A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE GERMANS

Here are the headlines in Germany for today:

• World War II bomb found near major Hamburg bridgefrom The Local - Germany's news in English

• A 250-kilogramme World War II-era bomb was discovered at a recycling centre close to an important cable-stayed bridge in Hamburg on Friday, forcing authorities to evacuate the area for recovery efforts.

 

• Germany's two biggest commercial broadcasters, ProSiebenSat.1 and RTL, are establishing a free internet service that allows viewers to legally stream television shows, news and movies, media reported Friday.

• Following the pledge by 40 American billionaires to give away at least half their wealth to humanitarian causes, centre-left politicians suggested Friday that Germany's super-rich might consider doing the same.

• Bavaria's 'Porno Island' set for a clean-upfrom The Local - Germany's news in English

• Sex thrill-seekers have been descending on a lake area near the Bavarian town of Senden in such numbers that locals have dubbed the recreational spot "Porno Island" - forcing embarrassed authorities to take action.

• Afghan politician calls German air strike payouts 'laughable'from The Local - Germany's news in English

• Cologne woman hits plush pay dirt with tours for teddy bearsfrom The Local - Germany's news in English

• Even stuffed animals need a holiday every now and then, according to a Cologne woman who runs a travel agency catering exclusively to teddy bears and other plush toy friends.