TL;DRNew statistics from the Federal Statistical Office regarding work and family contradict claims by Friedrich Merz that people in Germany are not working enough. The data indicate a different trend.
TL;DRBritish singer Morrissey has written to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez requesting an end to bullfighting and bull-running events in Spain. The letter outlines his plea for the cessation of these practices.
TL;DRFollowing a debate involving Jens Spahn, calls for the legalization of surrogacy have emerged, with the current ban described as hypocritical, paternalistic, and ineffective. Proponents argue that women should have the autonomy to decide if they wish to carry a child for others.
TL;DRIn Norway, almost all fathers take parental leave, in contrast to Germany where less than half do so. Norway offers models that have proven effective for encouraging paternal involvement in childcare.
TL;DRA Kurdish human rights organization accuses Iran of attacking Kurdish-Iranian fighters in Iraq with white phosphorus. This statement suggests a potential use of prohibited means in the context of the Iran War.
TL;DRA German model named Michele has been missing since 2015 and may be involved in the network of the deceased model scout Daniel Siad. Questions are being raised about whether she became part of the Epstein network.
TL;DRThe number of completed apartments in Germany is expected to continue to decline, reaching approximately 185,000 in 2026. The ifo Institute anticipates little prospect of a recovery in construction activity.
TL;DRThe number of single parents in Germany saw a slight decrease over a ten-year period, reaching 1.62 million individuals in 2025. Mothers of children under 18 continue to be predominantly affected by this decline.
TL;DRAmnesty International criticizes a new, stricter deportation policy for Afghans. Individuals without a criminal record are now reportedly facing the threat of deportation.