The day was dominated by the World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England, which consumed editorial attention from early evening onward. Live blogs tracked a tense, foul-filled match, with England taking the lead through Anthony Gordon before Argentina's late comeback, fueled by Lionel Messi's assists, secured a 2-1 victory and a final against Spain. The dramatic turnaround became the top story by night.
Earlier, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's summer press conference drew sustained coverage, with editors focusing on his emotional distance and the public's perception of his reforms. The US-Iran conflict continued to generate headlines, with Trump threatening attacks on civilian infrastructure and a new wave of US strikes reported. Domestic stories included a police shooting of a man shouting 'Allahu Akbar' and a hacker attack on Stuttgart's power grid.