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State election: The AfD and its 100-day plan for Saxony-Anhalt

Cheers for Ulrich Siegmund, accusations against the CDU and a plan with radical demands – what the AfD plans to do in Saxony-Anhalt after the state elections.

World AI Conference, South Korea monetary policy, China economic data

China's 'digital kids' drive surging popularity of 3D printers

Iran War: USA and Iran: Conflict over Strait of Hormuz escalates

The US military is attacking Iran for the third time in a week. The trigger was Iranian shelling of a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. A diplomatic solution is becoming more distant.

My turning point: “I didn’t give up on my goal, I just looked for a new path”

Thomas Mehls, the current boss of Cewe, wanted to become a journalist. Shortly before studying, he realized that he didn't have the talent for it. And remembered his strengths.

Retirement provision: How big are the differences between pension and pension?

On average, pensions are significantly lower than civil servant pensions. An evaluation by the Bundestag shows how big the differences are.

Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversary

Beijing has denounced a “thoroughly illegal” international tribunal that ruled against its expansive claims in the South China Sea, with a senior diplomat describing it as a “thorn” in the side of its relationship with the Philippines on the 10th anniversary of the decision. In an article published in People’s Daily on Sunday, Jing Quan, the ambassador to the Philippines, said clearing its “lingering toxic legacy” was a matter of the utmost urgency. “The most important task for Manila today is..

UhrenWoche: With a lot of imagination against Rolex

Sinner against Zverev – will the third German win a Wimbledon final since 1991? Watch lovers pay particular attention to the brands on their wrists. A column.

Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday

Hongkonger Lam Chun and his family hopped onto a high-speed train for the first time last month for a five-day holiday in Zhangjiajie in Hunan province, finding the experience more suitable for travelling with the elderly. The 54-year-old medical sector professional said he accomplished a mission of travelling with his 90-year-old father and 85-year-old mother, along with a domestic helper, on a sightseeing trip. He chose Zhangjiajie because the train journey took about six hours, giving his...

Cybercrime: “The highest ransom demand was 15 million euros”

When companies are blackmailed, Oliver Schneider comes into play. In the interview, the former elite soldier explains who the hackers are and how deals are negotiated.

Business ticker: VW boss Blume wants to avoid plant closures as much as possible

Further cost reductions necessary +++ Meta discontinues new AI image function after criticism +++ Almost minus 9 percent: VW sells significantly fewer cars +++ Social plan for Zalando location in Erfurt sealed +++ News in the company live blog.

Investment: This share was the trading star of the first half of the year

Despite or perhaps because of the turbulent stock markets, investors have recently traded a lot in stocks. They had a clear favorite.

Human behavior: What the heat does to us

Not much is known about the connection between heat and human behavior. But football shows it: high temperatures create tension.

USA: Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham dead

Senator Lindsey Graham has been a member of the South Carolina State Senate since 2003. Over the years, he evolved from a Trump critic to a supporter.

Hong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case

Hong Kong authorities are reviewing whether any civil servant neglected their duties in a 15-year delay by the Medical Council in handling a complaint against a paediatrician linked to a boy’s permanent disability. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau told media on Sunday that delays had occurred in different areas that were not supposed to happen throughout the process of handling the case of newborn Li Yuanjian, after his mainland Chinese parents filed the complaint in 2010. The infant suffered a

Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief illness, his office says

Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, was 71.

Federal Network Agency: Tens of thousands of complaints about Deutsche Post

Package volumes are increasing and people are buying more and more online. This also leads to more errors and complaints from postal service providers.

Murder investigations in England: Ann Widdecombe case: New murder suspect arrested

The Brexit politician was found dead in her home on Dartmoor. A supposed success in the search turned out to be a false lead. Now there is a new suspect.

Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip in China, sparking safety concerns

Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Leehom Wang continued his concert despite suffering from sudden injuries that later required 39 stitches to his face and ear, winning him widespread applause but raising concerns over stage safety. In the early hours of July 5, Wang posted images of his injured face, reporting that he was given 27 stitches to his ear and 12 stitches to his face at a hospital in Chengdu, in southwestern China’s Sichuan province. The 50-year-old musician tripped over a safety..

How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom

Motorcycle taxis – often called boda-bodas in East Africa and okadas in Nigeria and parts of West Africa – serve as the primary mode of transport for millions in Africa. Now, Chinese investors are pouring funds into the continent’s multibillion-dollar two-wheeler market, driving an energy shift from petrol to electric power. The investors supply essential components and batteries for local assembly, while supporting infrastructure such as battery-swapping networks to ease the transition. Last...

Management moment: Can an immediate customer communication program succeed despite a crisis?

The railway wants to use an app to better inform travelers and thus polish up its own image. A role model for other service providers in crisis?

Democratic pastors eye US midterms to blunt Trump’s grip on Christian nationalism

A band of white Democratic pastors has a striking message ahead of November’s US midterm election: Republicans have hijacked Jesus for political gain, and we are not going to stand for it. For decades, it has been a truism that Republicans have cornered the Christian market – at least when it comes to white voters. But these ministers are so fed up with US President Donald Trump, and particularly his policies against immigrants, that they are running as Democrats in November to rein him in. “The

Regulation: Daimler Truck boss sees the existence of the industry in Europe under threat

The entrepreneur sees the automotive industry and her company facing massively increasing costs. The EU’s climate targets and CO2 regulations are a major challenge.

ESG investments: Finally a clear view of the green jungle

Sustainable investment products have a trust problem. Now the European Union is taking countermeasures – and possibly breathing new life into the sector.

Trend district 2026: One market, two worlds: Essen finds its way between the mining dust and the residential area

In Essen the A40 is more than just a motorway. It divides the city into two very different real estate markets. Anyone looking for property here can hardly avoid a simple equation.

Hong Kong police arrest 9 in crackdown on dangerous driving

Hong Kong police have arrested nine suspects, including two who were on a wanted list, for serious driving offences during a week-long crackdown on speeding and other road safety breaches. A police spokesman said on Sunday that officers in the New Territories North region launched the law enforcement operation from July 5 to Saturday to maintain road safety on the region’s highways. “The traffic headquarters of New Territories North has found in its analysis of highway traffic situations that...

Volkswagen: VW boss sees “smarter solutions” than plant closures

VW is planning a major renovation. More than 100,000 jobs could be lost and locations are at risk. Now CEO Blume is speaking out - and sees “smarter solutions” than plant closures.

Trump ally: US Senator Lindsey Graham is dead

Graham represented the state of South Carolina for more than 20 years. With his unexpected death, US President Donald Trump has lost an ally.

Immersion heater: Prompter at the end of the day

Speech machines threaten to destroy the symbolic capital of publishing houses because they relieve journalists of the burden of thinking and writing. With what consequences? Let’s ask “Claude”. A column.

+++ USA +++: US Senator Lindsey Graham dead

US government invites journalists after reporting +++ USA calls for an orderly change of power in Colombia +++ Bridge between USA and Canada should open at the end of July +++ The news blog