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From Pro Sieben: Will Jochen Schweizer soon belong to Jochen Schweizer again?

The former stuntman first sold, now he is thinking about taking back the company he built from Pro Sieben Sat.1. A sticking point is the rights to the “Jochen Schweizer” brand.

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Ukraine war: A change is looming at the G7 summit

Because US President Donald Trump needs support for his peace agreement with Iran, he is apparently moving into Ukraine policy. The G7 partners want to use the momentum.

Space: SpaceX buys for $60 billion - and overtakes Microsoft and Amazon on the stock market

The record IPO of Elon Musk's space company is followed by the takeover of the programming assistant Cursor. The stock continues to rise at a rapid pace.

AfD: Bundestag lifts immunity of AfD politicians

After his immunity was lifted, the public prosecutor's office is examining steps against the AfD Bundestag member Haise from Baden-Württemberg. What he is accused of – and what happens next.

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I’m 20, and I’ll be watching Kevin Warsh and the Fed this week. Here’s why you should, too.

What the Fed’s interest-rate decision really means for your borrowing, savings and financial future

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Reality check after first salary. Life is damn expensive

I'm now in my first "real" full-time job after graduating and I'm realizing how damn expensive life is. Every month I have €4,400 gross, and three times a year there are additional payments of two to three thousand each. I left that out, it's about the regular monthly income. I'm 25 and have a Mint Master's degree. I work in development for a large medium-sized company in southern Germany. Of the 4,400 gross, almost 2,800 net remain. Leaving the church is in the room.

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Top meeting: G7 wants to increase pressure on Russia

The USA sees an end to the war with Iran. The G7 summit is also about Ukraine. Trump seeks a conversation with the Ukrainian president.

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The new oil? Inside the effort to turn AI computing power into a tradeable commodity

AI compute futures could eventually rival some of the world's largest commodity markets, Silicon Data's Carmen Li believes.

Trade fair industry: Messe Berlin feels the difficult environment

Messe Berlin is doing better than expected in the event business. The hopes for 2026 lie in leading trade fairs such as Innotrans.

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Hong Kong must remain outward-looking to thrive: past and present TDC leaders

Hong Kong must remain an outward-looking economy and a free port to thrive, current and former leaders of the city’s trade promotion body have said, stressing the importance of working with mainland China and tackling challenges creatively. Hong Kong Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang and four of his predecessors spoke on Tuesday at a panel discussion marking the organisation’s 60th anniversary. “Hong Kong has to maintain its outward-looking society and economy,” former...

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Does the Iran war diminish US superpower status?

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With new Paris office, UAE’s EDGE Group sees Europe as ‘next large market’: CEO

EDGE CEO Hamad Al Marar told Breaking Defense the company is seeing high demand for its tech after it played a role in defending the United Arab Emirates from Iranian attacks.

Logistics: When the postman leaves the car

In future, letters and parcels will be delivered CO₂-free over the last mile in Vienna. What sounds like a major achievement for the environment is already happening in German cities. But there's a catch.

Election polls: AfD consolidates its lead over the Union in polls

The AfD is well ahead of the Union in surveys and is now approaching the 30 percent mark. According to a survey by the YouGov institute, the lead over the CDU/CSU is greater than ever before.

Gianbattista La Rocca: Railway competitor Italo: “We demand rules that enable real competition”

The CEO of train operator Italo is running out of time. If the Federal Network Agency does not grant him investment security by the end of June, his entry into Germany may fall through.

Energy: Oil prices continue to fall significantly

Since the US and Iran agreed on a framework agreement, crude oil prices have been on the decline. The price of a barrel of Brent oil fell below $80 for the first time since the beginning of March.

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China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed support for Myanmar’s leadership under former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday, reinforcing Beijing’s influence as its southern neighbour struggles to contain a gruelling civil war. Speaking after a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said Beijing prioritised its ties with Myanmar, which he said held an “important position” in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy. “I am willing to strengthen strategic guidance with you, carry forward our.

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Trump’s woes at home, what China’s World Cup presence shows: 7 US-China relations reads

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump has an understanding with Xi. His own administration doesn’t like it On a state visit to China last month, US President Donald Trump shocked his political base with a series of rhetorical concessions – and it was not the first time Trump’s softer stance on China clashed with his own...

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U.S. and Iran Digitally Sign Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have electronically signed a framework deal to end the three-month-long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, senior US administration officials said on June 15. Speaking on background to reporters, the officials said US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance signed the agreement virtually, while Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, signed on behalf of Tehran. The deal is expected to be formally signed during a ceremony in

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Want to splurge on travel in retirement? Here’s how to plan for it.

A lot of people wait until retirement to take big trips. Plan ahead, and don’t wait too long.

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'If Israel can't do the job, Syria should,' Donald Trump warns on Lebanon

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Wall Street: US stock markets start positively - SpaceX shares continue to rise

The hope of an end to the Iran war continued to preoccupy stock markets worldwide on Tuesday. Takeover plans continue to drive up SpaceX stock prices.

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Building renovation corruption complaints spike 1.5 times after Tai Po fire: ICAC

Hong Kong’s graft buster has received more than 1.5 times as many corruption complaints concerning building renovation in the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, following heightened public concern over bid-rigging after the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire. In response to the surge in complaints, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Tuesday that it had doubled the number of investigators to 100 to handle these cases. But Bernard Charnwut Chan,...

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+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: Advertising coup with World Cup stadium: This is how Levi's tricks FIFA

Trader loses almost a million dollars with Polymarket bet on Spain +++ Iran star threatens to exit tournament due to invalid visa +++ The World Cup news blog.

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War in the Middle East: USA-Iran framework agreement will not be signed in Geneva

Instead of Geneva, now Bürgenstock: The luxury hotel, known from the Ukraine conference, will become the stage for a delicate diplomatic meeting between the USA and Iran.

GKV: Higher health insurance contributions likely despite billions in savings

Health Minister Warken's austerity package is shrinking in the Bundestag. The health insurance company's expenses, on the other hand, are rising even more than expected, warns the GKV boss.

Car costs: Monopoly Commission sees million-dollar gap in fuel discount

The advisory committee estimates that 100 to 200 million euros have not been passed on; the Ifo sees deficits, particularly in the case of diesel. Meanwhile, fuel prices are moving towards pre-war levels.

Demographics: First smartphone, now AI: That's why birth rates are falling worldwide

The trend of falling birth rates has worsened globally. Some experts blame cell phones. AI could make the development even worse. But one country gives hope.