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Security questions swirl over Trump’s new plane given to him by Qatar

US President Donald Trump faces questions about the security of his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, after he took an older jet home from a Nato summit this week. The billionaire president has barely been able to contain his excitement over the retrofitted Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which took him to Ankara on its maiden trip outside the United States. But then Trump abruptly announced in Turkey that he was sending the luxury plane on ahead to a British airbase – saying it was so US troops..

How Apple stock rode the AI rollercoaster to record highs in 1 chart

Apple stayed true to itself in the AI race, and Wall Street is finally rewarding the stock for it.

Federal Government: Quiet and yet powerful - Why Nina Warken, of all people, is the reform minister of this coalition

Against all resistance, Health Minister Warken pushed through her austerity reform for health insurance companies. How their leadership style works – the reconstruction.

Comment: And suddenly it's the summer of reforms

From a technical point of view, there is a lot to criticize about the health care reform, especially the federal government's last-minute caving in. But the psychological signal is crucial: black and red can reform.

How the U.S.-Iran deal set the stage for renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran's contradictory interperations of the memorandum of understanding have led to renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz.

Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence signals shifting role for Iran leader

The absence of Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei raised questions about his health and fear of assassination, as well as indicating he may perform a quite different function as No 1 compared with his all-powerful father. The marathon funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, killed on February 28 in an air strike on the first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran, culminated on Thursday in the holy city of Mashhad, with a who’s who of key figures in the.

Suspected perpetrator on the run: murder investigation after the mysterious death of a Brexit politician

Ann Widdecombe was one of the most prominent faces of the Brexit movement. A good ten years after the EU referendum, she was found dead - with very serious injuries. What is known?

The loudest voices in US-China trade talks? Christmas tree growers

It’s not yet the winter holiday season, but Christmas trees are back in the spotlight, caught in the geopolitical tug of war between Washington and Beijing. As the United States and China work to stabilise ties through a newly proposed bilateral trade mechanism, one of the most vocal groups weighing in is not the technology industry or manufacturers, but American Christmas tree growers determined to keep tariffs on Chinese-made artificial trees. Dozens of growers from across the country flooded.

Schwarz Digits: Rolf Schumann – Schwarz Group separates from co-head of the digital division

The dual leadership is history: Rolf Schumann is leaving Schwarz Digits with immediate effect, his co-boss Christian Müller is taking over the leadership. The group leaves many questions unanswered.

Health: Bundestag approves Warken's health insurance reform

The draft law to restructure statutory health insurance (GKV) passed the Bundestag on Friday with the votes of the black-red coalition. Demonstrators in front of the parliament building and the opposition parties criticized the move.

The situation at a glance: USA and Iran want to continue talking - Trump: ceasefire over

After mutual attacks by the USA and Iran, the search for a negotiated solution continues. Both sides seem ready to continue negotiating - US President Trump is now speaking out.

Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks with US despite ceasefire breaches

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington had agreed to resume discussions with Iran despite declaring an end to the fragile truce that had halted months of conflict between the two countries. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks’. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The remarks underscored the increasingly contradictory state of...

After new attacks: Trump confirms: ceasefire in the Iran war is over

At the NATO summit, US President Trump expressed frustration with Iran and said the ceasefire could be over. Now he follows up.

The autonomous CCA wingmen of 2030 may look nothing like today’s assumptions

While services test teaming with Collaborative Combat Aircraft, industry faces hard questions.

Reform: Billions in savings in health spending are coming

The black-red coalition is pushing through a major reform before the summer: the austerity law for health insurance spending has been sealed after a long struggle. Are higher contributions now off the table?

Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq: The Middle East is depressing the mood of the US stock markets – investors are holding back

Stocks are falling, oil remains under pressure, the dollar is falling. The fragile ceasefire in the Middle East is keeping investors on tenterhooks. Apparently the efforts to negotiate are continuing.

Retail: Purchase advisor defies AI – how Stiftung Warentest and Co. want to maintain their business

Stiftung Warentest, “Bild” and “Chip” make money from product tests – but AI agents threaten their models. How providers counteract this.

