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Norway becomes ninth country to sign up for French nuclear deterrence as trust in US falters

Meanwhile, Germany will participate in French nuclear exercises as soon as September, joining them in an observer role.

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Calm down, departing trade chief warns Brussels executive

Operating a 24/7 state of emergency can become a self-fulfilling prophesy, Sabine Weyand warns

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+++ Ukraine War +++: France arrests Russian tanker - Kremlin sharply criticizes

Many injured after Russian attacks in Ukraine +++ Russia imposes export ban on kerosene +++ Ukrainian drones hit refinery +++ The news blog.

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What's wrong here? That sounds too good to be true, right?

https://preview.redd.it/6f1vk1nyan4h1.png?width=1858&format=png&auto=webp&s=c79c733e4f36b740ac806d3960c9c82c53131d52 Hello, I came across the brochure by chance. This is a new social housing building. Given the high depreciation it would make sense here. So 7b including declining balance depreciation... The only disadvantage that I see here at first glance is the "moderate location". Is close to Heilbronn (30km radius). I come from the south of Germany

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Hong Kong tribunal judge questions power to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting

A Lands Tribunal judge has questioned whether he has the power to postpone an extraordinary general meeting requested by at least 247 owners at Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, while acknowledging the difficulties faced by a government-appointed administrator in contacting and verifying residents. The tribunal adjourned its decision until 3pm on Tuesday on an application by Hop On Management Company to extend the statutory 45-day deadline for holding a meeting requested by residents of..

Colombia: Ultra-right outsider de la Espriella leads in presidential election

In Colombia there will probably be a runoff election between the right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and the left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda. However, incumbent President Gustavo Petro questioned the preliminary result on Sunday evening.

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Title: Mistakes in house financing? First get a loan, then high equity (due to commitment interest)

Hi everyone, a quick reality check because people we know are calling us crazy. We build with property developers. Purchase price 700k, we have 400k equity and finance 300k. The loans (150k KfW 297 at 2.21% with 12 months provision-free / 150k NRW-Bank at 2.8% with 6 months provision-free) both have a repayment-free start-up year. Our strategy: We agreed with the savings bank that we would first use up all of the loans during construction and only then touch our equity. Reason: Because of the

Resilience: Top managers' tricks for stress and crises: "In this moment, your performance will be up to 25 percent better"

Germany's top managers have enough reasons to be worried. Why many CEOs still seem calm - and which of their strategies against stress can also benefit other managers.

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Which companies am i missing from my "Space" themed investments?

My current "Space" themed investments include Rocket Lab (RKLB), AST Space Mobile (ASTS) and Intuitive Machines (LUNR). And of course soon to be SpaceX due to its soon listing in many ETFs. Though other than RKLB, ASTS and LUNR. What am i really forgetting? submitted by /u/mrjamiemcc [link] [comments]

Income tax: The tax office takes a very close look here in the tax return for 2025

Many tax returns are processed automatically. But in some cases the tax office is particularly critical. When taxpayers should forestall unpleasant inquiries.

Debate about immigration: “Switzerland is dependent on foreign skilled workers”

The Swiss will soon vote on capping their population at ten million people. ABB Board of Directors Chairman Peter Voser sees the country's success story at risk in the case.

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Chinese PhD dropout turned whistle-blower exposes data fabrication by renowned scholars

A Chinese PhD dropout who has become a viral influencer exposing academic misconduct is building a growing army of followers eager to reveal ethical malpractice among scientific researchers. The former PhD candidate in bioscience at the prestigious Beihang University, Geng Hongwei, dropped out in 2025, and became a full-time whistle-blower with over two million followers on an online platform. Geng attracted public attention for a video in April, in which he questioned a paper from the team of..

Another dire problem for Social Security: Trustees may be calculating the birth rate wrong

Don’t expect a baby boom to save Social Security.

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‘I’m unsure of the best approach’: My father, 91, is in hospice care. He left his six children CDs. Can we cash out?

“His banker suggested that it might be easier after my father’s passing if we liquidate all of the CDs.”

