Germany

More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on

A record eight players aged 40 or older have been selected to play in the 2026 World Cup, including (from left) Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Croatia's Luka Modric, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 9, 2026

People crossing a street in central Tehran on June 8, 2026. Iran has said that it attack again if Israel persisted with its strikes in Lebanon.

Roger Federer to return to US Open for one-night exhibition event

Tennis legend Roger Federer reacts during an exhibition match at the Australian Open in January 2026.

Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project

Scale models of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS/SCAF), Europe's next-generation fighter jet, seen in Paris, France.

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen in ‘good spirits’ after collapsing during friendly against Ukraine

Denmark and Ukraine's players huddling to accompany Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the international football friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine at Odense Stadium in Denmark, on June 7, 2026.

Cramp helped me shed mental weight, says Alexander Zverev after French Open win

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Tennis-List of French Open men's singles champions

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Tennis-French Open men's singles champion Alexander Zverev

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06:

Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants

Germany's Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, said in April it is open to "partnering" with Chinese manufacturers at its plants.

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