Stories from Munich · Germany

The Champions League match between Bayern Munich and PSG reached halftime with a score of 2-2. The referee is reviewing a potential penalty involving Alfonso Davies after replays showed him raising his arm at the moment of the shot.

Kylian Mbappe scored his ninth goal in the Champions League following a mistake by Stanisic. This marks his sixth goal specifically during the direct elimination phase. The match currently stands at a 1-1 tie after Harry Kane scored a penalty for Bayern Munich in the 18th minute.

Harry Kane scored his 54th goal of the season to give Bayern Munich a 1-0 lead. Guirassy is being monitored for a potential injury after appearing to limp during the match. Medical staff including Raphael Paul and Louis-Sainte-Riquet are observing the situation.

A trial involving a 25-year-old Afghan national has been paused and is scheduled to resume in June. The incident resulted in the deaths of a mother and her young daughter, while 43 others were injured. Evidence videos reportedly do not match the driving behavior described, and no neurological conditions suggesting microsleep were found. Authorities stated there was no evidence of neurological conditions or sleep deprivation contributing to the incident. The source did not provide specific details regarding the expert's findings. A medical expert testified during the 24th day of trial at the Munich Higher Regional Court regarding a demonstration held in February 2025. The expert provided testimony concerning the general health of the 25-year-old Afghan defendant. The testimony stated the defendant had no alcohol or other substances in his system and no pre-existing medical conditions.

The Bavarian cabinet has abandoned plans to introduce a levy on sugary beverages starting the year after next. Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber of the Free Voters cited that 90 percent of such regulations are determined at federal and European levels. A legislative change must first be introduced and debated in the state parliament. The SPD party described the decision as a political setback. Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs Aiwanger criticized a proposed sugar tax on sweetened beverages, calling the measure 'stupidity squared' if used to fill budget holes. The plan aims to generate 450 million euros annually starting in 2028. Bavarian Minister-President Söder defended the health reform including the sugar levy during a discussion. The Bavarian Landtag recently rejected the introduction of a deafness allowance.

Bavarian Minister Anna Stolz of the Free Voters has introduced a new initiative for fifth and sixth-grade students. Prien noted that while progress has been made for girls, boys have been overlooked in recent decades.

The athlete maintained a training volume of over 250 kilometers per week to achieve the result. The record was described as the result of years of work and intense competition.

Bavarian Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber stated that the state aims to contribute to achieving federal climate targets. The transcript also discussed European efforts to establish a uniform definition of rape, noting that 14 European countries have adopted the 'only yes means yes' principle compared to Germany's 'no means no' approach. CSU politician Simone Fleischmann stated that educational paths for children in Bavaria are often determined as early as primary school. She noted that every third Euro in Bavaria is allocated to education. Fleischmann suggested that parental education levels and career goals, such as pursuing vocational training, influence whether students choose Realschule or Mittelschule. The specific reasons why some youth opt out of certain paths remain open for discussion.

The company, developer of ChatGPT, is contesting the use of lyrics by artists including Reinhard May, Herbert Grönemeyer, Helene Fischer, and Rolf Zuckerman. Uncertainty regarding OpenAI's growth trajectory has led to a broader pullback in technology stocks. Sam Altman claims Elon Musk failed to fulfill committed investments in OpenAI's early years and sought to merge the company with Tesla. A clash between the two leaders is expected within the next four to six weeks. The Nasdaq fell 1.3% following a Wall Street Journal report regarding slowing growth at OpenAI. The company's CFO and board have questioned the wisdom of data-center spending in light of slowing growth. The Wall Street Journal reported that the Dow fell 300 points following OpenAI growth concerns. OpenAI has committed approximately $1.4 trillion to infrastructure projects involving data sensors and related technologies.

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger expressed skepticism regarding the reliability of artificial intelligence in military applications during a CBS interview. He stated the company does not want to sell technology that is unreliable or could lead to friendly fire or civilian casualties. Papperger said the need for absolute reliability to avoid killing their own personnel or innocent people. The comments address concerns over mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems.