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Germany Faces Historic Water Shortage Crisis in 2026. Lake Constance and the Rhine hit record low levels, forcing calls for new water management strategies to tackle the severe drought.

Christopher Nkunku Joins RB Leipzig on Loan After Yan Diomande's €125M Real Madrid Move. Nkunku returns to Leipzig just before the Bundesliga season, stepping in after Diomande's high-profile transfer to Real Madrid.

German Business Optimism Climbs in August 2026 Despite Challenges. The ifo business climate index rises as companies like Lapp report cautious growth amid economic uncertainties.

Chancellor Merz Calls Cabinet Meeting to Combat 2026 Heatwave Fallout. In response to the devastating heatwave, Merz emphasizes urgent climate action during the government's high-level meeting.

Germany's 2027 Budget Cuts Threaten Global Disease Control Efforts. Steep funding reductions risk setbacks in battling epidemics like Ebola, raising concerns over global health initiatives.