparations in case a humpback whale that has twice been marooned on sandbanks in the Baltic Sea should get stuck again.

Arranged over breakfast: Ghana coach Addo on 'special' Germany game

Ghana coach Otto Addo anticipates Monday's "special" friendly international in Germany which he said was quickly arranged over breakfast after the World Cup draw.

Hoeness hopes Kane will extend Bayern contract beyond 2027

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness hopes that Harry Kane will extend his contract with the club and play for the German record champions beyond 2027.

Germany's Wirtz hopes to play again with Musiala soon

Florian Wirtz hopes that he can soon partner once more with Jamala Musiala in the Germany national team, especially in view of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico in summer.

German hauliers warn soaring energy prices may soon impact consumers

The German road freight association has warned that the sharp rise in diesel prices is placing a significant strain on the haulage industry and called on the government for help.

German parliament experts see Iran war as breach of international law

The war on Iran launched by the United States and Israel is in contravention of international law, according to a report released on Sunday by the German parliament's scientific services.

German police in child pornography raids in Munich region

German police on Sunday raided homes in the Munich region targeting 14 men aged between 17 and 78 in connection with child pornography.

Bavarian leader heads to US for stops in South Carolina and Texas

Bavarian state premier Markus Söder is heading to the US on Sunday with stops in Texas and South Carolina on the itinerary as he seeks to boost business ties.

Germany poll sees AfD level with Merz's conservative alliance

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is currently level with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU alliance on 26% support among the electorate, according to a new survey.

German official report: Teen social media ban faces legal hurdles

A German social media ban for children will face legal hurdles, mainly from European law, according to a report by parliament's scientific service seen by dpa on Sunday.