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Former Vice Chancellor: Robert Habeck becomes a consultant at an investment company

Former Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck is drawn to the private sector. From August he will support the urban development investor Urban Partners as a senior advisor.

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More European Investors Oppose Norway’s Push for Arctic Oil Drilling

Six more financial institutions from Northwestern Europe have voiced their opposition to plans by Norway to pursue Arctic oil drilling in a bid to boost Europe’s supply security. According to the opponents, energy transition efforts should take priority. The new opponents include Swedbank Robur Fonder AB, Sarasin & Partners LLP, French pension fund Ircantec, British West Yorkshire Pension Fund, Irish KBI Global Investors, and Swedish bank and pension fund Länsförsäkringar AB, Bloomberg reported.

People who died from Ebola: Already more than 500 Ebola deaths in the Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been going on for almost two months. Now more than 500 people have died from the virus.

Roaming rules & Co: Travel without smartphone traps: Your vacation is expensive enough

Info SMS protects you from expensive surprises while traveling - if you read them. Which cost traps lurk in non-EU countries, on cruises, near the border or during WiFi calls and how to avoid them.

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Nikkei, Yen, Hang Seng: Asian stock exchanges close inconsistently

While the Japanese Topix rose, the Korean Kospi fell. Some stocks benefited from falling oil prices. Investors are also eagerly awaiting an announcement from Canada.

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Sick notes: “When in doubt, I say that we are not Doc Holiday here”

The head of the general practitioners' association, Nicola Buhlinger-Göpfarth, sees the coalition's plans as unreasonable for doctors' practices. The real problem is long-term sick leave.

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Aviation: Fifth offer from US investor – Easyjet gives up resistance

After much hesitation, Easyjet accepts the revised takeover offer from US investor Castlelake – at a price of over six billion euros.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for NATO decisions after rocket attack

Russia carried out heavy attacks on Ukraine again during the night. After the many civilian casualties, Ukrainian President Zelenskyj is also calling for a reaction from NATO.

Saving Volkswagen: Why the restructuring of VW cannot succeed without the state of Lower Saxony

Thanks to the VW law, Lower Saxony can block important decisions within the group. There is only one back door: the personal liability of the supervisory board.

Media: ITV sells media division to Sky

The broadcaster has agreed on a billion-dollar deal with Sky. Now the two partners are to create a British counterweight to the streaming giant Netflix.

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Does it make sense or is it duplicitous?

Does that make sense? The All World already has a certain share of emerging markets in it as far as I know submitted by /u/caseyy89 [link] [comments]

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SK Hynix: Chip manufacturer wants to raise $28 billion from US secondary listing

The South Korean chipmaker is targeting the world's second-largest IPO after SpaceX, according to an official document. The company wants to use the income for expansion.

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Pension reform: This is how good the state is as an investor in the capital market

In the future, part of the pension contributions will be invested in the capital market via the Kenfo nuclear fund. Nordic countries serve as a role model. But the approaches differ.

Ranking 2026: Small fee, big vacation: These are the best credit cards with no card fee

When booking hotels and rental cars, a credit card is usually required. Some are free, others incur fees and interest. The best offers in the Handelsblatt comparison.

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‘Goodbye and thank you’: Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak Airport closes - SCMP archive

This article was first published on July 6, 1998. Roger, over and out, Kai Tak by Rachel Clarke The lights were turned out at Kai Tak at 1.16 this morning, marking the end of the airport’s 73-year history. “Goodbye Kai Tak and thank you,” said Director of Civil Aviation Richard Siegel, before throwing the switch. As the lights went out, hundreds of people worked through the night in a hectic 13-hour operation to move the last pieces of equipment to the new airport at Chek Lap Kok, 35km...

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6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as monsoon rains batter India

Six people including five children were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said on Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India’s financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures. A dilapidated residential building collapsed on Sunday in the megacity’s east, trapping residents under the debris, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said in a statement. The deaths came as heavy rainfall paralysed parts of the city, with the India Meteorological Department recording more than 200mm.

Beyond the obvious: An inequality machine called artificial intelligence

Daniel Stelter talks to Philip Trammell about why the biggest wealth shift in history could be imminent and Germany is ill-prepared for it.

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South Korean prosecutors indict four major refiners over allegations of oil price collusion

South Korean prosecutors on Monday indicted four major domestic oil refiners for violating fair trade laws.

Before the election: The reorganization of power in France

Business representatives are struggling to find out who will be in charge in Paris in the future. Conversations with Le Pen & Co. have become normal - but not agreements.

Dax current: Dax breaks record again – chip stocks in the red

After recent strong trading days, the mood on the German stock market remains good. Economic figures could have a positive impact. The record hunt continues.

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Just a week after spin-off plan, Comcast says it will buy British broadcaster

Just a week after Comcast announced a plan to spin off NBCUniversal, the Philadelphia media-and-broadband conglomerate said it’s buying a British broadcaster.

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Tankers Cross Hormuz Near Oman

Oil and gas shipping along a U.S.-protected corridor in the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of recovering, after a batch of vessels performed unexplained U-turns and detours in the vital energy corridor.

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Technology: How AI is changing banks – these are the eight most important questions and answers

Profit driver, job killer, security risk: Handelsblatt spoke to managers and experts about the greatest opportunities and risks of AI. One statement in particular is surprising.

Economic situation: German industry received more orders than expected in May

The industry surprisingly recorded more orders in May. The positive development is primarily due to vehicle construction.

Order situation: German industry received more orders than expected in May

After the setback in April, incoming orders picked up again in May. But the upswing has a catch: it is primarily triggered by large orders worth billions.

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China’s EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

China’s electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in June failed to match their year-on-year numbers for the sixth month in a row, even as carmakers offered promotions to attract budget-conscious consumers, exacerbating worries about Chinese EV firms’ profitability. A total of 1.04 million pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars were handed to customers in mainland China last month, down 7 per cent from the same period in 2025, preliminary data from the China Passenger Car Association showed. During the...

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Xi’s corruption crackdown by the numbers

China’s campaign against corruption, which the country’s leaders have linked to the Communist Party’s ability to stay in power, has been President Xi Jinping’s signature policy since he rose to power in 2012. More than a decade on, it continues apace. The South China Morning Post takes a multimedia deep dive into the cases of top officials, known as “tigers”, brought down between 2013 and 2025 to see what those investigations tell us about the anti-corruption campaign. SCMP Plus subscribers...

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Pakistan Buys Second Spot LNG Cargo as Supply Crunch Persists

Pakistan has bought its second spot market LNG cargo in as many weeks, in a sign that flows of liquefied gas out of the Persian Gulf have been slow to recover. According to Bloomberg, the country bought the cargo from TotalEnergies at a price of $17.37 per million British thermal units, to be delivered between July 10 and 11. The price is also higher than what Pakistan LNG Ltd. bought last week from BP: that cargo was priced at $16.74 per mmBtu, a premium of some $1 over the Asian spot market av