German media began the day with continued focus on US politics, detailing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with Donald Trump, including a Nobel Peace Prize suggestion and Trump's pledge of more arms to Ukraine. The ongoing feud between Trump and Elon Musk, and Musk's potential new political party, also received attention. By mid-morning, a significant new international development emerged: reports of a Chinese laser attack on a German reconnaissance aircraft off Yemen's coast, leading to the Foreign Office summoning the Chinese ambassador. Domestically, economic concerns escalated as Daimler Truck announced substantial job cuts, becoming a major afternoon focus. Additionally, discussions intensified on the escalating infrastructure crisis regarding Duisburg's A59 Berlin Bridge and the deepening investigation into former Health Minister Jens Spahn's mask deals. The AfD's increasing influence, particularly concerning constitutional judge appointments, also gained prominence in the late afternoon.