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Open your eyes in the crowd: celebrate safely: police tips for open-air events

Alcohol, loud music and full seats: The risk of theft, harassment, physical injuries and other crimes increases, especially at large events. These tips will help you celebrate safely.

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Venezuela Oil Exports Hit 7-Year High

Venezuela’s oil exports inched up from April to hit a fresh seven-year high in May as shipments to the United States and India continued to rise. Venezuela exported an estimated 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil in May, up by 0.7% compared to April’s 1.23 million bpd exports and a massive 61% jump compared to May 2025, according to ship-tracking and vessel-loading data reviewed by Reuters. Venezuela has been steadily increasing its oil exports since the U.S. took control over its oil sal

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Is RDDT the perfect long-term growth play at current valuations?

Having navigated the markets and various tech cycles since 2000, I want to briefly share my main investment arguments for why I am currently buying Reddit. Reddit has proven in recent years that it is not just a forum for meme stocks, but a highly profitable company. Strong revenue growth (+69% year-over-year) High free cash flow ($311 million) Value of data for AI training. The gross margin of 91.5% is absurdly high and results from a simple and brilliant concept: The users generate niche-speci

Victoria Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook

Victoria's Secret has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Hillary Super, who said the company is winning over young shoppers across all incomes.

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Comment: What France does better than Germany when it comes to investments

President Macron has been politically blocked since the 2024 parliamentary elections. The country cannot solve national debt or unemployment. Nevertheless, the money flows from abroad.

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Oil, gas and lithium: Sudden price increase of 19 percent - a raw material becomes significantly more expensive in May

A fossil fuel had only become slightly more expensive as a result of the Iran war - until now. The price of oil, on the other hand, is falling significantly. An overview of the winners and losers of the month.

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Energy: China's oil imports reach ten-year low: record reserves are being tapped

To compensate for the lack of deliveries from Iran, China is relying on its own reserves. This was made possible by extensive purchases of cheap oil from Russia and Iran at the beginning of the year.

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Chancellor Merz in the East: “There is no reason for pessimism about the future of our country”

Friedrich Merz is trying to spread confidence in the East German economy and hold citizens accountable. But he only gets noticeable reactions when it comes to the AfD.

Software stocks just passed a big milestone

Software stocks are making a comeback from their artificial intelligence-driven sell-off earlier this year.

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Iran war: China's oil imports at a ten-year low - record reserves are being tapped

In view of falling oil imports, China is increasingly relying on its reserves. The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are putting a strain on the country's supplies.

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JP Morgan Sees Increasing Monthly Oil Demand Losses

'Globally, we track demand losses of 2.8 million barrels per day in March, 4.3 million barrels per day in April, and 5.6 million barrels per day in May', J.P. Morgan analysts said.

Bad Saarow Economic Forum: East German hopes

The East German economy expects better economic policy. East German locations could benefit from the boom in the defense industry. Companies there also benefit from cheaper energy.

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New savings plan, can't find ACWI IMI (acc) on Trade Republic

Hi, I wanted to finally start saving some money, but I'm unsure. I saw the video from finanzfluss that the ACWI IMI is supposed to be very good and wanted to save ~€300 per month. Unfortunately I can only find it on TR as dist, not acc. I chatted with the good AI and it said it was a no-brainer whether Acc or Dist, with one variant I would have 104k in my portfolio after 15 years, with the other 87k and 17k payout. The allowance would be ~2000 if you were married. I'm still complete

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How gold overtook U.S. Treasurys as number-one reserve asset

The debt of the world’s biggest economy is no longer the primary reserve asset for central banks worldwide.

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Alibaba elevates tech chief Wu Zeming to elite committee as AI push ramps up

Alibaba Group Holding chief technology officer (CTO) Wu Zeming has joined the company’s elite steering committee, joining co-founders Jack Ma and Joe Tsai in playing a central role in formulating the tech empire’s strategy. According to Alibaba’s website, the other members of the committee of the Alibaba Partnership are group CEO Eddie Wu Yongming and Jiang Fan, CEO of the e-commerce business unit. Born in 1982, the CTO represents a younger generation of tech executives climbing Alibaba’s...

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The next tech war? Why biotech may become a new US-China battleground

The wide-ranging geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington could soon expand into biotechnology, raising the prospect of fresh tensions even as American pharmaceutical firms have turned to China’s fast-growing industry for new drug candidates. Biotech in the world’s second-largest economy has long been viewed as a predominantly low-cost manufacturing base with opportunities arising from its vast domestic market. But years of sustained investment, cost advantages and faster development.

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Restructuring: As a manager, do I always have to represent the company's position?

In difficult situations, managers are often torn between the company and the team. There are clear rules for dealing with crises.

Labor market: The eight-hour day is an achievement – is it still contemporary?

The eight-hour day dates back to 1923 and was a major advance. But now our working time rules need an update. A column.

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Hong Kong media groups sign Kazakhstan deals to deepen journalism, business ties

Two Hong Kong media organisations have joined forces with one of Kazakhstan’s largest state-owned conglomerates to strengthen collaboration in journalism and information exchange. The South China Morning Post also signed a partnership with Kazakhstan’s special financial zone to boost ties between Central Asia, Hong Kong and mainland China. The agreements are among 13 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) signed on Tuesday between Hong Kong sectors and their counterparts in Kazakhstan, as Chief...

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Wider Europe Briefing: Why The EU Won't Name A Russia Envoy

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Pensioner's paradise: Pension abroad: This tool shows where you should emigrate

Many people dream of spending their retirement abroad. But how do you find out, for example, which country by the sea is sunny and safe? The Handelsblatt helps with the selection.

Semiconductors: Data center boom drives semiconductor industry to record levels

The expansion of data centers is causing a sharp increase in demand for power semiconductors at STMicroelectronics. The group is raising its forecasts.

BUDGET BRIEF: Brace for EUCO, the MFF talks are heating up

Includes: Aid for trade, Connecting Europe Facility, Hungary unlocks EU funds, cohesion cash machine and more

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Lack of parking space: New real-time service starts: How the federal government wants to end the chaos at truck rest areas

Truck drivers often search for a long time or in vain for a parking space at motorway rest areas. A new digital service should help. The Federal Transport Minister gives the starting signal on the A2.

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Armament: Plus 30 percent in one year: Israel's arms exports rise to a record high

Israel sold more military equipment in 2025 than ever before. The Bundeswehr also ordered heavily. But the industry is feeling the effects of Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

Driving safety: E-scooters: What new rules are coming and what applies now

From March 2027, new rules for driving e-scooters will apply. An overview of the innovations and important things that scooter pilots have to pay attention to now - so that it doesn't get expensive.

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Hong Kong pair convicted of murder and HK$3.6 million ransom blackmail plot

Two Hongkongers have been found guilty of murdering a man after a financial dispute and then blackmailing his wife for a HK$3.6 million (US$459,331) ransom for his “release” even though he was already dead. A High Court jury on Tuesday also found that the defendants – Chan Wah-hing, 67, and Chan Yiu-lung, 33 – disposed of the victim’s body in grass near Ping Yeung Village before sealing the site with cement in September 2022. The village is in Ta Kwu Ling in the city’s North district, where both

Discrimination: When skin color becomes a problem in the ice cream parlor

In 2025, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency advised people who felt disadvantaged, humiliated or neglected in everyday life 13,000 times. There were more cases than ever before.