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Report: Japan is examining rare earth mining in Greenland

Rare earths are becoming a geopolitical instrument of power. Now Tokyo is sending a high-level delegation to Greenland - looking for alternatives to Chinese raw materials.

BOJ policy meeting, G7 summit, Min Aung Hlaing visits China

Growth in species discoveries fuels hopes for new drugs

Protests: New right-wing party in Italy - demonstration for “remigration”

He criticizes Meloni's politics as being too soft: Ex-army general Vannacci calls out “Italy for the Italians” at the party conference of his right-wing movement. At the same time, thousands of people protest for “remigration” in Rome.

Initiative tackles insurance barriers for autistic children in Hong Kong

Securing health insurance for her autistic son in Hong Kong proved distressing for homemaker Sarah*. The 50-year-old said she approached several insurance companies over about three months, but none could assure her that her son, now 18, would be eligible for cover because of his condition. Sarah added that the uncertainty and frustration made her hesitant to apply, fearing a rejection by a major insurer could trigger blanket refusals from others. “There are so many families in Hong Kong with...

Chinese World Cup fans robbed at gunpoint soon after arrival in Mexico

Two Chinese football fans were carjacked shortly after arriving in Mexico to watch the World Cup. The Chinese embassy said one suspect had been arrested while the two victims had returned to China on Friday after less than 48 hours in the country. State news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday that the two men, identified only by their surnames Wang and Li, had landed at Mexico City International Airport on Wednesday evening. Two masked motorbike riders held up their car at gunpoint near the...

UK forces board sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

The U.K.'s Ministry of Defence says the SMYRTOS was in the English Channel and will be held off the south coast during investigations.

Inside America: Trump on his 80th – a tribute

The president has monuments and magnificent buildings built and organizes mock fights. Actually, he doesn't need all this spectacle. His actions alone ensure his immortality.

Hong Kong’s domestic helpers need safe places to work and play

Two big issues are bubbling up over Hong Kong’s army of foreign domestic helpers. The whole community will have to sit down and decide how to address them. The first is the availability of places for helpers to congregate safely and freely on their days off without putting too much stress on public facilities, other residents and tourists. The second is figuring out how to provide an acceptable working environment inside the home during hot summer months. Two underlying trends are adding to the.

Deutsche Bahn: Trains from Hamburg to Berlin are running again after renovation

Relief for thousands when traveling by train between Berlin and Hamburg: Once the renovation is completed, there will no longer be any replacement bus services for commuters and there will be no diversion for long-distance travelers.

‘Number of missing rising’: Filipino helpers in Hong Kong rally for aid after quake

Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong have launched a month-long fundraising campaign to support families affected by the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in their home country’s south, with organisers saying food, drinking water and medicine are among the most urgent needs. Representatives from the Abra Tingguian Ilocano Society were collecting donations at various locations, including outside City Hall in Central on Sunday, aiming to raise at least HK$20,000 (US$2,550) for affected...

Jam, fruit spread or jelly: from today on, jam can be called jam again

The word salad surrounding the sweet spread is over: jam can be called that again. This has to do with Brexit.

Hong Kong commercial landlords may bet on investment to curb tenant loss from AI: analysts

Hong Kong’s older office assets and their struggling landlords could face more challenges as the wider adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by firms in the city leads companies to relocate to newer buildings that better support their requirements, according to real estate consultancy Knight Frank. AI is poised to usher in more changes in Hong Kong’s commercial office space, and landlords may have to act fast to either refurbish their assets or convert them for new uses, said Lee Elliott,...

Immigration: Referendum in Switzerland – Germans out?

The Swiss population is growing rapidly, which is why the right-wing conservative SVP wants to legally limit the population to ten million people. A decision will be made on Sunday.

Labor market: IW expects a shortage of 4.3 million workers in 2036

The economy is already desperately looking for skilled workers. According to a study, this will get worse in the next few years due to the increasing aging of the population.

