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The front page of ZDFheute focuses on the impact of low water levels on German shipping, upcoming heatwaves, and domestic political developments including the Saxony-Anhalt state election and a controversial intelligence service reform. International news is less prominent.
Due to extremely low water levels, shipping on German rivers is severely impacted, prompting discussions about alternative transportation methods via road and rail, with potential damages in the billions.
In the lead-up to the Saxony-Anhalt state election, Sahra Wagenknecht suggests her party, BSW, could potentially allow the AfD to form a government, a move described as 'highly questionable' from a constitutional perspective.
The German cabinet is proposing to grant more powers to intelligence services, a move that has drawn significant criticism for being 'constitutionally highly questionable'.
A weather forecast predicts a return of hot temperatures across Germany for the current week.
A look back at the 300-year history of mustard production in Germany, originating from Düsseldorf.
Tips and advice on how to protect pets and animals from the heat.
An analysis of the current traffic minister's role and how much change is expected from the new appointee in managing transportation crises.
Investigators are pursuing new leads in a drone incident in Leipzig, having found an antenna near the airport.
