Germany: the most watched news

The news videos watched most since yesterday on the leading news channels of Germany.

Deadly train collision in Spain leads Germany’s news viewing

ZDFheute Nachrichten reported dozens dead in a collision between high-speed trains in Spain, the most-watched story. Berlin’s coalition talks also drew scrutiny across channels.

Collision in Spain

A ZDF animation said both trains stopped after a safety-system failure. The rear train then restarted and struck the stationary train, derailing several carriages.

Berlin coalition tensions

Trump, Ukraine and Russia

The most watched videos

ZDFheute Nachrichten 257K views since yesterday

Trump corruption concerns could burden Republican candidates, Rathke argues

ZDF's midterm discussion links scrutiny of presidential business interests to voters' frustration over everyday costs.

ZDFheute Nachrichten 221K views since yesterday

Krach says Emde's place in Left caucus could block Berlin coalition

Pressed by Markus Lanz, Berlin's SPD co-chair rules out working with Emde but stops short of an unequivocal demand for her expulsion from the party.

WELT Nachrichtensender 156K views since yesterday

Schneider faults Merz's leadership over Germany's presidential candidate search

Her WELT commentary links the personnel dispute to broader criticism of the CDU, from secret ballots to a cultural award.

WELT Nachrichtensender 154K views since yesterday

Bosbach questions Eralp's control over Berlin's Left Party

The CDU veteran argues that promises to distance the party from extremist currents are not enough, as Berlin's coalition negotiations continue.

ZDFheute Nachrichten 148K views since yesterday

Keupp urges stronger European support as Ukraine faces summit exclusion

ZDF's analysis separates a local ceasefire in Oleshky from broader peace prospects and examines how the U.S. midterms could affect military aid.

ZDFheute Nachrichten 140K views since yesterday

Merz's Japan visit puts fighter jets and supply chains on agenda

Thorsten Frei favors examining German participation in GCAP, while pointing to Japan's efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese raw materials.

tagesschau 134K views since yesterday

German parental-benefit plans retain 14 months of payments

The evening bulletin also examines Volkswagen's vehicle-dismantling operation in Zwickau and Germany's push for closer ties with Japan.

Shorts

ZDFheute Nachrichten 378K views since yesterday
Spain rail reconstruction depicts carriages tumbling down an embankment
The German report traces how two stopped high-speed trains collided after the rear train resumed its journey, with responsibility still under investigation.
tagesschau 290K views since yesterday
Russian soldier death payments targeted by fraud networks, report says
A German news explainer describes marriages arranged to collect compensation and alleged involvement by officials, police and military personnel.
WELT Nachrichtensender 38K views since yesterday
German police prepare for Halloween protests in 23 cities
The report describes concerns about online calls for violence, but says internal police assessments contain no concrete indications of large-scale rioting.

Stories about their videos

World news 228K views since yesterday
Rehlinger urges "Buy European" policy as German industry faces pressure
The SPD deputy leader's appearance on Markus Lanz moves from Berlin's coalition impasse to industrial competition, Audi's Trump appearance …

Channel: ZDFheute Nachrichten · Germany · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 209K views since yesterday
Ukraine working-level talks planned, but leaders' summit remains uncertain
Tatjana Ohm reports that representatives are due in Abu Dhabi on November 4, while Putin and Zelenskyy remain divided over when to meet.

Channel: WELT Nachrichtensender · Germany · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 208K views since yesterday
Urda crash: later report points to possible control-center error
An early German update leaves the cause unresolved; subsequent coverage raises the death toll and identifies a possible incorrect instructi…

Channel: tagesschau · Germany · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 197K views since yesterday
Israel's post-October 7 election leaves government formation unsettled
A brief German explainer places the coalition impasse alongside the divisions within Israeli society and the situation of Palestinians.

Channel: tagesschau · Germany · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 192K views since yesterday
Rödder urges parliamentary rights for AfD amid CDU firewall debate
The CDU historian argues for policy-based red lines rather than blanket exclusion, as a Hesse poll puts the two parties close together.

Channel: WELT Nachrichtensender · Germany · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 180K views since yesterday
Urda emergency center supports rescue after Spain's train collision
The German report explains how open terrain helped emergency crews reach the wreckage, while the cause remained under investigation.

Channel: ZDFheute Nachrichten · Germany · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 159K views since yesterday
Trump's Ukraine talks push shares the stage with Texas campaigning
Max Hermes reports from Lubbock on possible talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, then turns to the Senate contest between Ken Paxton and James T…

Channel: WELT Nachrichtensender · Germany · Story of October 29, 2026
World news 198K views since yesterday
Benner challenges Audi chief's Trump appearance over political neutrality
The IG Metall leader says US investment announcements are unsettling German workers who want assurances about their own factories.

Channel: ZDFheute Nachrichten · Germany · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 164K views since yesterday
Witness describes fear after car incident and police gunfire near Hanover
Three people have been arrested, but their involvement remains unclear as investigators reconstruct the confrontation in Neustadt am Rübenb…

Channel: WELT Nachrichtensender · Germany · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 136K views since yesterday
Eisenkot's coalition dilemma extends beyond an exit-poll lead
ZDF's election-night analysis asks whether excluding Arab parties remains workable when neither main bloc has a governing majority.

Channel: ZDFheute Nachrichten · Germany · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 126K views since yesterday
Germany narrows nuclear waste search to under 5% of its land
The evening bulletin also examines plans to expand Frontex, Israel's high-turnout election and a temporary ceasefire around Ukraine's Olesh…

Channel: tagesschau · Germany · Story of October 28, 2026
World news 111K views since yesterday
Kirschbaum backs Dobrindt's bid to curb Berlin housing expropriations
The American journalist argues investment protections could weaken the Left party, in a commentary also covering German taxes, Audi and US …

Channel: WELT Nachrichtensender · Germany · Story of October 28, 2026

News channels

WELT Nachrichtensender
The German news channel WELT, formerly N24, owned by the media group Axel Springer. 2.5M subscribers and 5.8B views.
tagesschau
The main news programme of ARD, Germany's public broadcasters, on air since 1952. 2.3M subscribers and 2.4B views.
ZDFheute Nachrichten
The news division of ZDF, a German public broadcaster. 1.9M subscribers and 2B views.