Criticism over selections, Jurgen Klopp's comments and a defeat by Ecuador. It's not all been smooth sailing for Julian Nagelsmann's side

Germany is preparing for its final World Cup group match.

Germany won their initial group at the World Cup, but do they deserve a positive grade after their loss to Ecuador?

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Ecuador vs. Germany best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Thursday

To counter the growing threat from Russia, Germany has tried to strengthen its armed forces through voluntary recruitment programs, but lawmakers fear that will not be enough, the newspaper wrote. Thomas Revekamp,

A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients shoulder a disproportionate share of the costs.

All of Germany is under a severe heat warning for the very first time. Only around 20% of German homes have air conditioning. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports from the riverside in Berlin on how people are coping with record-breaking temperatures.

Threatened shifts in US defense spending in Europe mean risk and opportunity for affected communities.