German media on September 12th focused initially on the conviction of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison, with discussions about its implications for Trump. Early morning reports also continued to cover Russia's large-scale military exercises with Belarus, with NATO's reaction and Polish concerns about "provocation" highlighted.
However, by late morning, editorial priority shifted to the United States. President Trump announced the arrest of a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Reports throughout the afternoon provided details about the 22-year-old assailant from Utah, with political messages found on the weapon and the suspect's father playing a role in his apprehension. Trump's call for the death penalty also received coverage. Meanwhile, Germany summoned the Russian ambassador following drone incidents over Poland, a move coordinated with Paris and London, which garnered significant attention. The ongoing drone warfare in Ukraine and Gaza also remained a focus.