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In Saxony, the AfD faction is seeking to summon former Minister President Michael Kretschmer and former health minister Petra Köpping as witnesses before the state parliament's inquiry committee into coronavirus policy. The committee is examining decisions made by the previous government during the pandemic. The move keeps political disputes over Saxony's COVID-19 handling in the spotlight.

Niners Chemnitz, the Saxony-based Basketball Bundesliga club, have lost their latest game despite a strong fight, according to a report by German news agency dpa. The club, a rising team in Germany's top basketball league, battled hard before falling short. Local fans in Chemnitz and across Saxony are discussing the defeat and what it means for the team's season.

A man described as the brains behind a fatal people-smuggling operation has gone on trial in Dresden. The case stems from a smuggling transport that ended in a deadly crash, with refugees among the victims. The proceedings in Saxony are drawing attention to the dangers of irregular smuggling routes and the accountability of organisers, not just drivers.

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada has confirmed it will rebrand as Video Games Canada, though no date for the change has been announced. The industry body said the new name better reflects its mission to represent the country's game developers and publishers. The rebrand is expected to roll out sometime in 2026.

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada is undergoing a rename, a move described as affecting its 23 member companies and a CAD $5.1 billion industry heading into 2026. Details on the new name and rationale are limited so far, with industry observers watching what the rebrand signals for the Canadian games sector's direction and advocacy.

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada, the country's video game industry lobby group, has announced it is renaming itself Video Games Canada. The rebrand is expected to take effect in 2026. The move signals an effort to present the industry body under a simpler, more direct name as it continues representing game developers and publishers in Canada.

Florida is taking Meta to court in an effort to force the company to disable infinite scroll, autoplay and other features the state says are designed to keep minors hooked on Facebook and Instagram. The case forms part of a broader push by US states and regulators to hold social media companies accountable for the effects of their platforms on children's mental health.

The DOK Leipzig documentary and animation film festival is presenting 30 world premieres in its latest edition, with a programme placing a special focus on Eastern Europe. The festival in Saxony showcases documentaries, animated films and works by international directors and screenwriters, drawing attention from the German film community and cultural media.

Chapter two of the serialized fiction 'Mala-kai y los atracos' is out, continuing the story of Mala-kai, a character who now possesses a mysterious gem and, according to the new installment, needs blood next. The chapter opens with a false police report, a cat vomiting a sphere, violet smoke, and a woman disabling security cameras as officers suffocate, while a character named Wing-Steel waits for her. Readers of the series are following the fantasy-heist plot as it unfolds chapter by chapter.

Science City Jena defeated Chemnitz in a German Basketball Bundesliga game, pulling away with a strong finish after a close contest. The report from dpa highlights Jena's decisive late run as the key to the win in the match between the two East German clubs.

Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, SESAC and BandLab have all announced new appointments as part of the latest round of music industry hires. The moves show continued staffing activity across major labels, publishing rights organizations and independent music technology companies, with new leadership taking on roles spanning operations, licensing and artist services.