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Bild: Horror attack in Geiss family’s villa | Die Geissens: Horror-Überfall in Villa
FAZ: Many dead in Iran and Israel after further air strikes | Viele Tote in Iran und Israel nach weiteren Luftangriffen
Handelsblatt: Israel intends to continue attacks | Israel will weiter angreifen
RND: Destruction in Bat Yam: „We must crush the head of the snake“ | Zerstörung in Bat Jam: „Wir müssen den Kopf der Schlange zerquetschen“
SZ: Israel continues attacks, Iran strikes back | Israel setzt Angriffe fort, Iran schlägt zurück
Tagesspiegel: „Jewish and Israeli targets“ – Merz fears Iranian attacks on facilities in Germany | „Jüdische und israelische Ziele“ – Merz fürchtet Angriffe des Iran auf Einrichtungen in Deutschland
taz: What kind of goal is that? | Was ist das für ein Ziel?
Welt: Israel pursues dual strategy against Iran | Israel verfolgt eine doppelte Strategie gegen den Iran
Israel and Iran continue mutual air strikes for the third day in a row: In Tehran on Sunday, the police headquarters and the oil ministry were among the targets hit. The head of the Revolutionary Guards‘ intelligence service, Mohammed Kasemi, and his deputy, Hassan Mohaghegh, were killed. Israel’s military has been targeting the leadership of the Iranian armed forces for days. According to Iranian sources, 14 generals have been killed, including the commander of the Revolutionary Guard and the army chief of staff. The number of dead in Iran is unclear, with reports of 130 people killed. At least 14 people have been killed in Israel so far. This is the largest military conflict between the two enemy states to date. tagesschau.de, faz.net, handelsblatt.com, zdfheute.de, n-tv.de
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes for breakthrough in Hamas negotiations: Netanyahu said he had given orders to continue negotiations after he sensed a breakthrough. Israel aims to achieve the destruction of Hamas and the release of the hostages. oe24.at
Palestinians report more than 40 dead after Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip: According to doctors at a local hospital who spoke to Reuters, Israeli soldiers shot and killed at least five civilians. The victims were people waiting on a coastal road for trucks carrying aid supplies. Some were killed while trying to reach a distribution point run by the controversial aid organization Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. gn-online.de
Russia plans attacks on energy infrastructure: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks on his country’s energy supply, including nuclear facilities. He said there were concrete indications from partner intelligence services of imminent attacks that might receive less attention given the global focus on the conflict between Israel and Iran. Protective measures for critical infrastructure were discussed at a meeting with military, intelligence, and government officials.
Russia hands over a further 1,200 bodies: This is the fourth time in several days that remains have been returned to Ukraine as part of an exchange. Kyiv once again thanked the International Committee of the Red Cross for its support. The bodies will now undergo forensic identification. President Volodymyr Zelensky had recently cast doubt that the bodies were actually Ukrainian. zdfheute.de
According to analysis, Russia increases export sales by almost 20 percent despite sanctions: This corresponds to revenues of around 330 billion dollars, according to a study by the German Economic Institute reported by Der Spiegel. India and China, among others, have now become major buyers of Russian oil and gas. According to the analysis, EU member Hungary, Turkey, and Brazil have also purchased more goods from Russia. diepresse.com
BamS Sunday trend from Insa: Union 27 percent, AfD 23 percent, SPD 17 percent (+1), Greens 11 percent, Left 10 percent, BSW 4 percent, FDP 4 percent, others 4 percent. bild.de
First Veterans‘ Day celebrated in Germany: Bundestag President Julia Klöckner opened the central ceremony at the Reichstag building in Berlin on Sunday afternoon. She said it was high time to publicly recognize those who had served in the German armed forces. There were around 100 events nationwide. tagesschau.de
Mask scandal investigation incriminates former Health Minister Jens Spahn: In previously unseen parts of the report by special investigator Margaretha Sudhof, Spahn is accused of serious negligence. NDR, WDR, and Süddeutsche Zeitung were able to view the report. It alleges that Spahn acted against the advice of his specialist departments when purchasing masks. Warnings from other ministries that were actually responsible for procurement were also ignored, according to the report. In the spring of 2020, Spahn chose a procedure that guaranteed companies a fixed price per mask if they delivered within a certain period. The ministry purchased masks worth almost six billion euros, most of which were ultimately destroyed. tagesschau.de
