Daily Briefing 20.04.2026, 10:16 (CEST)

Russia reports arrest of German citizen over alleged attack attempt

Russia's domestic intelligence service, the FSB, said on Monday it had arrested a German citizen on suspicion of terrorism after she allegedly tried to carry out an attack in Russia's North...

German industry body scraps growth forecast as geopolitics weigh

Germany's main industry lobby no longer expects growth in industrial production this year, citing the impact of the Iran war and a sluggish start to the year.

Defence minister says German navy planning possible Hormuz role

Germany is already conducting concrete planning for a possible naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sunday, amid rising tensions in the region....

Dominant Bayern retain Bundesliga title after beating Stuttgart

Bayern Munich retained their Bundesliga title after a 4-2 win at home to VfB Stuttgart on Sunday as they ticked off the second leg of a possible sextuple.

Merz and Lula seek closer ties in talks ahead of Hanover trade fair

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to welcome Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the northern city of Hanover on Sunday, where the pair will open the world-leading Hannover Messe trade fair

Swiss and German cruise ships leave Strait of Hormuz

Three cruise ships stranded in the Gulf because of the Iran war have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and are on their way to Europe, the ships owners said on Saturday.

Police called after schnitzel row turns violent in southern Germany

Police officers were called to settle a schnitzel-related dispute in southern Germany after a man assaulted his neighbour for allegedly pounding meat for the dish too loudly.

One driver dies after serious seven-car crash in Nürburgring

One driver died in a serious seven-car crash during the qualifying race for the Nürburgring 24 Hours on Saturday.

Private rescue mission to free whale stranded off Germany continues

Efforts to save the humpback whale stranded off Germany's Baltic Coast will continue for a fourth day on Sunday.

'Real revolution:' International media celebrates Eta's Union debut

It seemed as if the entire football world had their eyes on the Bundesliga on Saturday to witness Marie-Louise Eta's historic debut as head coach of Union Berlin.