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Global warming: June was the warmest in Western Europe since records began

The heat wave at the end of June broke many temperature records. New data now shows: June in Western Europe also set a record.

AirPods maker Luxshare slides over 5% in Hong Kong debut

The company, which is already listed in Shenzhen, had priced shares in the IPO at 63.28 Hong Kong dollars apiece, raising HK$24.27 billion ($3.09 billion).

Dangote’s Next Move Could Create the World’s Largest Refinery

Dangote’s 700,000 b/d Lekki refinery has been running at full capacity over the past two months, pushing product exports to Europe to record levels and overtaking traditional suppliers from the Gulf and the US. Its rise has already reshaped the West African fuel trade: imports of clean products from outside the region fell by almost 25% year-on-year in the second quarter. Yet Dangote is treating this only as a starting point. The group plans to add another crude distillation unit (CDU), lift tot

Oil: ExxonMobil invests a billion dollars in Nigeria

The investment marks the US oil company's return to drilling activities in the country. The new project is expected to deliver first production within 18 months.

Nato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte defended US President Donald Trump’s criticism of the transatlantic security alliance, while saying this year’s summit showed “a huge sense of unity” and produced procurement plans worth tens of billions of dollars. During a press conference after the North Atlantic Council meeting of leaders at the Nato summit hosted by Turkey in Ankara on Wednesday, Rutte said this year’s gathering had resulted in more than US$50 billion in procurement deals as part of efforts

Trump's European allies add distance on Iran following testy NATO summit

President Donald Trump spent two days in Ankara, Turkey with other NATO member leaders.

Will start long term investment at the end of this month, any guides, suggestions etc.?

Basically the title. Some background info: 1- collected 10k euros in Cash, as emergency fund 2- i will now be able to invest money into things but i am super super newb. 3- I live in Germany I have revolut account, and some fun bullshit stocks i bought which is worth 400 euros. 1- should i buy stocks from revolut? Or another app? 2- i keep hearing etfs for long term investment, which etfs do I buy? These will be my looooong term investment, like maybe cash in after 10 years to buy a house type o

Japan PM misses chance for European diplomacy by skipping NATO summit

Investors haven’t been this bullish on the dollar in a decade. How the buck can keep climbing.

A crowded bet on a stronger U.S. dollar may depend on whether Wednesday’s jump in oil prices proves lasting, as renewed Middle East tensions revive inflation concerns and bolster expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to keep policy tight.

Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively

US President Donald Trump has promised new arms sales in Europe, including advanced air defence systems to Nato allies and Ukraine, as the transatlantic alliance ramps up its military partnership, signalling a potential thaw after Trump repeatedly railed against the coalition. In a press conference on the last day of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, Trump said that as European nations rebuild their militaries, American equipment will be the “largest beneficiary”, claiming US$3...

E. Jean Carroll can collect US$5 million in damages from Trump, US judge says

A judge on Wednesday authorised the payment of a multimillion-dollar award to magazine writer E. Jean Carroll to satisfy a 2023 civil verdict in which a jury found US President ‌Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan ordered the disbursement of nearly US$5.8 million to the former Elle magazine advice columnist, representing the original US$5 million verdict plus interest. The funds had been held in escrow while Trump appealed the...

What would be the European edition of the three fund portfolio?

I'm aware of the VWCE but what do you recommend as a bond ETF and an international ETF, please? Thank you. submitted by /u/direFace [link] [comments]

Realize ETF profits up to the exemption amount?

Hello dear community, as is well known, ETFs are at ATH and I am up a good 50% on the MSCI World. I'm still studying and need around 1000 euros in the next few weeks (fun expense, already planned anyway). I am now considering realizing MSCI World profits of around 900 euros or less than the tax exemption in order to use the exemption for the first time. I actually planned to take the amount from the current account. Is there something against this? Unless, of course, I reduce my portfolio

Investment: Just a breather while chasing records on the stock markets? Six bubble signals in the key figure check

Will the bubble burst? After the recent stock market records in the USA, Asia and Europe, uncertainty is spreading. Two indicators urge caution, but four signal the all-clear.

