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BörsenWoche 567: Editorial: The next marketing trick from tech CEOs

According to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, artificial intelligence isn't replacing that many jobs after all. His thesis is a good reason to listen less to the AI ​​pioneers.

+++ Iran War +++: Circles – USA calls on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Iran is threatening to murder me +++ According to Trump, USA ready for talks even after the end of the ceasefire +++ Mediators from Qatar apparently for talks in Iran +++ The news blog.

Competition from the Far East: China shock 2.0 hits Germany's industry

For decades, Germany profited from the rise of China. Now the People's Republic is becoming a rival in more and more industries - cars, machines and chemicals. The next competition is already imminent.

Morning Briefing Plus: What's left of the noise

Health care reform, NATO summit and Trump on Tiktok: Why we are so often distracted by the loudest things - and why looking at what is important is more important than ever.

+++ Iran War +++: Circles – USA demand clear statement from Iran on the Strait of Hormuz

According to Trump, USA ready for talks even after the end of the ceasefire +++ Mediators from Qatar apparently for talks in Iran +++ The news blog.

Hong Kong could adjust tunnel tolls as traffic surpasses pre-reform peak

Tolls at Hong Kong’s cross-harbour tunnels could be adjusted in the future to better control the flow of vehicles as traffic volume has exceeded levels recorded before fees were overhauled in late 2023, transport authorities have said. A Transport Department paper submitted to the Legislative Council said tolls would need to remain flexible in the future because queues during some peak periods were still spilling onto connecting roads and non-tunnel lanes. “Total traffic volume across the three.

Summer program: Our tips for podcasts and series during your summer vacation

For the holiday season, the WiWo editorial team reveals which series you shouldn't miss - and which podcasts promise variety.

Summer reading: Our book recommendations for your summer vacation

For the holiday season, the WiWo editorial team reveals which books should be in your luggage.

+++ USA +++: USA calls for an orderly transfer of power in Colombia

Trump pushes members out of independent election commission +++ Planned attack on Trump's birthday: eight men charged +++ The news blog.

Japan's scallop production feels heat of climate change

How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa

US-imposed sanctions targeting other countries and a growing list of Chinese laws aimed at countering the measures are creating a compliance minefield for African businesses dealing with the world’s top two economies. At risk is a broad range of industries including mining, banking, telecommunications, technology, energy, infrastructure and others in which African businesses are simultaneously exposed to US and Chinese counterparties, according to analysts. Compliance consultants covering the...

Cambodian villagers fear US$43 million tiger reintroduction plan

Pan Sok still remembers his relative screaming as a tiger dragged him away one night, deep inside the Cambodian rainforest where they were tapping trees for resin. So he is “not happy” about a plan to reintroduce the big cats, a decade after they were declared extinct in Cambodia. “I saw the tiger take him with my own eyes,” he said, describing the attack that took place over 30 years ago. “He was screaming but we couldn’t help him.” Cambodia’s last confirmed tiger sighting was in camera trap...

No public subsidies needed for Pak Shek Kok MTR station: Hong Kong minister

No government subsidies will be needed to build the long-awaited Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line, Hong Kong’s minister has said, after authorities agreed to grant the MTR Corporation development rights at two sites. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Saturday that the “rail-plus-property” model would fully cover construction costs, even though a detailed estimate had yet to be finalised. “We are still awaiting the MTR Corp’s detailed design and cost estimates,”..

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+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: Merino redeems Spain in Belgian goalkeeping drama

Argentina legend Kempes rejects conspiracy theories +++ Morocco has no chance: International press celebrates France and bows to Mbappé +++ The World Cup blog.

AstraZeneca's trial flop raises a bigger question: Is its pipeline premium becoming more vulnerable?

For years, AstraZeneca has commanded one of the richest valuations among large European pharma companies on the assumption that it consistently delivers results.

Situation at a glance: USA energetically calls for the opening of Hormuz - doubts about the nuclear deal

The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz is raising doubts about a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. The USA is now demanding a clear commitment from Iran. Is Trump losing his patience?

Surge in abandoned animals amid land clearance for Northern Metropolis development

Three-legged dogs and one-eyed cats are common sights at a veterinary clinic opened by an animal welfare group in the Fo Tan area of Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district, with some of these animals having been there for so long that the medical centre has become their home. While their injuries or illnesses vary, they share the same painful experience of being displaced by the Northern Metropolis development project, a government blueprint to transform 30,000 hectares (74,132 acres) into a powerful...

At Indonesia’s sharia frontier, 21 lashes for a TikTok kiss ‘is our right’

Footage of the punishment quickly went viral: an unmarried couple each receiving 21 lashes of the cane in Indonesia’s Aceh province after being accused of kissing in a car and live-streaming it on TikTok. As each blow landed on their backs, the unnamed man, 22, and woman, 25, visibly grimaced. The woman later burst into tears, wailing in pain as the public punishment continued. The caning was carried out on July 2 in Banda Aceh, the provincial capital. Aceh is the only Indonesian province to...

Science: Study clears up villain image of hyenas

In the Disney film “The Lion King,” hyenas are portrayed as sneaky villains. A new study shows that the animals are, on the contrary, quite social.

Trump says missiles ‘locked, loaded and aimed at Iran’ amid calls for his killing

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Middle East, as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region. Trump made the comments on social media after senior US officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor would not be attacked any.

Broken or delayed packages: tens of thousands of complaints about the postal service

Parcel volumes are increasing, people are buying more and more electronics, kitchen utensils and books on the Internet. Something goes wrong with some shipments - this can sometimes annoy the recipient.

Competition from the Far East: China shock 2.0 hits Germany's industry

For decades, Germany profited from the rise of China. Now the People's Republic is becoming a rival in more and more industries - cars, machines and chemicals. The next competition is already imminent.

Philippine defence chief says China talks ‘not possible’ as anti-spy laws loom

For a man sanctioned by Beijing, barred from visiting China and accused of damaging bilateral ties, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr sounded remarkably composed. Composed, that is, until the conversation turned to the South China Sea – the very subject that landed him in hot water in the first place. In an interview this week, the Philippines’ defence chief said that Manila would keep only limited military communication channels open with Beijing, while ruling out broader engagement unless China changed its

Trade policy: DIW economist warns: Openness to technology harms industry

Be it electric cars, batteries or AI: China is now putting European industries under pressure on many fronts. How can Germany react to this? A DIW economist warns against solutions that are too simple.

Typhoon Bavi: flights and trains cancelled as China steps up emergency preparations

Authorities across eastern China have stepped up their emergency preparations and cancelled hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, intensified overnight and barrelled towards the coast on Saturday. The storm is forecast to make landfall between Taizhou in Zhejiang province and Fuding in Fujian province in the early hours of Sunday, packing winds of up to 45 metres per second (148 feet per second), according to the National Meteorological Centre (NMC). In its 6am...

Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market

Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range ‌of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due

Ukraine War: Injured in rocket attack on Kyiv

The Ukrainian capital repeatedly comes under fire in the Russian war of aggression. There were injuries that night too.

This can be expensive: With a car abroad: These cost traps are looming

If you drive abroad without a vignette or don't compare when filling up, you often pay extra. Which rules and prices can surprise - and how to avoid expensive mistakes.

World Population Day: The world population is growing - for how long?

July 11th is World Population Day because on July 11th 1987 the limit of five billion people on earth was broken. Today there are more than eight billion. What does the future look like?