Schwarz Group: Christian Müller becomes sole boss of Schwarz Digits

Rolf Schumann is leaving the company with immediate effect. Müller's focus for the new phase: expansion as a European cloud alternative and a billion-dollar project in the Spreewald.

Health care reform: Warken brings savings package through the Bundestag and Bundesrat

The Health Minister's controversial health insurance savings package has been approved. Warken was ultimately able to convince the states of the reform, whose approval was unclear until the end.

Health insurance savings law: A first step for the health system - but a hard-fought success for Warken

The savings for 75 million people with statutory health insurance are more than they expected in twenty years. But the real restructuring is still waiting for Minister Nina Warken. A comment.

China to head off AI-fuelled inequality by lifting salaries, narrowing pay gap

China has made income growth and the reform of its wage-distribution system a priority within broader efforts to cushion the domestic job market against the impact of artificial intelligence over the next five years. A new blueprint released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on Thursday laid out a detailed road map for the strategy, vowing to promote collective wage bargaining within the private sector, ensure steady wage growth, and tilt pay towards frontline...

Anwar, Anutin hit diplomatic high notes to mask Malaysia-Thailand tensions

After a rendition of My Way and a saxophone accompaniment that felt closer to crooning uncles at a wedding party than high-stakes diplomacy, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul announced the serious business of squashing a damaging trade row and bringing greater security to the porous border between the nations. The pair, long-standing friends, also share a love for public spectacle, with Anutin playing the classic song popularised by Frank Sinatra

Always safe in your seat: Why you should stay strapped in on the plane

On the plane, many people only put on their seat belts when they have to, i.e. when the familiar signs light up. This incident shows why constantly wearing your seatbelt is important for your own safety.

New sole boss: Christian Müller becomes sole boss of Schwarz Digits

After Rolf Schumann's farewell, Schwarz Digits is starting the next phase with Müller at the helm. In focus: Expansion as a European cloud alternative and a billion-dollar project in the Spreewald.

Ukraine escalates attacks on tankers near Crimea as Russian fuel shortages bite

The drone strikes form part of Ukraine's campaign designed to choke off supplies and transportation routes in and out of Crimea.

Humpback whale in the Baltic Sea: Humpback whale spotted again off Denmark

“Timmy” was not the first humpback whale in the Baltic Sea. There is currently another one swimming there, in Danish waters. The authorities provide clear rules of conduct.

New sole leader: Christian Müller becomes sole boss of Schwarz Digits

After Rolf Schumann's farewell, Schwarz Digits is starting the next phase with Müller at the helm. In focus: Expansion as a European cloud alternative and a billion-dollar project in the Spreewald.

As SK Hynix lands in the U.S., here’s why investors should be wary of the chip sector’s ‘bubblelike’ volatility

Traders can only hope South Korea–style turbulence won’t be imported to Wall Street.

Fiber optic: How AI and war are strangling fiber optic expansion in Germany

Fiber optic expansion in Germany is stalling again. Prices have quadrupled. Why is that?

Be careful with self-diagnoses: Do I have ADHD? Why a well-founded diagnosis is so important

There are numerous videos and tests on the Internet that are intended to provide information about whether you may have ADHD. What they bring and why they cannot replace structured diagnostics.

Southeast Asia: Tax haven – Indonesia attracts the financial industry to Bali

The planned new financial center is intended to compete with Singapore and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, experts at the sovereign wealth fund are warning of violations of international anti-money laundering standards.

2 Chinese military naval pilots killed during PLA frontline training exercises

Two Chinese military pilots, including a high-ranking tactical commander, were killed during frontline flight training exercises last month, according to official regional government notices and local media tracking. Beijing, which seldom discloses military fatalities, has not made any statement about the deaths, and it is not known if the pilots were killed in the same incident. As China aggressively modernises its armed forces, it has intensified training on new tactics and hardware to ensure.

