Münchener Post - Current news from Munich, Bavaria, Germany and Europe, in six languages, daily around the clock

München - 20°C

IN THE NEWS

Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks

Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is confident key playmaker Finn Russell will return for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Pretoria.

Read more
France's Le Pen says still running for president

France's Le Pen says still running for president

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but paved the way for her to run with a shorter ban from office.

Read more
Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt

Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt

Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset.

Read more
Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals.

Read more
Zverev, Cobolli targeting rematch at Wimbledon

Zverev, Cobolli targeting rematch at Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli bid to set up a rematch of their French Open final on Wednesday at Wimbledon, with Taylor Fritz and Britain's new hero Arthur Fery standing in their way.

Read more
Canada province preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting

Canada province preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting

British Columbia said Tuesday it was preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI over the company's failure to report violent ChatGPT activity by the person who committed a mass school shooting in the western Canadian province.

Read more
Colombia president-elect accuses outgoing leader of 'coup' plotting

Colombia president-elect accuses outgoing leader of 'coup' plotting

Colombia's hard-right president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed on Tuesday that outgoing left-wing leader Gustavo Petro was planning a "coup" and ordered the military to "protect" the country's democracy.

Read more
Lidl-Trek celebrate 'perfect' day at Tour de France

Lidl-Trek celebrate 'perfect' day at Tour de France

Czech rider Mathias Vacek celebrated the "perfect" day for his Lidl-Trek team after former world champion Mads Pedersen won Tuesday's fourth stage of the Tour de France in searing heat.

Read more
IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains

IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains

More than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committe (IOC) on Tuesday lifted some restrictions allowing their athletes compete in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Read more
Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report

Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James.

Read more