+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: DFB team starts against Curaçao in the evening – Neuer is in goal

World Cup hype surrounding the US team after 4:1 – ticket prices are skyrocketing +++ Thanks to Vinícius Júnior, Brazil averts a false start – game ends 1:1 +++ The World Cup news blog.

Could India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party spark South Asia’s next youth uprising?

The sudden viral rise of India’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical movement seeking to push young Indians from online protest into politics, has fuelled speculation that it could mark the start of broader youth-led unrest, similar to the uprisings that shook Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. But while political analysts say the party reflects a deep undercurrent of anger among young Indians, they argue it is unlikely for now to become a mass movement on that scale because it has yet to...

Chinese son kowtows to adoptive mum, thanking her for funding medical bills by driving cabs

An 18-year-old boy in central China knelt and kowtowed to his adoptive mother after completing the gaokao, thanking her for years of devotion that helped fund his medical treatment. From June 7 to 9, more than 12.9 million candidates sat China’s fiercely competitive national college entrance examination, or gaokao. Among them was Lele, from Xiangyang in Hubei province. Outside the exam venue, his adoptive mother, Ye Huanzhi, waited in a red qipao dress, holding sunflowers and his favourite...

+++ Iran War +++: Qatar is making an effort in Tehran

According to Trump, the Iran agreement should be signed tomorrow +++ Iran announces fees in the Strait of Hormuz +++ Iran's foreign ministry spokesman: Never so close to an agreement +++ The news blog.

Amazon Savings Tip: Save 1% on no-rush shipping

I've often seen that you get a 1% discount on Amazon if you choose unhurried shipping. However, the order often arrives earlier. Do you also use this option? In the rarest of cases you need an article the next day… submitted by /u/Conscious_Year_6703 [link] [comments]

Arms industry: Rheinmetall is concerned about the German-French tank project

A project to build a new German-French fighter jet has just collapsed. There is concern in the defense industry that something similar will happen to a joint tank project.

Hollywood deal: US government approves Warner takeover by Paramount

The takeover of Warner Bros. by Paramount is a mega deal that could not only permanently transform Hollywood. The government considers the deal harmless - critics assume the opposite.

Diplomacy: Zelenskyy announces trips to G7, EU and NATO summits

Kyiv hopes for progress in concluding an agreement. At three summits of heads of state and government, Zelensky wants to push for more money and tougher sanctions against Russia.

VWCE vs. Invesco vs. SPDR: An objective analysis of hidden risks and fees (Is the "King" losing its crown?)

Hi everyone, I wanted to bring up a topic that often gets completely glossed over because of the popular "VWCE and Chill" cliché. I did a deep dive into the three main All-World ETFs available in Europe and looked at their actual drawbacks. We often focus strictly on the TER, but there are other critical factors worth worrying about, such as regulatory changes, replication methods, and underlying structural risks. Here are the hard facts regarding these three funds: 1. Vanguard FTSE All-World (V

Management moment: Why a “clear pace setter” is needed for collaborations

The billion-dollar FCAS project has failed. This raises the question: What do companies have to consider in order for partnerships to be successful?

+++ Ukraine War +++: British forces intercept oil tankers from the Russian shadow fleet – confirms Starmer

Ukraine hits defense chemical plant and fuel storage facility in Russia +++ Zelensky announces trips to G7, EU and NATO summits +++ Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant back on the power grid +++ The news blog.

Essay: Germany doesn't need fine tuning, but rather a system cure

Our economic policy needs a model that relies on the country's strengths. And see change not as a disruption, but as a creative task. A guest post.

South America: Why Colombia now offers opportunities for investors

Who will be the next president of the South American country will be decided on June 21st. Investors are betting on a change in political direction.

Anthropic Claude Fable 5: If you don't act, you lose

The blockage of the important AI model Claude Fable 5 shows: Europe finally needs its own digital sovereignty. Ideally in an alliance of business, research and politics. A comment.

Box for 9.99 euros: Beer brewers lure with World Cup prices

Beer has become expensive due to price increases. However, at the start of the World Cup, major retailers are advertising special offers like they did decades ago. In any case, many beer drinkers take advantage of the regular promotions.