World Cup Shock: Germany crashed out of FIFA World Cup 2026 in the round of 32, losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw and a VAR-disallowed extra-time goal for Jonathan Tah; captain Joshua Kimmich said Germany “fully deserved” the exit, while coach Julian Nagelsmann insisted he won’t “run away” and called the ruling a “scandal.” Coach Talk: Jürgen Klopp played down speculation about taking over Germany, saying it’s “not the right moment” to discuss his future. Paraguay Celebrations: Paraguay’s president Santiago Peña declared a national holiday after the upset, as goalkeeper Orlando Gill became the shootout hero. Local Tragedy: In Stade, northern Germany, six people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility; police say the suspect was a father in a custody dispute, with three suspects detained and no political motive found so far. EU Budget Fight: Germany is demanding a €400 billion cut to the EU’s 2028-2034 budget, warning the current plan is “unaffordable” and that an agreement is “impossible.” Business/Media: Axel Springer finalized its acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group after regulatory approvals.