Bild: 6-year-old lured and abused in Europa-Park / 6-Jährige aus Europa-Park gelockt und missbraucht
FAZ: Trump threatens Putin with „very serious consequences“ / Trump droht Putin mit „sehr ernsten Konsequenzen“
Funke: The world is watching Alaska – why the summit also matters for Berlin / Die Welt schaut auf Alaska – wieso der Gipfel auch für Berlin wichtig ist
Handelsblatt: Graham, Livermore, Templeton, Kostolany, Buffett, Munger: Learning from the best / Graham, Livermore, Templeton, Kostolany, Buffett, Munger: Lernen von den Besten
RND: Hope and fear in Europe ahead of Trump-Putin meeting / Hoffen und Bangen in Europa vor Trump-Putin-Treffen
Tagesspiegel: „Time for a fresh start“ – Deutsche Bahn chief Lutz must go / „Zeit für einen Neustart” – Bahnchef Lutz muss gehen
taz: „We live in hope“ / „Wir leben in der Hoffnung“
Welt: Federal states want to increase number of deportation detention places / Bundesländer wollen Zahl der Abschiebehaftplätze erhöhen
Outrage in Arab countries after „Greater Israel“ remarks by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: The term refers to the biblical borders during the time of King Solomon and includes, in addition to the West Bank, parts of neighboring Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Egypt’s foreign ministry demanded clarification and warned against provocations. Jordan called it a threat to its sovereignty. Criticism also came from Iraq and Iran. Saudi Arabia said it rejected „expansionist ideas“ and emphasized the Palestinians’ right to their own state. nd.de, t-online.de
Israel facing massive mobilization: Israel must call up to 100,000 reservists for the planned expansion of the Gaza war. This estimate is based on operational plans approved on Wednesday by Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir, reports Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. n-tv.de
- UN demands Israel halt settlement construction; the project would destroy prospects for a two-state solution. Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich had specified plans for a settlement project with 3,400 houses. n-tv.de
- More than 100 NGOs accuse Israel of undermining their autonomy and independence. New regulations have delayed or prevented deliveries of aid to the Gaza Strip.
UKRAINE
US President Donald Trump does not rule out failure of meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin: He sees the talks in Alaska primarily as preparation for a second meeting including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at which a „deal“ could be made, he told Fox News. He again hinted at possible Ukrainian territorial concessions to Russia, which Kyiv’s government strictly rejects. European allies of Ukraine fear Trump and Putin could make arrangements at Ukraine’s expense. spiegel.de, rnd.de
- Vladimir Putin praised Trump’s efforts for a ceasefire the day before the Alaska meeting. The US government was making sincere efforts, said the Kremlin in Moscow.
- Donald Trump suggests participation of European leaders in a possible second meeting with Putin. A second summit could also be held in Alaska, Trump said.
Allies give Ukraine $1.5 billion for weapons purchases: The money comes from the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, Zelenskyy said on X. The mechanism „really strengthens our defense.“ Berlin alone is contributing $500 million. „This is real help, and I thank Germany for this important step.“ zeit.de
ZDF Politbarometer by Forschungsgruppe Wahlen: CDU/CSU 27 percent, AfD 23 percent (-1), SPD 15 percent, Greens 12 percent (+1), Left 11 percent, BSW 3 percent, FDP 3 percent, Others 6 percent. zdf.de
Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz to leave early: Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder said it had been agreed to terminate the contract, which runs until 2027, early by mutual consent. It was time for a reorganization, both structurally and in terms of personnel, Schnieder said. Lutz will continue in his role until a successor is appointed. zdfheute.de, handelsblatt.com
- Patrick Schnieder said the railway must become more punctual, safer, and cleaner, and the company faster, leaner, more effective, and more economical. He announced that on September 22 he would present an agenda for satisfied rail customers. Ideally, he could also present the new CEO on that date. tagesschau.de
Debate on asylum seeker benefits as loans: Two SPD district administrators from Thuringia suggested that asylum seekers should repay state benefits, similar to students repaying Bafög. If they quickly secure regular employment, part of the repayment may be waived. stern.de
- CDU politician Philipp Amthor said the idea was worth considering for reasons of fairness, as it concerned community payments without prior contributions to the welfare system. tagesspiegel.de
- Thuringia’s Green Party warned against „forcing debt on the poorest in society.“ welt.de
- The Left Party group in the Thuringian state parliament criticized that granting refugees only the subsistence minimum as debt was not social but shabby. handelsblatt.com
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt laments „imported antisemitism“: Those who incite hatred of Jews are not welcome in Germany, Dobrindt said during a visit to the Jewish community in Halle. He added that, in addition to antisemitism from right-wing extremists, „imported hatred of Jews“ was increasingly playing a significant role. Such people, he said, should not only be unwelcome in Germany but also be required to leave the country. rnd.de
First-generation migrants in Europe and North America earn about 18% less than natives, mainly due to limited access to well-paid jobs. Gaps range from 30% in Spain to 7% in Sweden. For the second generation, the gap drops to 5.7% (1.1% for same job). Recommendations include better job access, language training, and recognition of qualifications. Some groups, like Indian STEM workers in Germany, earn above-average wages. Tagesschau.
