Daily Briefing 11.07.2026, 16:47 (CEST)

Wadephul announces German-French initiative for Lebanon

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced a German-French initiative on Lebanon, saying it aims to increase the chances of peace in the Middle East. 

German business, politicians call for delay in climate targets

Representatives from business, trade unions and politics are calling for Germany to postpone its target year for climate neutrality by five years, according to a story published online on S...

Woman freed after hostage incident in Berlin supermarket

A woman who was taken hostage in a supermarket in the German capital Berlin has been freed, police told dpa on Saturday morning. 

Germany's busy Hamburg-Hanover rail line reopens after renovations

Local and long-distance passenger trains were running again on Saturday between the northern German cities of Hamburg and Hanover after major renovation works. 

Football Federation says main points of deal with Klopp agreed

The German Football Federation (DFB) said on Saturday it has agreed on key points of a possible contract with Jürgen Klopp to become Germany coach and both sides are confident of a deal wit...

VW workers furious as management withholds cost-cutting plans

Volkswagen's workforce has suffered a major loss of confidence in the German automotive giant's leadership after top management failed to share details about rumoured cost-cutting plans, em...

German authorities suspect sabotage in railway fire

German authorities suspect sabotage after a fire on a major railway line disrupted services in western Germany, security sources said on Saturday.

Germany's AfD unveils 100-day plan ahead of pivotal state election

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) unveiled an action plan on Saturday highlighting more immigration detention centres and a compulsory work scheme for asylum seekers as priorities...

Berlin museum racks up admissions thanks to Merkel portrait

A newly unveiled portrait of former German chancellor Angela Merkel has fuelled a massive rise in visitors to Berlin's Bode Museum.

Segner achieves 'distant dream' as first German-born All Black

Anton Segner became the first German-born player to turn out for rugby union's fabled New Zealand All Blacks team on Saturday.