Morning editorial priorities in Germany were split between the assassination attempt on a Russian general in Moscow and local reports of a 14-year-old’s death in Dormagen. Following days of domestic debate over public safety and migration, the Dormagen case took a sharp turn by midday as investigators identified a 12-year-old child as the primary suspect, sparking a nationwide discussion on the age of criminal responsibility. Simultaneously, the 'Epstein Files' evolved from general scandal to specific corporate fallout, with editors highlighting a plunge in Microsoft shares and scrutiny of German prosecutors' access to the files. In the afternoon, focus shifted to infrastructure and diplomatic fragility, as media outlets analyzed Siemens Energy’s involvement in Russian-led nuclear projects in Hungary and Trump’s racially charged social media posts targeting the Obamas. The evening headlines were dominated by the opening of the Winter Olympics in Milan. Editors transitioned from political critique to the spectacle of the ceremony, while noting undercurrents of protest against the Meloni government and the presence of JD Vance.