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Ukraine drone assault ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin recognises ‘difficult period’

Ukraine kept up its heavy drone assault on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, Russian authorities said on Sunday, as President Vladimir Putin acknowledged his country is going through a “difficult period”. Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for its invasion – now in its fifth year – and make Russians feel the...

Autonomous driving: VW apparently ends alliance with Bosch for autonomous driving

According to insiders, the car manufacturer wants to end the “Automated Driving Alliance”. Around 1.5 billion euros have already been invested in the project.

Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating climbs to 68%: Nikkei poll

Bangkok voters reelect Chadchart as governor for second term

Victory in local elections: Austria: New election victory for communists in the city of Graz

Bucking the trend: In Austria, the right-wing FPÖ is in first place in nationwide surveys. In the second largest city in the Alpine country, however, a left-wing party dominates. Your recipe: proximity to citizens.

Police in Turkey detain dozens at Istanbul Pride event after authorities banned march

Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a Gay Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities and the lockdown of the city’s main gathering point, organisers said. Police stepped up security around Istanbul’s famed Taksim Square, erecting iron barriers, while local officials banned demonstrations in key rallying areas, including the Asian-side district of Kadikoy. The governor’s office also restricted subway transport in...

China Eyes a Major Opportunity in Post-War Iran

Beijing is positioning itself to lead the post-war reconstruction effort in Tehran - a move analysts suggest could secure China long-term access to critical Iranian oil reserves. The diplomatic groundwork was laid during a recent meeting in New Delhi between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, according to Nikkei Asia. The talks underscore China's broader strategy to expand its economic and diplomatic footprint in the Middle East

Hank's World: Why health care reform is so difficult

There are many doctors and hospitals in Germany, and health care costs are high. Nevertheless, there is the impression of a permanent shortage economy.

5 members of Israel’s Arab minority killed in suspected crime spree

Israel was shaken on Sunday by an unusual series of suspected criminal acts of violence that left five members of Israel’s Arab minority dead in a single day. Two people died in explosions involving car bombs in the Tel Aviv district of Jaffa and in the suburb of Holon. Three others were killed in two separate killings in Israel’s Arab communities. All four incidents are linked to organised or criminal violence, according to the police’s findings so far. Criminal violence has escalated among...

High demand: Why air conditioning systems are difficult to find right now

The heat wave is breaking records this summer. When looking for cooling, more and more people are turning to air conditioning. But where do the devices come from?

Do you use one stock research tool or a bunch of different websites?

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Digitalization: “Bureaucratic jungle” – Why start-ups avoid the state as a customer

Despite orders worth billions, the state remains unpopular as a customer among start-ups. This is shown by a study available to Handelsblatt. Why that is – and what could change soon.

HKU student publication Undergrad shuts down after 74 years amid recruitment woes

The Hong Kong University Students’ Union publication Undergrad, founded more than 70 years ago and one of the city’s longest-running campus news outlets, has ceased operations after failing to recruit enough members to form a new editorial board. In a statement on Sunday, the student union’s 2025 editorial committee said it had twice attempted since last September to recruit members for this year’s board, but in vain. As a result, the publication stopped operating with immediate effect. “Today,.

Energy: The Greens want to be the first party to abolish uniform electricity prices - internal protests follow minutes after the decision

At a party conference, the Greens decided: They want to move Germany away from a uniform electricity price - even in the face of resistance from their own state governments.

Deceased ex-Fed chief: How Alan Greenspan changed the world of money

The world has learned from his mistakes and achievements. A look back at the life and work of the legendary central banker.

Pupils as young as 7 hooked on online games as expert warns of alarming trend

Hong Kong school pupils as young as seven are being referred for addiction counselling for online gaming, with requests for help involving increasingly younger children, a digital habits workshop has heard. Crystal Leung Chui-yee, officer-in-charge of the Sunshine Lutheran Centre, a counselling and treatment centre for problem gamblers, revealed the alarming frontline trend at the workshop organised by Young Post and the South China Morning Post’s student business, SCMP Learn, which about 70...

America can't get enough of protein. The dairy industry can't keep up

Demand for whey protein is off the charts as American diet trends change and GLP-1s boom, and the dairy industry is struggling to produce enough.

Egypt Targets 60% Renewable Electricity by 2040

Egypt has steadily been increasing its renewable energy capacity and has even bigger plans for the coming decade. While Egypt continues to rely heavily on fossil fuels, that could soon change thanks to high levels of private investment in green energy, supported by favourable national policies. Egypt has significant potential to develop its solar and wind energy sectors, thanks to its favourable geographical conditions, with abundant land, including arid deserts, sunny weather, and high wind spe

Inside America: How President Donald Trump is militarizing the US capital

Cameras, National Guard, police officers – Washington's surveillance is increasingly reminiscent of Beijing. The 250th anniversary celebrations reinforce the impression.

Heat makes energy more expensive: air conditioning on, electricity prices high

More and more Germans are buying air conditioning. On hot summer days, this can have a significant impact on the electricity market.

Is it better to go 100% into ETFs or mix a rental property with monthly DCA?

I need some advice. I am 36 years old, a tax resident of Serbia (non-EU), and I have a 20–25 year investment horizon (with the possibility of Serbia joining the EU by then). I am investing solely for my own retirement, as I won't have any heirs. ​On top of my initial €100,000 capital, I can contribute an additional €150 per month from my salary to start (salaries in Serbia are relatively low), with the potential to increase this monthly amount in the future as things fall into place. ​This leave

Some renters say homeownership isn't part of their American Dream: Renting is 'really freeing for me'

Some no longer see renting as a temporary stop on the path to homeownership but rather a long-term lifestyle choice, reflecting a shift in the American Dream.

How is China shaping up in the global competition to sell air defence weapons?

Chinese firms joined their global competitors at Eurosatory, the recently concluded arms fair, where the latest air defences were the centre of attention in a market made more important by the drone warfare seen in Ukraine and the Middle East. Experts said China could anticipate sales from the Global South thanks to its cost efficiency, but geopolitical constraints would continue to bar it from US-allied countries that were looking for combat-proven and interoperable systems. China’s largest...

Micron is about to be more profitable than any U.S. company except Nvidia and Google

Big Tech companies are willing to pay astronomical prices for AI memory components, helping spark a dramatic turnaround in Micron’s finances.

Market Insight: SpaceX feels the gravity of the markets

There's a tug of war between bold vision and hard math at Elon Musk's space company. The share now faces an important test.

Heat wave: Excess mortality during heat wave in France

The extraordinary heat wave in France is coming to an end. Around 1,000 more deaths than usual have been registered since Wednesday. The numbers are preliminary, the balance could still rise.

Here are 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

It's jobs week, and Nike has a pivotal earnings report and a long-awaited breakup is complete.

IRAs hold trillions more than 401(k) plans — yet people hardly save in them

Investors are increasingly rolling money from 401(k) plans to IRAs. Some observers fear they're exposed to poor investment advice.

If you think China needs to dethrone U.S. dollar, you don't understand how it is waging global currency war

It's misguided to focus on China's renminbi replacing the U.S. dollar. Beijing is already successfully reducing dependence on a dollar-centric global system.

Commerzbank, Delivery Hero, Curevac: Attention, takeover! How managers keep productivity high

An impending takeover causes guesswork among the workforce and endangers the business. How do managers prevent this?