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Klingbeil in criticism: Is the finance minister engaging in budget trickery?

For the Ifo Institute, the investment rate would be significantly lower without the transfer of road and rail expenses from the special fund. Overall, the state is not doing enough.

copper juniors need more than land now

Copper juniors are starting to look like a funding test. Ground is still important, but the better watchlist names usually need something else next: financing, strategic partners, fieldwork, or a clear path to keep advancing the asset. Mt. Margaret is one example. Cambria and ECC announced a proposed spinout into Freedom Copper, with proposed financing of up to US$100M. The project is described as a copper-gold-moly porphyry system with mineralization across more than 1 sq km and open below 500m

Alliance meeting in Turkey: The five most important points of the NATO Ankara Declaration

The summit was outwardly marked by Donald Trump's anger at his European allies. Nevertheless, the NATO states adopted a joint declaration - what's in it?

Asset manager: DWS is considering renaming, according to a media report

The Deutsche Bank subsidiary could apparently change its name this year. The fund provider wants to become better known among institutional investors worldwide.

Holding a 90%+ loser for 6 years: when do you finally move on?

Back in 2020, I bought into NIO during the EV hype. I was 18, had very little investing experience, and got caught up in the excitement. Today my position looks like this: 141 shares Average cost: $47.79/share Unrealized loss: about $6,000 (roughly -90%) At this point, the position is worth only around $700. I’m not asking whether NIO specifically is a good company or for personalized financial advice. I’m more interested in how experienced investors think about situations like this. I’m startin

Heating systems: Budget Committee decides on new funding rules for heating replacements

The Bundestag is adjusting heating subsidies: subsidy limits and bonuses are falling, low-income households will receive more support in the future.

NATO summit: Trump shock with announcement – ​​Why the Greenland dispute was never resolved

At the NATO summit, Trump reignited the conflict over Greenland. The US President is concerned with critical raw materials and a prestige arms policy project.

The US military is not organized for cyber war

Too much of this debate treats a new service as a judgment on Cyber Command’s performance. It is not.

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Oil Prices Jump over 7% as Iran Ceasefire Declared ‘Over’

Oil prices surged over 7% to a two-week high on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran is officially over and dismissed the recently signed memorandum of understanding as a "waste of time." Brent crude for September delivery spiked 7.6% to trade at $79.76 per barrel at 10:40 am ET, while WTI crude for August delivery gained 7.2% to change hands at $75.4/bbl. Iran attacked three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tues

Today: Security expert Neumann does not believe in restarting the Iran war

He sees the cause of the current escalation between the USA and Iran in the construction of the framework agreement. Also: Unicredit secures additional shares in Commerzbank.

Airbus outlook: forecast with warning

Airbus predicts colossal demand for new aircraft. The fact that only a few of them could go to Europe should give politicians pause.

Global Nuclear Power Capacity Set to Jump by 44% by 2036

The world’s fleet of nuclear power capacity is expected to surge by 44% over the next decade as China will topple the United States as the biggest nuclear power capacity holder and India will hike its capacity to boost energy security. These are the estimates in a new report by BloombergNEF, which sees total global nuclear capacity at 535 gigawatts (GW) by 2036, up from the 372 GW of installed capacity as of the end of 2025. China is set to nearly double its current nuclear capacity to 102 GW fr

Climate advertising: Court bans Lufthansa from making certain CO2 statements in advertising

The Cologne Higher Regional Court prohibits Lufthansa from making certain statements about sustainable aviation fuel. The advertising misled consumers about the use of SAF.

Federal Network Agency: Don't make yourself comfortable in the nest

The Federal Network Agency criticizes the weak performance of the electricity network companies. But in the constant race against sugarcoating and information inequality, it also has to keep pace.

State finances: Reform commission fails - no plan to combat rising debts

Borrowings for defense spending are increasing rapidly. The Debt Brake Commission should show the federal government a way out of permanent debt, but cannot agree on one.

DB chaos: A train arrives six days late

The railway causes frustration not only with delays, but also with its communication. That should change soon. Hair-raising examples from freight transport show how much still remains to be done.

Strait of Hormuz conflict: Trump threatens Iran with new attacks and naval blockade

After the recent escalation in the Persian Gulf, the future of negotiations between Iran and the US is uncertain. The US President says he no longer wants to have anything to do with Iran.

Hong Kong rail operator taps star power to promote safer escalator use

Hong Kong’s rail operator has launched a new advertising campaign featuring veteran actor Kent Cheng Jak-si, aiming to discourage the long-standing commuter habit of walking on escalators after reports of more than 500 related accidents annually. In the MTR Corporation’s promotional video, to be shown in stations and on social media, the 75-year-old actor demonstrates safe escalator use, drawing on a catchphrase from his role as the ancient Chinese politician Dong Zhao in a 2012 TVB...

Glyphosate ruling: Bayer wants to stop Roundup lawsuits after Supreme Court ruling

Following the Supreme Court ruling, Bayer is trying to fend off consolidated Roundup lawsuits in the US. The plaintiffs insist on further proceedings.

Comment: When it comes to health, accuracy takes precedence over speed

The opposition is demanding more time to discuss and examine the changes to the austerity package from Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU). The application cannot be dismissed out of hand.

Southeast Asia at risk of steel capacity glut, Worldsteel chief warns

Search for crew goes on as plane wreckage found off Pakistan’s coast

Civilian and navy searchers off Pakistan’s coast on Wednesday located and recovered wreckage of a cargo plane that disappeared while approaching the southern port of Karachi, and a search continues for five missing crew members, officials said. The aircraft operated by the private carrier K2 Airways had departed from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and reported a navigational system problem before losing contact with air traffic control late on Tuesday. The Pakistani navy and civilian teams.

Defense: Trump confuses the NATO summit – and then he praises Germany

Europeans and Canadians want to show that they are taking on more responsibility in the alliance. The US President comes as a splitter, but in the end relies on de-escalation again.

Delta launches 'basic business' fares without lounge access, seat selection

Delta is launching basic business and other stripped-down premium classes that come with fewer perks.

Which Country Would Win the Energy World Cup?

How would the World Cup's remaining countries get on if they were only judged on their energy supply figures?

Facelift for off-road vehicles: Jeep Avenger polished: More robust outside, more valuable inside

In Europe, the Avenger is the absolute bestseller for Jeep. To ensure that it stays that way, the little adventurer is now being given a major refresh. There's even a new drive for traditionalists.

Why the stock market’s biggest laggards might be your best defense against a summer selloff

Low-volatility stocks are having a moment after a long stretch of underperformance.

China’s Xi Jinping calls for innovation system overhaul to beat global tech rivals

President Xi Jinping has called for stronger efforts to draw overseas talent and address flaws in China’s innovation ecosystem, as intensifying tech rivalry pushes Beijing to bolster its global competitiveness. Xi underscored these priorities on Wednesday as he presented China’s highest scientific honour – the State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award – to solid-state lithium battery pioneer Chen Liquan and military airborne radar expert Ben De. Each 2025 laureate received 5 million yuan...

Why lithium battery and radar pioneers won China’s top science award

A lithium battery pioneer and a trailblazer in military radar technology are this year’s winners of China’s most prestigious annual science prize. Chen Liquan received his 2025 State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award for developing the country’s first lithium battery and helping to launch the industrialisation of the technology in China. And Ben De, who led the development of China’s first airborne pulse-Doppler fire-control radar – a core sensor for fighter aircraft – also won for his...