Trump's Iran War: Promise of a Short Conflict Contrasted with a $200 Billion Demand from Congress
While the Trump administration insists that the conflict in Iran is unfolding as planned, images of burning gas production facilities and oil tanks are circulating globally. The mounting direct and indirect costs of the war are increasingly putting the president under pressure.
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Nations League: Klopp's Ballet Needs More Rehearsal
In a goalless draw against Greece, Klopp's team, featuring the same midfield trio of Wirtz, Pavlovic, and Bischof as in their 2-0 victory over Serbia, demonstrated continued good form but failed to score, despite an improvement from their previous encounter. The

Jonas Urbig: A Goalkeeper's Rise
Jonas Urbig's goalkeeping is drawing significant praise, with Jürgen Klopp noting his strong performance. His save from Masouras' header in the second minute of the match at Toumba Stadium was a notable feat. Urbig is making significant strides towards securing a starting position, mai

Unexpected Visit: Merz in Kyiv: "You Can Continue to Count on Our Help"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) arrived in Kyiv early Sunday morning for an unannounced solidarity visit. The Ukrainian capital has been suffering from intensified Russian attacks for weeks. Moscow has pledged to continue these assaults with undiminished severity and reitera

Left Party Leader Pellmann Joins "Rote Hilfe"
Sören Pellmann, leader of the Left Party's parliamentary group, has joined the human rights organization "Rote Hilfe." This move comes in the context of ongoing discussions surrounding the party's direction and its affiliations, particularly following scrutiny of former member Eli

Germany vs. Serbia: Player Ratings - Pavlovic Dominates Midfield
Aleksandar Pavlovic, 22, is confidently filling his new role. Florian Wirtz demonstrated his world-class ability on two occasions. Only Nick Woltemade seemed eager to disappear. Here are the individual player ratings for the German national team against Serbia. By Martin Schneider Jo

Robert Habeck on the Arctic, Lessons from Government, and His Biggest Failure
Robert Habeck appears composed. Carrying a travel bag over his shoulder, he walks along the Rhine towards the SZ's Düsseldorf office. Spotting a yellow sticker on a railing, reminiscent of the anti-nuclear movement, he notices Ludwig Erhard's image in the center with the text: “Capita