ZDFheute - Nachrichten

Stay informed with Germany's trusted news source. ZDFheute - Nachrichten delivers breaking news, live streams, and in-depth reporting on politics, business, sports, and weather—all in one intuitive app. Whether you're commuting, at work, or relaxing at home, get the stories that matter most, customized to your interests.

Break through information overload with our redesigned interface that puts the most important headlines front and center. Our twice-daily news summaries—curated by prominent ZDF journalists each morning and featuring after-work insights each evening—ensure you never miss what's essential. The streamlined layout makes it easier than ever to scan and understand complex stories at a glance.

Explore news your way with our new video section, where all heute programs and video content are gathered in one convenient location. Videos start automatically for seamless viewing, though you can easily disable autoplay in settings if you prefer. From "heute journal" and "heute 19 Uhr" to documentaries, "maybrit illner," "auslandsjournal," "Frontal 21," and "Berlin direkt"—access live broadcasts and on-demand programming whenever you need it. The live streams feature lets you follow major events as they unfold, keeping you connected to breaking developments in real time.

Personalize your news experience with My News, where you subscribe to specific topics and adjust push notifications to match your preferences. A dedicated sports section in the main navigation ensures sports enthusiasts never miss updates from their favorite leagues and teams. Browse curated content through category navigation covering Politics, Business, Panorama, Digital, Sports, and Weather—each tap brings you directly to the stories you care about most.

Stay updated throughout your day with the live news ticker, delivering the latest short reports on all topics as they develop. Dark mode support makes reading more comfortable during evening hours, reducing eye strain while consuming news. For smartwatch users, Wear OS integration with browsable tiles and article-saving functionality extends your news access to your wrist.

ZDFheute - Nachrichten combines trusted German journalism with modern technology, delivering a news experience built around your schedule and interests. Download the app today and never be out of the loop again.