‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Beijing
German leader Friedrich Merz's first visit to Beijing is under the shadow of changing attitudes towards China within German industry, emphasizing the need for a balanced trade approach.
War in Ukraine: Second day of talks in Geneva – 'Significant progress' reported, according to Witkof
Russian and Ukrainian delegations concluded the first day of peace talks in Geneva, facilitated by the US, under the shadow of the impending fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Stranger Things Returns to Netflix: When is the Next Release of the Duffer Brothers' Universe
Netflix's 'Stranger Things' expands its universe beyond Hawkins with the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway play 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow.'
Netflix Stranger Things prequel show finally 'streaming soon'
The prequel to the popular show Stranger Things will soon be available for streaming on Netflix.
Epstein: In the Shadow of a Phone Call, Trump - Is the Trade Minister the First 'Sacrifice'?
The article discusses the implications of Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the potential political fallout for his close associate, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
India Seizes 3 Tankers in First Move Against Shadow Fleet
India's coast guard has confiscated three oil tankers allegedly involved in oil smuggling, marking a significant step in addressing the shadow fleet issue.
Winter Olympics: The first day between the shine and the shadow of 'Penisgate'
The 25th Winter Olympics officially opened in Milan, highlighting both the excitement of the games and the emerging controversy known as 'Penisgate' related to doping allegations.
The shadow of the first galaxy looms over Madrid: "The players know they have a lot of power"
The article discusses Real Madrid's recent elimination from the Copa del Rey during Arbeloa's debut as coach, with focus on the team's struggles and accountability.
The first reaction of the Kremlin to the seizure of the tanker from the 'shadow fleet'
The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the seizure of the oil tanker Bella-1 by U.S. forces in the Atlantic Ocean, describing it as an illegal use of force against a civilian vessel.
María Chivite recovers Javier Remírez as 'number two' of Navarra to exhaust her term under the shadow of Santos Cerdán
Navarra President María Chivite has replaced her first vice president Félix Taberna with senator Javier Remírez, who will also take on the role of government spokesperson, amid the backdrop of an ongoing corruption crisis linked to Santos Cerdán.
SZ in the Evening: News from January 7, 2026
U.S. special forces boarded a Russian shadow tanker near Iceland while the German government expressed its first critical comments regarding U.S. actions in Venezuela.
First Reaction from Moscow to the Seizure of the Tanker from the 'Shadow Fleet'
The Russian Ministry of Transport has sharply condemned the U.S. seizure of the tanker Bella 1/Marinera, accusing Washington of violating the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Winter Retreat in Upper Bavaria: The Third Man of the CSU Steps Out of the Shadow
Alexander Hoffmann is set to lead the CSU's winter retreat for the first time, aiming to establish his leadership and gain recognition.