Government announced Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month and ordered a series of countermeasures in response, including the closure of a consulate and a Russian cultural center

Repeated drought is reducing harvests, shrinking cattle and increasing expenses for farmers; experts say adapting to the changed summer conditions is essential, flanking farmers in exploring new water-management strategies and drought-resistant crops

New law significantly expands powers of federal police, providing the scope to use drones, AI, increased surveillance of telecommunications and making it easier to incarcerate immigrants due for deportation; experts point out to constitutional challenges

Former Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of Germany's postwar heads of government; the portrait will be displayed at Bode Museum in Berlin from 1 July before being added to the Federal Chancellery gallery