The day was dominated by Germany's failure to secure a UN Security Council seat, a story that broke in the afternoon and dominated coverage through the evening. Multiple outlets framed it as a blow to Merz's foreign policy and a loss of credibility. Earlier, editors focused on Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg ahead of Russia's economic forum, with reports of explosions and air defense failures. The Dortmund hostage crisis from the previous night concluded peacefully, with the suspect surrendering after negotiations. Other stories included Wim Wenders withdrawing a film over a nude scene with a minor, and the EU preparing for a trade war with China.