Cologne executed one of Germany's largest evacuations since World War II, relocating over 20,000 residents to defuse three American bombs discovered in the Deutz district. The operation transformed the city center into empty streets monitored by drones, concluding successfully by evening.
The Trump-Musk relationship collapsed completely, with outlets reporting their "bromance is history" as Musk escalated criticism of Trump's tax legislation, calling it a "wicked abomination" and reportedly threatening administration ministers. The White House described itself as "perplexed" by Musk's behavior.
Chancellor Merz's popularity surged in his first month, driven by public approval of his critical stance toward Israel. Parliamentary tensions erupted when Deputy President Klöckner ejected a Left Party politician during heated exchanges over arms deliveries to Israel.
Trump doubled steel and aluminum tariffs affecting Germany, while the EU approved Bulgaria's euro adoption for 2026. Severe thunderstorms with extreme hail threatened Bavaria throughout the day.