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- 1Germany moves to shut Berlin's Russian House●Berlin’s ‘Russian House’ stayed open despite Russia’s war in Ukraine and EU sanctions, shielded by a reciprocal deal over Moscow’s Goethe-Institut. Germany’s sabotage accusation was the final straw.
Germany is moving against Berlin's so-called Russian House, which remained open throughout Russia's war in Ukraine despite EU sanctions. The cultural institution had been protected by a reciprocal arrangement covering Moscow's Goethe-Institut, but Berlin now links it to sabotage activity, prompting the push to close it.
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China's industrial robotics sector continues to develop rapidly, with the country widely viewed as a major force in factory automation. Observers point to China's large-scale deployment of robots in manufacturing as reshaping global supply chains and competing with established robotics industries in Japan, Germany and South Korea.
- 3Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust 'stumbling blocks'●Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’
A small town in eastern Germany has banned the installation of new 'stumbling stones' — the brass memorial plaques set into pavements to mark the last known homes or workplaces of Jews and other victims of the Nazis. The decision has drawn widespread condemnation, with critics accusing local authorities of dishonouring Holocaust victims as Germany prepares to mark remembrance of Nazi crimes.
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are drawing wide attention, with BLACKPINK's Lisa making a dramatic entrance in a transparent red dress that quickly became one of the night's most talked-about moments. The event is trending across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Germany as fans and media share reactions to the red carpet looks and performances.
- 5Germany's economy rebounds as growth forecasts double for 2026●DW News. . After years of stagnation, Germany's economy is growing again. The country's top institutes have doubled the growth forecasts for 2026, but economists warn the recovery is fragile. What is fueling this turnaround? #dwbusiness
Germany's leading economic institutes have doubled their growth forecasts for 2026, signalling that the country's economy may finally be emerging from years of stagnation. DW News reports on what is driving the turnaround, though economists caution that the recovery remains fragile and could easily stall if conditions worsen.
- 6Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine and 1 in Russia●Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Air and missile strikes killed eight people in Ukraine and one in Russia, coming after Moscow rejected German calls to de-escalate the war. The exchange of fire underscores the continued stalemate on the battlefield and in diplomacy, with Western allies pressing for reduced hostilities while Russia shows no sign of stepping back. The deaths add to mounting civilian casualties on both sides as the conflict grinds on.
- 7German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation●Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting
Germany's foreign minister met Russian counterparts in a rare direct encounter, urging Moscow to abandon what Berlin called a dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine. The meeting stands out amid the near-total breakdown of high-level contacts between Berlin and Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion, and is being watched for signs of any diplomatic opening.
- 8Germany and Russia hold first talks since Ukraine invasion●First Germany-Russia talks since Ukraine invasion: Why now?
Germany and Russia are holding their first direct talks since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to DW. The reported meeting has prompted questions about why the two governments are re-establishing contact now, with observers weighing what it could mean for diplomacy over the war, sanctions policy, and Europe's broader posture toward Moscow as the conflict continues.
- 9Spahn accused of throwing the Union into disarray●# Spahn # JensSpahn # CDU # Union # vonLucke "...die ganze Union in großer Unordnung..." https://www. n-tv.de/mediathek/
German politician Jens Spahn is under criticism from fellow CDU figure Hans-Georg von Lucke, who accused him of putting the entire Union in great disorder, comments aired on n-tv. The remarks fuel an ongoing debate inside the CDU about Spahn's independence and influence within the party.
- 10Greece stun Klopp's Germany; Ireland honour Gaza victims●Greece stun Klopp's Germany as Ireland show sorrow for Gaza
Greece claimed a surprise victory over a German side associated with Jürgen Klopp, while Ireland's fixture carried a sombre tone as players and fans showed support for Gaza. The double-header drew attention for both the sporting upset and the Irish tributes to civilians killed in the conflict.