Morning coverage focused on Russia's first use of an intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine, following Ukraine's deployment of British Storm Shadow missiles in Russian territory. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for both Netanyahu and Hamas leaders, marking unprecedented dual action against opposing sides.
By afternoon, Brandenburg announced consideration of leaving the RBB public broadcaster, while Trump's choice Matt Gaetz withdrew from Justice Minister nomination. The VW labor dispute intensified with IG Metall calling for strikes.
The evening brought resolution to the week-long SPD leadership crisis, as Defense Minister Pistorius declined the chancellor candidacy through a video message, expressing support for Scholz. The party announced plans to formally nominate Scholz on Monday, though internal criticism of party leadership's handling of the situation continued in media coverage.
