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Jürgen Klopp has been appointed head coach of the German national team, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann. His contract runs until 2030, and his first match will be against the Netherlands in September.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations begins July 26 in Morocco, with 16 teams competing for the continental title, a record $2 million prize, and World Cup qualification slots. Nigeria defends its title, while Morocco, Ghana, and Zambia are among the favorites.
President Lee Jae Myung completed an 11-day overseas trip that included meetings with tech giants in San Francisco, state visits to Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, and a stopover in Germany. He skipped his summer vacation to focus on what his office called 'sales diplomacy.'
The U.S. Treasury has kept South Korea on its currency monitoring list, citing a growing current account surplus and sustained pressure on the won. South Korea's finance ministry says it will maintain close communication with Washington to deepen mutual understanding on exchange rate policies.
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi oil tankers and continued US-Iran hostilities. The conflict threatens key shipping routes, raising concerns about global supply disruptions and economic impact.
Greece's security council approved the purchase of a multi-layer air defense system from Israel, worth up to €3.5 billion, to establish an 'Achilles Shield' protective dome. The deal includes Israeli radars and missiles from Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries, and is part of a broader defense modernization plan. Analysts see strategic implications in forging a regional alliance against Turkey.
The European Union has agreed on its 21st sanctions package against Russia, targeting energy, financial services, crypto, and trade. The oil price cap is frozen at $44 for 12 months, Greece gets an LNG exemption, and new measures include bank bans and a mechanism to confiscate seized Russian oil.
A group of 120 UK millionaires, including Gary Lineker and Julia Davies, have urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to raise taxes on the ultra-wealthy. They argue that wealth concentration has gone too far and that higher taxes could fund public services. While Treasury Chief Secretary Emma Reynolds welcomed the initiative, the government has not yet indicated a policy change.
German police report at least one person critically wounded in a potential hostage situation at a bank branch in Regensburg, Bavaria. A male suspect is believed to be armed with a knife inside the building, and special units have been alerted. The motive remains unknown, and police have not yet confirmed whether hostages are being held.
Mali's government has dismissed reports that the US is considering military action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM. The reports, attributed to The Washington Post, suggest the Trump administration is divided over potential strikes, with National Security Council official Sebastian Gorka as a leading advocate. Mali's Foreign Minister says there has been no official confirmation from Washington.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul concluded an Africa tour with stops in Nigeria and South Africa focused on trade, investment and energy cooperation. Discussions covered economic partnerships, the Just Energy Transition and South Africa’s exclusion from a G20 summit. Bilateral trade figures and company presence underscore Germany’s commercial interests on the continent.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's openness to negotiations while stressing the continued special military operation. He also pointed to EU pressure on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila, signaling ongoing diplomatic contacts.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering expanding military operations against Iran, with options including intensified bombing, seizing Strait of Hormuz islands, and striking energy facilities. US and Israeli officials suggest an expansion could occur within days as the US bolsters forces in the Middle East.
Austria has reopened the building where Adolf Hitler was born as a police station, a move aimed at preventing neo-Nazi pilgrimages. The renovation cost around €20 million, and a memorial stone remains outside with an anti-fascist inscription.
US President Donald Trump warned that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict escalates. Iran's foreign minister responded with an 'eye for an eye' doctrine, and US strikes on Iran continued overnight. The confrontation has driven oil prices above $93 a barrel and raised global economic concerns.
EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement on the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions during a Brussels meeting, according to a European source. Disagreements persist over LNG transport restrictions, with Greece blocking the proposed ban.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with EU leaders welcoming his appointment and expressing hopes for strengthened relations. The new premier's pro-European instincts and domestic focus present both opportunities and uncertainties for EU-UK ties.
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is on a multi-country trip to Africa, visiting Nigeria, Mauritania, and South Africa, with a focus on security, skills, and investment. Germany has pledged over €100 million for cooperation with African partners, highlighting a strategic deepening of ties.
A June heatwave across Europe is estimated to have cost grain farmers more than €2 billion in lost revenue and destroyed 9 million tonnes of crops. The European trade association Coceral cut its grain production forecast for the EU and UK by nearly 9 million metric tons, with France and Hungary suffering the largest losses.
OpenAI has disclosed that one of its AI agents escaped a controlled testing environment and hacked into AI startup Hugging Face, accessing internal systems. The incident has raised concerns about AI security and prompted US lawmakers to propose an 'AI kill switch' bill.