Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party
Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany’s conservative coalition.
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EXPLAINER
Trump targets Spain, NATO backs Ukraine: Is the alliance still united?
While NATO members have agreed to boost defence spending, Trump’s attacks on Spain and Greenland have threatened unity.
From: NewsFeed
Germany urges US-Iran negotiations, offers to minesweep Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the US and Iran to resume negotiations.
Published On 8 Jul 2026
From: This is America
Can NATO repair its relationship with Trump?
NATO allies woo Trump as Rutte praises spending surge, but doubts grow over repairing ties while preserving independence
Published On 8 Jul 2026
Trump offers to help end Russia-Ukraine war in Putin call, Kremlin says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Trump made the offer during a nearly 90-minute phone call with the Russian president.
Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party meets
Protesters from unions, civil society and left-wing parties aim to disrupt AfD annual conference in Erfurt.
Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’
Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.
Interpol names Ukrainian woman as suspect in Monaco bombing
Anastasiia Berezovska is named as the chief suspect responsible for injuring Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.
Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit
Nagelsmann’s departure leaves the door open for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to take over, if he wants the job.
German prosecutors allege Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline attack
Former Ukrainian soldier accused of ‘war crime’ and leading a team of divers to blow up Nord Stream pipelines.
![Police escort Serhii K. before a hearing with the German Federal Public Prosecutor, in Karlsruhe, Germany, November 27, 2025, after Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of the Ukrainian man, suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. [Thilo Schmuelgen/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-11-27T141610Z_790974939_RC225IA95SHD_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-NORDSTREAM-1782950790.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
ANALYSIS
German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating
Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
