Iran war: US launches strikes on Iran as 'powerful response'

European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the tourism market.

Germany’s special law prohibiting the insulting of politicians has led to cases that many people consider absurd. Some members of the government want to abolish the law; others think there’s a good reason to retain it.

The summer holidays have started in some parts of Germany. We want to hear how families manage this period.