Guest Comment – ​​Global Challenges: The EU must prove that it is serious about Ukraine’s accession

Ukraine's European integration is no longer a mere promise. Kiev must now implement reforms at a rapid pace, warns Ukrainian political scientist Ivan Nagornyak.

Comment: Trump and NATO – the madness knows no limits

The US President is pursuing foreign policy with a wrecking ball. The result: escalation in the Middle East as well as at the NATO summit. None of this is in American or European interests.

Aviation: Airbus sees a need for 42,000 new aircraft

The aircraft manufacturer expects the world fleet to almost double by 2045. Airlines are also switching to new, more fuel-efficient aircraft. Europe only provides a fraction of the forecast demand.

Markets Insight: Optimism dominates ahead of the US reporting season

After the strong start to the year, a three trillion dollar record year is emerging in the USA. But there is a greater risk than “just” a decline in profits, believes Ulf Sommer.

Alliance meeting in Turkey: The five most important points of the NATO Ankara Declaration

The summit was outwardly marked by Donald Trump's anger at his European allies. Nevertheless, the NATO states adopted a joint declaration - what's in it?

Airbus outlook: forecast with warning

Airbus predicts colossal demand for new aircraft. The fact that only a few of them could go to Europe should give politicians pause.

Defense: Trump confuses the NATO summit – and then he praises Germany

Europeans and Canadians want to show that they are taking on more responsibility in the alliance. The US President comes as a splitter, but in the end relies on de-escalation again.

Facelift for off-road vehicles: Jeep Avenger polished: More robust outside, more valuable inside

In Europe, the Avenger is the absolute bestseller for Jeep. To ensure that it stays that way, the little adventurer is now being given a major refresh. There's even a new drive for traditionalists.

China’s Xi Jinping calls for innovation system overhaul to beat global tech rivals

President Xi Jinping has called for stronger efforts to draw overseas talent and address flaws in China’s innovation ecosystem, as intensifying tech rivalry pushes Beijing to bolster its global competitiveness. Xi underscored these priorities on Wednesday as he presented China’s highest scientific honour – the State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award – to solid-state lithium battery pioneer Chen Liquan and military airborne radar expert Ben De. Each 2025 laureate received 5 million yuan...

Alliance meeting in Turkey: The five most important points of the NATO Ankara Declaration

The summit was outwardly marked by Donald Trump's anger at his European allies. Nevertheless, the NATO states adopted a joint declaration - what's in it?

Alliance in crisis: Trump seeks confrontation at the NATO summit

At the NATO summit, Chancellor Merz invokes the good “Spirit of Ankara,” which is intended to bring Europeans and Americans together again in NATO. But someone doesn't want to take part.

Valeo boss Périllat: Europe's auto industry is threatened with “massive deindustrialization”

In an interview, the head of the automotive supplier Valeo pleads for rapid protection of the industry and defends himself against the “Old World” label.

Does the company have a system like this now?

​ 5G Internet on time due to constant outages over 2 months and poor support effective June 30th. quit. Still bill for July? a) I'm not your bank b) why is everyone trying to rip everyone off anymore... I don't have the time to complain about a few euros everywhere - the companies take advantage of that. edit: yes, of course I know that they are refunding it. and yes it's not about much... but why do I have to give them a forced loan? it G

Space company: Space company Blue Origin raises probably 10 billion dollars

Jeff Bezos' space company will receive billions from investors, according to a report. Including probably Bezos himself.

Israel’s two giant state-run defense companies may go public, but there are hurdles

The current market presents an opportunity for the Israeli government to raise billions of dollars while improving the companies’ efficiency and access to capital.

Artificial intelligence: AI as a geopolitical lever: China is catching up and pushing into the global south

Whoever controls the most important apps shapes information flows. US providers dominate, Chinese chatbots are rapidly gaining market share, an analysis shows. Europe hardly plays a role.