Daily Briefing 19.04.2026, 19:38 (CEST)

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.

Poll shows Germany's AfD widening lead over Merz's conservatives

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has widened its lead over the conservative bloc of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to a new poll released on Saturday.

Dortmund lose and leave door open for Bayern to claim league title

Bayern Munich will have a first chance to seal the Bundesliga title this weekend after Borussia Dortmund suffered a 2-1 defeat at Hoffenheim on Saturday.

German Finance Minister: EU kerosene shortage fears are founded

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has called for steps to address an emerging European kerosene shortage, while urging to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.