It all began with a chat message. A., aged 15, and a friend were hanging out at the harbor in a town somewhere in the Netherlands, smoking a joint. So far, an unremarkable afternoon for the two. Then A. opened Snapchat on his phone. On the platform, someone had shared an unfamiliar account wit
Following her party's successful performance in Saxony-Anhalt, BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht emphasized that this achievement was accomplished despite "a massive smear and disinformation campaign by the political and media mainstream." This likely refers to the sharp criticism of her proposal to
Rapper Bushido (47) and adventure entrepreneur Jochen Schweizer (69) are reportedly in conflict. The dispute was initially brought to light by Bushido's wife, Anna-Maria Ferchichi (44), through a series of Instagram stories. She alleged that Schweizer had called her husband "highly cr
Arriving in Munich from Washington with United Airlines, within a few hours, one gets the impression of a country where many things appear normal, yet shouldn't be. Daily updates on water levels are quickly checked: the water level is so low almost everywhere that soon one will likely be able
Following talks with US envoys, Kyiv has reported new Russian attacks. This live blog from Süddeutsche Zeitung details the latest events in the ongoing conflict. Key Updates: Emergency Averted: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Restored to Power: Power supply to the frontline
Canada is set to introduce retaliatory tariffs on American imports starting Tuesday. This action escalates the ongoing trade dispute between the two neighboring countries. The Canadian Ministry of Finance confirmed that these counter-tariffs on US imports will take effect in the early hou
Approximately 90 kilometers southwest of Vilnius as the crow flies lies Lithuania's largest high moor: the Čepkeliai marsh. A wilderness of international importance, home to rare bird species, and repeatedly recognized for its biodiversity. And: a protective barrier against tanks.
Wenige Wochen vor der Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt am 6. September ist der Ausgang ungewiss, aber es zeichnet sich ein enges Rennen ab. Mehrere Fragen bleiben offen: Wird die AfD die absolute Mehrheit der Sitze erringen und allein regieren können? Schaffen es die SPD, die Grünen und das Bündnis
Alexander Jakschik, 44, gauges the current mood by observing his company's canteen in Löbau, Saxony, during lunchtime. The canteen, with its simple tables and chairs, a white refrigerator, and a few microwaves, also features flyers inviting attendees to a "Medieval Frolic" hosted by th
Bevor Wolodimir Selenskij im Februar die Sicherheitskonferenz in München besuchte, machte er einen Abstecher nach Gauting. Gemeinsam mit dem deutschen Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius besichtigte er den Drohnenhersteller Quantum Systems in einer kleinen, exklusiven Runde ohne weitere hochrang
Diese Leichtathletik-Europameisterschaften lassen sich aus deutscher Perspektive gut anhand der Leistung der Speerwerferin Julia Ulbricht zusammenfassen. Die 25-jährige Ulbricht fügte am Sonntag überraschend noch eine Silbermedaille zum Medaillenregen hinzu. Zuvor hatte Marathonläufer Amanal Pe
Der bayerische Innenminister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) hat den Vorschlag der SPD zur Klimaanpassung als unnötige Bürokratie bezeichnet. Die Sozialdemokraten hatten gefordert, dass Kommunen beim Hochwasserschutz und bei der Anpassung an Extremwetterereignisse durch den Bund unterstützt we