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(right to left) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni, Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer during talks about the Russian war in Ukraine, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 18, 2025.

Germany's Merz: Who are his international allies?

PoliticsJune 16, 2026
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News

June 16, 2026

Germany news: Population shrinks for first time since 2020

June 16, 2026

Musk to sue German broadcaster ZDF over 'hunt for migrants'

June 15, 2026

Germany news: 23 million tune in for World Cup win

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Reports & Analysis

Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on a visit to TKMS

Why India wants German submarines

Why India wants German submarines

India is strengthening its navy with a new generation of submarines designed in Germany — and built in India.
PoliticsJune 16, 202616:27 min
Russian forced laborers, both men and women, during World War II, seen in a black and white photo. They are standing in a field.

Germany: 25 years since Nazi forced labor compensation began

Germany: 25 years since Nazi forced labor compensation began

Many laborers forced to work for the Nazi regime are still alive today. Why did compensation take so long?
HistoryJune 16, 2026
The St. Thomas Boys Choir performing in the St. Thomas church, with the pipes of an organ above them.

Leipzig Bach festival: Encouraging dialog

Leipzig Bach festival: Encouraging dialog

Communicating with each other isn't easy in times of crisis. Bach's music can serve as a model for this.
MusicJune 16, 2026
A Japanese street sign in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Düsseldorf, Germany

Düsseldorf bookstore 'a little piece of Japan' in Germany

Düsseldorf bookstore 'a little piece of Japan' in Germany

Takagi Books & More started with newspapers for expats and now serves as a tiny bridge to Japan.
LiteratureJune 16, 202603:40 min
Screenshot of an image showing a Hitler look-alike at Germany's World Cup match against Curacao

Fact check: Hitler look-alike at Germany's World Cup match?

Fact check: Hitler look-alike at Germany's World Cup match?

Images on social media allegedly show a World Cup football fan who resembles Hitler. But is the viral image authentic?
SoccerJune 16, 2026
Manuel Neuer celebrates a goal for Germany

Manuel Neuer: The aura of a record-breaking goalkeeper

Manuel Neuer: The aura of a record-breaking goalkeeper

Germany's hopes at the 2026 World Cup are connected to world-class goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's fitness and form.
SportsJune 14, 2026
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A closer look

German politics

What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.

Mock-up of the NGF Future Combat Air System (FCAS) against a blue background at the Paris Air Show 2025

Failed joint jet project spotlights Europe's defense dilemma

Failed joint jet project spotlights Europe's defense dilemma

A collapsed Franco-German fighter jet project and a faltering battle tank deal reveal cracks in Europe's defense ties.
PoliticsJune 16, 2026
Two men sit beside each other at a desk and sign documents. In the background, officials look on. There are red and white flowers on the table. Bonn, Germany, June 17, 1991

How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago

How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago

After decades of enmity, a 1991 treaty marked a new beginning for Poland and Germany. But it hasn't all been easy going.
PoliticsJune 16, 2026
A huge explosion triggered by a sea mine detonation with a naval ship in the background.

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

There are still mines in the Straight of Hormuz. What can be done to clear them?
ScienceJune 15, 2026
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Ibrahim Maza: Algeria's 'multicultural kid' from Berlin

The Bayer Leverkusen forward is representing Algeria, the country of his father, at the World Cup in North America.
SportsJune 15, 2026
Close-up of a colorfully painted statue of Shiva with a blue face, gold jewelry, and yellow floral garlands at the newly opened Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple in Berlin-Hasenheide; surrounded by ornately decorated columns and other figures

Berlin's new Hindu temple

Many Hindus in Berlin are aiming to keep their faith alive far from home.
ReligionJune 7, 202605:07 min
Kai Havertz celebrates a goal for Germany with arms outstretched on June 6, 2026

Germany beat USA before World Cup but injuries cast shadow

Germany’s final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win but injuries overshadowed it.
SoccerJune 6, 2026
Catalan singer with arms full of Grammy Awards

Rosalía: Crossover queen

Pop phenomenon Rosalía blends genres with panache. How did she become one of music’s biggest stars?
MusicJune 6, 202612:07 min
Durva Barve, a smiling young woman, stands in front of a colorful Hindu temple in Berlin

Hindu life in Germany: Inside Berlin's newest Hindu temple

Follow a student living in Berlin as she helps open Germany's largest Hindu temple.
ReligionJune 2, 202608:33 min
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl celebrate the third goal

Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland

Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last home game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SportsJune 1, 2026
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