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German labor market: According to the IAB barometer, demographics are causing the labor market to shrink

Aging populations and a weak economy are putting increasing pressure on the labor market - employment prospects are turning negative.

Russia reports one of biggest Ukrainian drone attacks, including on Crimea

Russian air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major night-time attack on 12 Russian regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Friday. It appeared to be one of the biggest drone attacks on Russia and the illegally annexed Crimea since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago. The previous biggest Ukrainian attack over the past year was 556 drones on May 17. In an effort to turn the..

Shipping rebounds in Strait of Hormuz one week after U.S.-Iran deal – but fragile confidence threatens recovery

Shipping traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is recovering one week after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim peace deal.

Why a reported delay for OpenAI’s listing complicates further the picture for tech stocks

SoftBank shares slumped Friday following a report that OpenAi may delay its IPO until next year.

Prime Minister's Conference: Federal and state governments agree on financial reform

If the implementation of a federal law costs states and municipalities more than 200 million euros, the federal government should cover 80 percent of it from September 1st. The state leaders and the federal government agreed on this on Thursday.

Another year of security: Windows 10: Microsoft is now sending updates until fall 2027

Windows 10 has effectively been retired since October 2025. However, a year of secure continued operation was still possible if you took part in an update program - which Microsoft is now surprisingly extending.

Naftogaz, Orlen Ink New LNG, Decarbonization Agreements

'The first agreement provides for assessing opportunities to increase gas supply volumes and jointly use regasification terminals and gas transmission infrastructure across the Baltic region, Central and Eastern Europe'.

Positive verdict: How Bayer's glyphosate curse ends

Bayer has never been so close to getting rid of the glyphosate lawsuits. The German company has burned through billions of dollars - and now, of all people, it has been regulated by an American.

Stuttgart 21: Stuttgart 21 rail project will be three billion euros more expensive

Construction on the new Stuttgart train station will continue for at least five years. This now also leads to higher costs for Stuttgart 21. What sums are involved – and who has to pay them.

US and allies flex military muscle on China’s doorstep with multi-front drills

When Japan quietly deployed members of its elite airborne brigade for parachute drills in the Philippines’ northernmost province earlier this month, the exercise was not vigorously publicised by officials on either side. The drills on Batan Island, in the Batanes province, formed part of Kamandag – a countrywide mission jointly hosted by Philippine and US marines that ran until Wednesday. Involving some 2,000 troops, the exercise was designed to improve readiness, interoperability and...

South America: Death toll after earthquake in Venezuela rises to 235

After the earthquakes in Venezuela, the death toll has risen to around 235, according to government figures. The USA announced support for the rescue work and financial aid.

United States at 250

Editor's Choice: Japan progresses at World Cup while China brands score big

SoftBank shares slip over 12% on OpenAI IPO delay concerns

Bangkok governor vote highlights city's struggle to stay competitive

IAEA chief reports initial exchanges with Iran over nuclear inspections

The AI cold war needs a nonalignment movement

Indonesia risks deeper power crisis from coal supply failures

Kawasaki Heavy and Airbus to team up on anti-submarine drone for Japan

New cost estimate: Stuttgart 21 will be three billion euros more expensive

Construction on the new Stuttgart train station will continue for at least five years. The delay now also leads to higher costs for Stuttgart 21. What sums are involved and who has to pay them.

Air conditioning is worthwhile (also financially)

Due to the current situation, I would like to share a few experiences here. The cost at that time for a single split including installation was around 3500 euros. After funding, just over 2000 euros. The system saves me around 400 to 500 euros a year on heating (I get a performance figure of around 5). Why? Because it is a mega-efficient heat pump that also works in old buildings (SCOP > 6). Nice side effect, you can also use it to cool down in the summer. Even if I cooled for 50 euros in the summer, it would

Heat shock in Germany: So that the body doesn't clot

The current heat wave not only endangers health, but also the economy. In just four years, 116 billion euros could be lost in Germany. Information leaflets should be rewritten.

Qatar's LNG Recovery Picks Up Speed as Tankers Mass at Ras Laffan

As many as eight empty LNG carriers have arrived at the Ras Laffan hub in Qatar and are set to load on superchilled gas in the coming days, Bloomberg has reported. Another LNG carrier is approaching Qatar’s vast gas production complex and two more are on their way to the Strait of Hormuz, the publication also wrote, citing ship-tracking data. The information is the latest piece of evidence that Qatar is eager to resume exporting liquefied gas, as stated earlier this week by the country’s prime m

USA: Poll numbers are falling – the Trump method is reaching its limits

For a long time it looked as if the US President could do whatever he wanted: without a strategy, in a casual manner, controversially. But now the Republicans are in crisis and public criticism is growing.

Hayden Panettiere’s childhood home relists for $3.7M, echoing memoir’s ‘brutal’ past

Hayden Panettiere’s childhood home has been relisted for $3.7 million—just weeks after she released an emotional memoir reflecting on the “brutal” experiences she endured as a child star.

Stuttgart 21: Stuttgart underground station will be several billion more expensive

Construction on the new Stuttgart train station will continue for at least five years. This now also leads to higher costs for Stuttgart 21. What sums are involved – and who has to pay them.

European Central Bank: ECB weakens supervisory rules for banks

The ECB wants to simplify its requirements. Old guidelines should be deleted and the demands on company management reduced.

Football players, coaches among 19 arrested over match-fixing and illegal betting

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency and police have jointly arrested 19 people, including serving footballers and coaches, over illegal bookmaking, with one player accused of both fixing matches and handling illicit bets. Principal investigator Bill Ng Siu-kei of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Friday that the agency and police had busted a local syndicate run by individuals within football. The investigation involved personnel from at least five clubs. “They have...

Geely: With an open mind – this is how Geely is planning its Germany offensive

The Chinese car manufacturer is starting under its own name in Germany with twelve models by 2028, a growing dealer network and a declaration of war. Is that enough to challenge the competition?

Postponed opening: Stuttgart 21 rail project will be three billion euros more expensive

Construction on the new Stuttgart train station will continue for at least five years. This now also leads to higher costs for Stuttgart 21. What sums are involved – and who has to pay them.