TL;DRChancellor Merz is planning a reshuffling within the Ministry of Transport. Transport Minister Schnieder is to leave his post and is expected to be succeeded by CDU politician Fritz Güntzler.
TL;DROver 5100 people in Germany have died from the consequences of extreme heat by the end of June. A return of heatwaves to Germany is considered possible.
TL;DRA court in Luanda has sentenced two Russian citizens to prison terms for espionage and terrorism. Two Angolans were also involved in the proceedings; one received a suspended sentence, and the other was acquitted.
TL;DRThe German government is planning a "modernization" of the Freedom of Information Act. A guest on the c't podcast has raised concerns about the potential abolition of a fundamental right.
TL;DRHealth Minister Nina Warken is expected to take over the position of Head of the Chancellery. In this role, she is to support Friedrich Merz and aim to make government work more efficient.
TL;DRA defendant has been sentenced to two life sentences for the murders of Democratic US politician Hortman and her husband. He will be imprisoned for these crimes.
TL;DRThe US government has withdrawn subpoenas against three "New York Times" journalists following criticism from a judge. The identities of the journalists involved were not disclosed.
TL;DRThe suspect in a fatal knife attack in Regensburg will be presented to an investigating judge on Friday. Investigators intend to release further details about the case afterward.
TL;DRCarsten Linnemann is reportedly set to take over the Ministry of Health. He is known for the "just do it" approach, but the ministry faces significant challenges.