News Summary:
German broadcaster RTL commissioned a local version of the UK reality format *Virgin Island* for its streaming platform RTL+ on July 2, 2026. This format, originally produced by Double Act for Channel 4, guides a group of adult virgins through an intimacy course at a beachfront location. Previously, on June 9, 2026, RTL, NTV, and Sky announced extensive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across television, digital platforms, podcasts, and social media, following Germany's national team. Earlier, on June 6, 2026, RTL broadcast a television feature titled *Mein neuer Laden*, documenting Markus Kreth's process of building Fightshop.de, which included a Frankfurt store opening and an appearance by boxing legend Riddick Bowe. This follows news from December 24, 2025, when RTL France's studios hosted microbiologist and hygienist Christophe Mercier-Thellier, whose discussion on the potential harm of food film garnered over 10 million views on the radio's Instagram account.
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