Key FactsCourt Bans Cross in Bavarian School
Jul 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Two former students sued over a 150 cm tall wooden crucifix placed at their gymnasium's entrance in Bavaria.

  • The court considered the unavoidable exposure to the religious symbol a violation of constitutional negative freedom of belief.

  • The school was deemed obligated to remove the crucifix to protect constitutional rights.

  • An appeal was not permitted, but a complaint can be filed within one week.
  • The plaintiffs were forced and repeatedly confronted with the crucifix due to compulsory schooling and, with regard to its positioning, without (reasonable) alternative options.
    — The Bavarian Administrative Court regarding the decision that the crucifix violates religious freedom.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has defended the decision of his predecessor Angela Merkel (CDU) to take in refugees ten years ago ... Show more
Key FactsIntense Bundestag Clash on AfD and Government Review
Jul 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Weidel opened the debate with sharp criticism of Merz, accusing the coalition of broken promises and electoral fraud.

  • Merz rejected these claims, condemning the defamatory attacks on the new government as baseless.

  • SPD leader Miersch called for an AfD ban, citing Weidel’s speech as evidence of racism and unconstitutional behavior.

  • The ongoing budget debate centers on increased investments amid opposition criticism of military spending and tax policies.
  • Half-truths, slander, and personal denigrations must not be simply accepted without response in a democracy.
    — Merz responded to the blanket and undifferentiated denigration of the work of the new federal government.
Key FactsBerlin’s Mohrenstraße Renaming Finalized After Legal Battle
Jul 09 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court upheld the street renaming and dismissed a resident’s appeal against it.

  • The Green-led Mitte district views the original name as racist and intends to rename the street Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße.

  • The chosen new name honors an African-origin scholar from the 18th century and was officially announced in May 2021.

  • Residents argued the historic name was respectful and part of the city’s history, but their lawsuits were rejected in July 2023.
Key FactsPolitical Fallout After Public Pool Assaults
18h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Islamism expert Ahmad Mansour highlighted the erosion of safe public spaces amid rising insecurity in Germany.

  • SPD deputy Alexander Schweitzer called for strict consequences and strong preventive actions after the pool assaults.

  • Journalist Julia Löhr blamed overly optimistic migration policies for contributing to growing societal fears.

  • The discussion also covered Schweitzer’s difficulties explaining the delayed electricity tax cut, accused as a broken promise.
  • We are getting Egyptian conditions!
    Ahmad Mansour urgently warned about the loss of public spaces and the jeopardization of values in society.
Russia is deliberately bombing Ukrainian recruitment centers - | but there is more to the attacks than just military tactics ... Show more
Despite a clear resolution at the SPD party conference to continue financially supporting private sea rescue in the Mediterranean ... Show more
Wheelchair ramps, hand pedals, rotating seats: Driving instructor Daniel Kummer's fleet is equipped so that even people with disabilities can obtain their ... Show more
Key FactsNetanyahu's Controversial Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
Jul 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize despite his support for the Gaza conflict.

  • From October 2023, nearly 60,000 Palestinians have been officially killed in Gaza, with many more casualties unaccounted for under the rubble.

  • Since January, Trump has authorized military actions in Yemen and illegal attacks on Iran.

  • This nomination follows a pattern of contentious Nobel Peace Prize recipients whose actions often contradicted the award's peace objectives.
  • Wow … Coming from you, in particular, this is very meaningful.
    — Trump's response to Netanyahu regarding his Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
Key FactsRussia’s Transport Chief Found Dead Amid Corruption Probe
Jul 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Roman Starovoit, Russia’s transport minister, was found dead from a gunshot wound in Odintsovo, with suicide considered the most likely cause.

  • His dismissal occurred shortly before his death, amid speculation about his involvement in a corruption case related to funds in the Kursk area.

  • The Kremlin expressed shock but declined to provide further details, leaving the investigation to authorities.

  • A successor has been appointed as inquiries into the alleged embezzlement continue.
  • Such information is always tragic and sad.
    Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, commenting on the circumstances of Roman Starovoit's death.
Key FactsFather and Son Missing After Eibsee Pedal Boat Accident
Jul 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A six-year-old boy and his 33-year-old father from Haßberge district disappeared after a pedal boat accident on Eibsee lake in Upper Bavaria.

  • The child fell into the water and the father immediately jumped in to save him but both did not resurface.

  • Divers, helicopters, and numerous rescue teams have conducted extensive searches since July 5, 2025, without success.

  • Authorities rule out third-party involvement and highlight the life-saving importance of wearing life jackets amid recent fatal bathing incidents in Bavaria.
  • Life jackets and rescue vests can save lives. Whether it's a pedal boat, canoe, sports boat, or any other vessel on water: Wearing such vests should be a matter of course and at least mandatory for children.Ute Vogt, President of the DLRG, following the tragedy at Eibsee.
Key FactsUS Deport Migrants to Unstable South Sudan
Jul 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
  • Eight men from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Sudan, and Vietnam were deported by the US to South Sudan.

  • The deportation flight departed from a US military base in Djibouti and arrived in Juba, South Sudan's capital.

  • The Supreme Court approved these contentious deportations despite ongoing urgent legal challenges by the migrants.

  • South Sudan remains politically unstable with recurring violence following its 2018 civil war.
  • The men come from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Sudan, and Vietnam, according to their lawyers.
    — The Department of Homeland Security in Washington announced this.
She is probably one of the youngest high school graduates in Germany: Pupil Lina Heider, who is just eleven years old, has received her school-leaving ... Show more
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Key FactsDeadly Flash Floods Hit Texas, 20 Girls Missing
Jul 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kleinezeitung.at
  • Severe flash floods in Texas caused at least 24 fatalities, including adults and children, with some bodies found in swept-away vehicles.

  • Twenty girls from Mystic summer camp remain missing and may have climbed trees or drowned; 500 rescuers and 14 helicopters continue the search.

  • The governor declared a state of emergency to deploy extra resources while the National Guard and Coast Guard aided rescue operations.

  • An intense 45-minute rainfall at the Guadalupe River worsened flooding, prompting residents to evacuate to higher ground.
  • We will not stop until we find them all.
    Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, during the search for missing girls after the floods.
Maximum 40 percent migrants per school? Why the SPD, Greens and experts are critical of Education Minister Prien's initiative
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The German women's soccer team will receive a record bonus of 120,000 euros at the 2025 European Championship - | twice as much as in 2022 ... Show more
Call for clothing donations: Stadtmission collects clothes at Wedding subway station at the start of the week
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Call for clothing donations: Stadtmission collects clothes at Wedding ...