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Netanyahu orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, clouding Iran mediation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ⁠ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, signalling further escalation of a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the US-Iran conflict. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Israeli attacks in Lebanon were among factors causing a delay to the diplomatic process to end the US-Iran war, reiterating that a Lebanon ceasefire was an integral part of any...

Real estate: Comeback of the KfW 55 funding – who benefits now

There will be a larger pot of funding again in 2026 for selected new building projects. What conditions interested parties must meet - and why applications should be submitted quickly.

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Intel and AMD shares fall more than Nvidia rises on new PC superchip

Nvidia and Microsoft have announced the launch of PCs powered by the RTX Spark chip, which is built for artificial intelligence agents.

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Goldpreisprognose 2026

Gold startet 2026 nach starken Kursanstiegen in eine Phase mit hoher Volatilität und unsicherer Richtung. Analysten erwarten eher starke Schwankungen als eine klare, stetige Entwicklung. Die meisten Prognosen sehen den Goldpreis in einer Spanne von etwa 4.000 bis 5.300 US-Dollar pro Unze, abhängig von Zinsen, Inflation und geopolitischen Entwicklungen. 🔑 Wichtige Einflussfaktoren: Zentralbankkäufe von Gold Zinspolitik der US-Notenbank (Fed) Inflation und Währungsrisiken Globale geopolitische Sp

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Managers: State career option: How to make a lateral entry

The state is looking for managers. What people switching from companies should know about salary, application process and working methods - and why civil service is not for every manager.

Pilot salary: This is what Lufthansa pilots will earn in 2026

Nowhere in the Lufthansa Group do pilots earn as well as with the core brand Lufthansa Airlines. Nevertheless, they are dissatisfied. Is that justified? The paycheck shows the details.

Real estate: Buying a rental apartment – This is what landlords actually earn

Many Germans dream of securing their retirement provision with a rented property. But how much return is really there? The Handelsblatt did the math.

Artificial intelligence: This is how Germany's youngest professor sees the AI boom

When she was just 30 years old, Alicia von Schenk founded the chair for “Economics of AI” at the University of Würzburg. She advises looking beyond the current hype surrounding the technology.

Tax office: New crypto rules – Anyone who does not provide their tax number risks a fine of 50,000 euros

From 2026, crypto exchanges will have to comply with new transparency regulations. What the tax office will know about crypto owners in the future and where anonymous transactions are still possible.

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Middle East: Israel captures Crusader fortress of Beaufort in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army took control of the 900-year-old castle and an important chain of hills on Sunday. Despite the ceasefire agreed more than six weeks ago, Israel continues to advance further into northern Lebanon.

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Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by double-decker bus in Hong Kong

A cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a KMB double-decker bus in Hong Kong on Monday afternoon. The 60-year-old man was hit at around 2.50pm outside North Kwai Chung Public Library on Shek Yam Road. He was trapped beneath the front wheels of the bus and had to be freed by firefighters and paramedics. He was rushed unconscious to Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan. Images from the scene showed the man’s lower body pinned under the bus, with a long skid mark on the road. The bus...

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Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption to surrender, without right to bail

A Philippine senator said he will surrender to authorities after a special anti-corruption court ordered his arrest on Monday on a non-bailable charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a huge kickback in a flood-control project. It is the latest crisis to hit the country’s Senate, the upper chamber where a battle for control of the country’s political future is playing out. The special Sandiganbayan anti-corruption court had initially issued a warrant for Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s arrest on

Artificial intelligence: “There is a 75 percent probability that this is exactly what will happen: the bubble will burst”

Stuart Russell wrote the most influential AI textbook. He explains why technology could soon replace top managers - and when it will become an existential threat.

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OECD: Industrial subsidies reach highest level since financial crisis

Countries around the world supported their most important industries with around 108 billion euros even before the outbreak of the Iran war. One country in particular stands out in the study.

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Treasury yields edge higher as U.S. and Iran exchange strikes

Treasury yields rose Monday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz.

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