Daily Briefing 09.11.2025, 13:07 (CET)

Top EU lawmaker says Syrians should return home, with exceptions

The leader of the conservative European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament is advocating in principle for Syrian refugees to return to their home country.

Bayern's Kompany says first half wasn't good enough as run ends

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich head into the international break with mixed emotions after their run of 16 wins across all competitions came to an end in a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin.

Germany great Rudi Völler receives Sports Legend award

Former World Cup winner and Germany coach Rudi Völler has been honoured as "Sports Legend" at the 43rd German Sports Press Ball in Frankfurt.

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Israeli ambassador warns of left-wing anti-Semitism in Germany

Israel's ambassador has warned about left-wing anti-Semitism in Germany.

World's largest farm machinery fair opens in Germany's Hanover

The world's largest agricultural machinery trade fair, Agritechnica, opened in Germany's Hanover on Sunday, with a week-long programme focused on machinery innovation and efficiency in farm...

Kane saves Bayern from first defeat of the season in draw at Union

Harry Kane scored in stoppage time to give Bayern Munich a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin on Saturday and save the Bundesliga leaders from suffering their first defeat this season.

German official warns of anti-Semitism ahead of remembrance day

German Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer has warned of the resurgence of anti-Semitism in Germany and Europe, ahead of Sunday's anniversary of the 1938 Kristallnacht, or the Nigh...

Bumpy start as minister heads to EU-Latin America trade talks

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul finally departed on a commercial flight on Saturday for an EU-Latin America summit in Colombia set to be dominated by thorny trade issues - but initi...

AI-powered rubbish trucks scan for waste in the wrong bin

Sorting your rubbish in Germany can feel like a test you’re destined to fail. Now, one city is taking waste separation to the next level and using AI to catch people dumping rubbish in the wrong bin.

Reports: Wolfsburg coach Simonis set to be fired after poor run

Wolfsburg coach Paul Simonis is set to be sacked after his side lost a sixth Bundesliga game in seven, widespread German media reports said on Saturday.