Brandenburg AfD „right-wing extremist“: The Brandenburg Interior Ministry has published the domestic intelligence report classifying the AfD as a confirmed right-wing extremist. Due to increasing radicalization, the state AfD violates human dignity and the democratic principle, said intelligence chief Wilfried Peters. Since 2020, the state branch has maintained contacts with right-wing extremist organizations. Interior Minister Rene Wilke emphasized the report clearly showed that the AfD seeks to destroy the democratic state and its institutions. tagesspiegel.de, sueddeutsche.de, faz.net
EU Civil Protection Mechanism activated 16 times already this season for forest fires: Work is continuing around the clock to support the affected countries. The mechanism mobilizes assistance from other EU member states in the fight against forest fires. On Wednesday, Spain requested EU assistance due to large-scale forest fires. Several regions are on fire and three people have died. Firefighters are also in action in many other southern European countries. tagesschau.de
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- Lithuania: President Gitanas Nauseda nominated former Labor Minister Inga Ruginiene as prime minister; government formation commissioned. derstandard.at
- Hungary: Opposition politician Peter Magyar says he is “not afraid of Putin” despite propaganda de.euronews.com
- Portugal: Lisbon deports 38 migrants who arrived by boat in the Algarve. de.euronews.com
- Turkey: 400,000 Syrians have returned to their homeland from Turkey since December. derstandard.at
- United Kingdom: Economy grows surprisingly strongly in the second quarter. zeit.de
- Slovenia: Older people to receive lower pensions and work longer under new pension model. fr.de
USA News
Trump wants more rocket launches in the US: Among other things, a decree stipulates that certain environmental regulations will be abolished in the future; it is US policy to strengthen its leading position in space. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has announced several major space missions, including sending humans to the moon and Mars. stern.de
- Despite construction freeze on “Alligator Alcatraz,” Florida plans second detention center for migrants. tagesspiegel.de
- California plans vote on electoral district reform. zeit.de
Tax office files tax returns: Hesse has launched a pilot project in which the tax office automatically makes a proposal for the assessment of income tax. No separate tax return needs to be submitted, said State Finance Minister Alexander Lorz when presenting the project in Wiesbaden. According to his ministry, the service will initially be offered to around 6,000 taxpayers in the Kassel tax office’s jurisdiction who missed the deadline for filing their income tax returns for 2024. They will receive a proposal from the authorities, which they can accept or supplement using the Elster software. n-tv.de
More from Business, Tech and Science:
- US economy under Trump: Producer prices for services rise at their fastest pace in three years – prices rose by 0.9 percent month-on-month. Economists had only expected 0.2 percent. spiegel.de
- Economic situation: The German economy remains weak – Economic output in the European Union grew slightly in the second quarter. While the EU as a whole is showing sustained slight growth, the German economy is struggling. tagesschau.de
- Clothing: How a better recycling system could save money and create jobs table.media/esg
- The future of animal husbandry: “We must always expect pathogens to come to us” table.media/agrifood
- Protecting minors: The global conflict over digital age limits heise.de
- Google AI Gemini now automatically remembers past chatbot conversations heise.de
- Bomb threats: Schools must learn to deal with uncertainty table.media/berlin
- Fewer original series in the first half of 2024: Netflix, Prime Video, and others with 44 percent fewer original productions in Western Europe meedia.de
- Sky du Mont ends his acting career – “Das Kanu des Manitu” t-online.de
- Cancel culture from above: US museums become showcases for the Trump administration monopol-magazin.de
- Taylor Swift: In the end, there’s even a kiss – Taylor Swift announces her new album on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast. Along the way, she reveals more about herself than she has in her entire 20-year music career. zeit.de
- Backstreet Boys challenge *NSYNC to a golf duel musikexpress.de
- Wife files for divorce: Former Maroon 5 bassist accused of sexting with minors n-tv.de
- Due to brain disease: Pop star Billy Joel auctions off his motorcycle collection spiegel.de
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- Tottenham – PSG 3:4 after penalty shootout – Collapse in the final minutes: Danso frustrated about missing out on Super Cup title kicker.de
- After convincing performances in the test matches: FC Bayern Munich has probably found a backup for Harry Kane – youngster Jonah Kusi-Asare spox.com
- “The best fans in the league made it unforgettable”: Euphoric welcome for Thomas Müller in Vancouver after leaving FC Bayern Munich spox.com
- Victory against Spain: German men’s hockey team secures place in final against the Netherlands spiegel.de
- Decision with the last throw: Thriller! Germany wins 32:31 in the quarterfinals of the U19 World Cup against Hungary handball-world.news
- Men’s African Basketball Championship kicks off table.media/africa
- Formula 1: Günther Steiner – “Nico Hülkenberg could have achieved much more” motorsport-total.com
In Germany, people don’t just get tired — they become urlaubsreif („ripe for vacation“), as if they’re bananas that have finally reached peak holiday readiness. Surveys show that Germans start feeling urlaubsreif on average just 23 workdays after returning from their last holiday — which might explain why planning the nächster Urlaub is practically a national sport.