A German man has won 15.3 million euros (approximately $18 million USD) after discovering a lottery ticket he had forgotten about in his coat pocket, six months after its purchase, AFP reported on September 29th, 2025. The win was confirmed during the reporting window between 3:37 PM and 4:07 PM UTC. The lottery ticket, purchased six months prior, was found in the man's coat pocket, leading to the substantial prize. The specific lottery and location of purchase were not detailed in the report. This development comes amidst other ongoing international news, including continued French military operations in its western zone and ongoing protests in Chisinau, Moldova, from previous reports.