Greek anti-terror police arrest 3 after car blast kills 1

Police in Greece on Friday said they had arrested three people in connection to attacks this month that targeted ruling party politicians, killing a woman in a car explosion. Hours later, two more people were held over a 2010 deadly firebomb attack that left three dead. In the recent case, “three individuals have been arrested” by anti-terror police in Thessaloniki and the island of Crete, the police said in a statement. The July 1 attacks at dawn in the northern city of Thessaloniki targeted...

Ukraine War: Kyiv: High Russian losses and halved rate of conquest

The war in Ukraine has probably ended in a dead end for Russia. The losses are high, the successes are small. According to information from Kyiv, the situation has been stabilized.

Factory closures: Fear of job cuts: Go or stay?

Job cuts in the company: Is it worth leaving early or is waiting the better choice? Tips from a specialist lawyer for different life situations.

Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei buried after week-long funeral ceremonies

Iran's spiritual leader, who was killed in a US attack, has been buried in his hometown of Mashhad. His son and successor did not appear in public.

Fuel Refining Margins Hit Record Highs as Markets Tighten

Refining margins for gasoline and diesel jumped this week to new record highs after the re-escalation in the Middle East, Russia’s ban on diesel exports, and crumbling global fuel inventories. The surge in fuel margins and the price spread over crude prices suggest that the global fuel markets remain very tight despite the millions of barrels of crude that have managed to exit the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks. Diesel refining margins in Europe jumped to a record high of over $60 per barrel o

+++ Federal politics +++: Bundestag passes savings package for health insurance companies

Warken: Renegotiate decisions on psychotherapy after the summer break +++ General practitioners appeal to the Federal Council: “Stop the madness” +++ The news blog.

Editor's Choice: War and high fuel costs reshape Asia's vacation plans

Hong Kong looks beyond Iran war in cultivating China-Mideast business

Reform: Warken: “It remains a balanced package”

After months of struggle, the coalition wants to bring billions in savings in health spending through parliament. Before the vote there is still a controversial debate.

11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may have been British who were burned in their car, authorities said on Friday. Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district, but that they were still confirming their identities. They described victims trying to flee the fast-moving blaze through difficult, forested terrain. About 400 firefighters and troops

More LNG Carriers Brave the Strait of Hormuz Despite Renewed Hostilities

Close to half a dozen liquefied natural gas carriers have gone into the Strait of Hormuz in the past few days and six have exited the strait, despite the recent return to hostilities between the United States and Iran. According to Kpler data cited by Reuters, five ballast LNG tankers have entered the chokepoint in recent days, four of them linked to Qatar, and the fifth one owned by a Greek shipping company. The five vessels were previously seen outside Hormuz earlier this month. An earlier rep

Lang & Schwarz: The admission of the Trade Republic loser

The stock exchange operator Lang & Schwarz has lost its exclusive position at Trade Republic. These numbers show how dramatically sales are now collapsing.

Private customers: Switching to Visa: Why Commerzbank is sorting out Mastercard credit cards

The Frankfurt financial institution encourages its customers to exchange their Mastercard credit cards early. Visa is thereby strengthening its position in the German banking market.

Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan’s southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region’s most destructive storm in years. Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to pass very close to Japan’s Sakishima Islands, a remote island chain that is part of Okinawa prefecture, early on ‌Saturday morning, according to meteorological authorities. Maximum sustained winds were topping out at

+++ Federal politics +++: Now live: Bundestag decides on health care reform

General practitioners appeal to the Federal Council: “Stop the madness” +++ Associations warn the federal government against abolishing mini-jobs +++ The news blog.

Japan prefecture offers reward to root out illegal foreign worker hiring

India ramps up missile sales in Indo-Pacific as China’s assertiveness turns neighbors wary

India has signed a third pact for the supply of missiles in the Indo-Pacific region as countries in the region grow wary of China's growing assertion.

Heating Act: Vote in the Bundestag – what is now changing when it comes to heating

The Union has achieved its goal: Habeck's “Heating Act” will be abolished. But why this reform is also controversial - and why things could still get exciting after the Bundestag decision.