Interior ministers want to better protect victims of domestic violence: At their spring conference, they agreed to expand the use of electronic ankle bracelets. The so-called joint monitoring center of the federal states, based in Hesse, is to receive additional funds and capacities for this purpose. The interior ministers of the federal and state governments are committed to a common European approach to migration policy. Instruments such as the Common European Asylum System need to be refined, said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt at the end of the three-day conference. The department heads, chaired by Bremen’s Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer, discussed more than 80 items on the agenda. stern.de
Brandenburg Interior Minister Rene Wilke condemns attack on family festival against right-wing extremism in Bad Freienwalde: Anyone who attacks people organizing or participating in a family and children’s festival is acting far beyond what is acceptable and permissible in society. This must be opposed regardless of political views. This is not a matter of trivialities, but of protecting the inalienable rights of the people. According to police reports, the event „For a Colorful Bad Freienwalde“ was attacked by 10 to 15 unknown individuals carrying blunt objects. Several attendees were injured. Armed officers subsequently secured the area. rbb24.de, zdfheute.de, tagesspiegel.de
More regional news:
- Schleswig-Holstein: Interior Minister Sabine Sütterlin-Waack pushes for better networking between authorities in cases involving mentally ill attackers. ndr.de
- Brandenburg: Potsdam wants to hire more employees with a migrant background. tagesspiegel.de
- Saxony-Anhalt: Energy Minister Armin Willingmann believes wind energy is well on track in his state. mdr.de
- Lower Saxony: Minister President Olaf Lies cautiously promotes heat pumps. n-tv.de
- Saxony-Anhalt: CDU politician Markus Kurze resigns as parliamentary secretary following allegations of harassment. rnd.de
- Hesse: Right-wing extremists mobilize for the first time in Wetzlar against Christopher Street Day. hessenschau.de
- Rhineland-Palatinate: Bürgergeld spending has risen significantly. n-tv.de
- Baden-Württemberg: Greens want mini-supermarkets to be allowed to open on Sundays. n-tv.de
- Brandenburg: Citizens of Eberswalde can have a say in the budget. zdfheute.de
- Bavaria: More spending on digitization in nursing care. sueddeutsche.de
Celebrations mark 40 years of the Schengen Agreement: Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised the border agreement signed 40 years ago by representatives of Germany, France, and the Benelux countries. Merz said on X that the agreement was unique and formed the basis of a free Europe. Over time, almost all EU countries and other states such as Switzerland and Norway have joined the agreement. Today, around 400 million people live in the so-called Schengen area, where freedom of travel applies. tagesschau.de
Germany rejects higher payments to the EU: Instead, the EU should review its spending and set new priorities that would bring „European added value,“ Reuters reports, citing a position paper. From Germany’s point of view, Brussels should spend more on defense, research, and technology, and stabilize spending on Ukraine. The EU Commission is in favor of an increase in member states‘ contributions, not least because the EU is expected to take on more tasks. In addition, part of the money will be used to reduce prosperity gaps between the 27 member states. sueddeutsche.de
Protests against mass tourism in southern Europe: In Palma de Mallorca, for example, thousands gathered in the city center. There were also rallies in Barcelona, Valencia, Ibiza, Lanzarote, and Tenerife. More than 140 citizens‘ initiatives mobilized again after last summer’s mass protests to draw attention to the negative consequences of tourism for the population, such as high rents, overburdened infrastructure, garbage problems, and water shortages. People also took to the streets in Venice and Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. It was the first time that protests against tourism had been coordinated across the entire region. faz.net
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump: In the largest demonstrations against Trump’s policies to date, people took to the streets in more than 2,000 cities across the US. They accused Trump of authoritarian behavior and criticized his immigration policy with large-scale deportations. The protests were held under the slogan „No Kings.“ In downtown Los Angeles, security forces used tear gas to push back demonstrators. In Salt Lake City, one person was shot and critically injured during a rally; one arrest was reported. Several protesters were also arrested in New York. spiegel.de, web.de, zdfheute.de, n-tv.de
