A 33-year-old US man convicted of raping and murdering a fellow American tourist near Neuschwanstein Castle three years ago has filed a lawsuit against his extradition order, arguing that he could face the death penalty if returned to the United States.

The man, currently serving a life sentence in Germany, filed the suit at the administrative court in Augsburg. The court had earlier found "particular severity of guilt" in his case, meaning he could serve 20 to 25 years under German law. A spokesman for the Kempten public prosecutor's office said there is currently no review of whether he could be deported from prison.

The crime, which occurred at the famous Bavarian castle, drew international attention. Meanwhile, Germany recorded 99 drownings in June, the highest number in 23 years, according to the German Lifesaving Association (DLRG). Most victims were under 30 and male, with DLRG President Ute Vogt attributing the deaths to risk-taking and alcohol use.

Germany is experiencing another heatwave, though no records are expected. The Hamburg-Hanover railway line reopened after major renovations costing €300 million, while a fire on the Düsseldorf-Cologne line is being investigated as possible sabotage.

The German Football Federation (DFB) announced it has reached an agreement with Jürgen Klopp to become head coach of the men's national team through the 2030 World Cup. Klopp, currently a TV commentator in the US, is under contract with Red Bull until 2029.

Delegates at the Saxony-Anhalt congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party re-elected Martin Reichardt as state leader despite allegations of a Nazi salute. The party is classified as "certified right-wing extremist" by domestic intelligence.

A new portrait of former Chancellor Angela Merkel has boosted visitor numbers at Berlin's Bode Museum by 85%. The museum, on Museum Island, houses notable sculpture and Byzantine art collections.

Source: www.dw.com