Daily Briefing 28.06.2026, 16:40 (CEST)

German author Lena Schätte wins literary Bachmann Prize

German author Lena Schätte has won the prestigious Ingeborg Bachmann Prize in the Austrian city of Klagenfurt, ahead of 13 other contenders, the jury announced on Sunday.

Several die in swimming accidents as heatwave grips Germany

At least five people have died in swimming accidents in Germany since Friday, police said, as a heatwave sent many people to lakes and rivers to cool off.

Germany general manager: 'Up against the wall' against Paraguay

Germany have their backs against the wall as they enter the World Cup last-32 match against Paraguay, but German Football Federation (DFB) managing director Andreas Rettig hopes the team react like they did in qualifying.

Austrian climber dies in fall in southern Germany

An Austrian climber died after falling in the Berchtesgaden Alps in southern Germany, police said on Saturday.

German rescue team arrives in Venezuela as aid flights continue

Germany dispatched a fifth military relief flight to earthquake-stricken Venezuela on Saturday as a 48-member German search-and-rescue team arrived in Caracas to join international efforts to locate survivors.

Leipzig halts tram service as extreme heat melts track beds

Heat damage means no trams will run in Leipzig until early Monday morning as temperatures soar across Germany, breaking new records.

Kabayel becomes first German heavyweight champion since 1932

Boxer Agit Kabayel has been named WBC heavyweight world champion, making him the first German to hold the title since boxing icon Max Schmeling in 1932.

Germany braces for fresh heat records as storms threaten

Germany is bracing for another day of extreme heat on Sunday, with temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius forecast that could break the national record set only a day earlier.

Germany breaks all-time heat record with 41.3 degrees Celsius

Germany recorded a provisional all-time temperature high of 41.3 degrees Celsius on the weekend, the German Weather Service (DWD) said.

German parliament passes law to speed up transport projects

Construction projects for motorways, railways and waterways are set to get off the ground much more quickly in Germany after a corresponding law passed in the lower house of parliament.