Democratic Representative Melissa Hortman and husband shot dead in Minnesota: Governor Tim Walz believes the attack was politically motivated. According to the New York Times, the politician who was killed played a central role in passing laws that expanded abortion rights, legalized recreational marijuana, and required employers to offer paid sick leave. In another shooting nearby, a Democratic politician and his wife were shot and seriously injured. The 57-year-old suspect is on the run. According to media reports, the suspect is an evangelical Christian and was employed by a private security company. His vehicle has already been found; inside was a list of names of other lawmakers. President Donald Trump condemned the acts, saying that such horrific violence would not be tolerated in the US. spiegel.de, n-tv.de
Military parade marking the anniversary of the founding of the US Army: The show, which was overshadowed by attacks on Democratic politicians, involved around 6,000 soldiers, some in historic uniforms, as well as tanks and helicopters. President Donald Trump watched the parade from a stage. The anniversary coincided with his 79th birthday. At the end of the spectacle, Trump stepped up to the microphone and congratulated the troops on their anniversary. Whatever danger may threaten, American soldiers will be there, he said. Trump’s parade attracted few spectators. n-tv.de
Trump softens his tough stance on immigration: The government has shifted its focus away from mass deportations, according to the New York Times, citing unnamed US officials and an internal email. Officials from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency have been instructed to largely suspend raids and arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the new directive. Trump had already announced on Thursday that he would issue an executive order to mitigate the impact of his immigration restrictions on the US agriculture and hotel industries. n-tv.de
More news:
- Denmark: French President Emmanuel Macron pays solidarity visit in light of US claims to Greenland. tagesschau.de
- Austria: Government wants to tighten gun laws after shooting rampage in Graz. dw.com
- Italy: German rescue ship Sea-Eye brings 65 migrants to Sicily. rnd.de
- United Kingdom: One minute’s silence at King Charles III’s birthday parade for crash victims in India. stern.de
- Poland: Youth moves to the right. zdfheute.de
- Hungary: Ostentatiousness and infrastructure chaos threaten Viktor Orbán’s power. dw.com
- Spain: Close associate of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez embroiled in corruption scandal; Sánchez stood by him until the end. faz.net
- Turkey: Animal rights activists „deeply concerned“ about treatment of stray dogs and cats. deutschlandfunk.de
- France: Former President Nicolas Sarkozy stripped of the Legion of Honor. sueddeutsche.de
- North Macedonia: Preliminary investigation against 34 officials, including former ministers, following disco fire. n-tv.de
- United Kingdom: Justice announces second investigation into abuse by „grooming gangs“ who make girls compliant with alcohol. rnd.de
- Switzerland: Dispute within the SP over EU deal. tagesanzeiger.ch
- Nigeria: According to Amnesty International, armed men kill at least 100 people in attack on a village in Benue state. zeit.de
- Saudi Arabia: Journalist Turki al-Jasser executed on charges of high treason; accusations „fabricated“, according to human rights organizations. zeit.de
- India: Death toll from plane crash rises to 279; both flight recorders recovered. zeit.de
- Vietnam: National Assembly approves 90 percent tax on spirits and beer. ksta.de
No more family reservations on Deutsche Bahn: For a family of four, reservations will now cost twice as much as before: 44 euros for a round trip. The change had triggered indignant reactions in recent days. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider had called for family reservations to be retained, arguing that rail travel must be attractive for environmental reasons, especially for families. He would therefore welcome Deutsche Bahn retaining family reservations. With its surprising announcement to abolish the offer, Deutsche Bahn has „taken a completely wrong turn,“ Schneider told the Funke newspapers. faz.net, n-tv.de
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- More than 33 million missing suitcases in one year. faz.net
- Renault CEO Luca De Meo apparently moving to luxury group Kering. handelsblatt.com
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- EU media policy: Battling the „gentle monster of Brussels“ – The German news agency Deutsche Textservice Nachrichtenagentur wants to be treated equally by the European Statistical Office – and is getting its way faz.net
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- ATP tournament in Stuttgart: Alexander Zverev misses out on his first title on grass, losing to US player Taylor Fritz in two sets, 3-6, 6-7 (0-7). sportschau.de
- Defeat in Bundesliga final: Table tennis star Timo Boll ends his career sportschau.de
- World Cup in Frankfurt: Germany defeats England in sensational darts victory sportbuzzer.de
ChatGPT loses chess game against 46-year-old Atari – and blames the game t3n.de