DHL Express says aviation fuel supplies remain secure despite Iran conflict concerns

DHL Express has stated that its aviation fuel supply for European operations remains secure throughout the summer, despite geopolitical uncertainty linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to DHL Express Europe CEO Mike Parra, the company does not currently face any fuel-related risks across major hubs, gateways, or key cities.......

Massive Attack turns 2026 world tour into anti-surveillance critique of Palantir

British trip-hop group Massive Attack has transformed its 2026 world tour into a sustained critique of Palantir Technologies, the data analytics company co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel. Concert visuals across the tour highlight the company’s government and military contracts and draw attention to Thiel’s political views,......

Germany’s manufacturing sector stalls in May amid weak demand and rising costs

Germany’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stagnation in May as weakening demand and rising production costs weighed on overall industrial performance, according to recent business survey data. The latest figures indicate that factory activity remained just above the threshold that separates expansion from contraction, suggesting......

Austrian protesters shut down key Alpine motorway linking Germany and Italy

Thousands of residents in western Austria blocked a major European transport route on Saturday, the Brenner Motorway, in protest against increasing traffic congestion caused by heavy truck and tourist flows. The motorway, which crosses the Alps and links Germany with Italy, is considered one of the most important north-south corridors in......

Japan rejects Russia criticism of military buildup at UN

Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations dismissed Russian accusations over the country’s expanding defence posture, calling them “ridiculous” during a Security Council debate on compliance with the UN Charter. The exchange unfolded in a formal session focused on the principles guiding international peace and security,......

Jd.Com's Ceconomy deal faces full-scale EU subsidy investigation

European Union regulators have launched a full-scale investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s planned acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, raising concerns over potential foreign subsidies influencing the deal. The proposed transaction, valued at approximately $2.5 billion, would allow JD.com to expand its......

Deutsche Bank investors urge bank to keep lid on costs

Investors in Deutsche Bank have called on the German financial institution to maintain strict control over its operating costs during its annual shareholder meeting held on Thursday. The appeal comes as the bank continues to navigate a competitive and uncertain global financial environment. The meeting, held in person for the first time since......

Former Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years in Germany

A German court has sentenced Daniela Klette to 13 years in prison for a series of armed robberies linked to her activities after decades spent in hiding. The ruling marks another significant chapter in Germany’s long confrontation with the legacy of the extremist Red Army Faction movement. Klette, 67, was arrested in 2024 after living......

KNDS reports strong growth as IPO plans move forward

The Franco-German defence company KNDS has reported strong financial growth and a significantly expanded order backlog, reinforcing investor confidence ahead of its planned stock market listing later this year. The group, which operates across France and Germany, posted revenue of €4.4 billion in 2025, compared with the previous year.......

Germans oppose VAT rise to fund income tax cuts, survey finds

A majority of people in Germany are skeptical about proposals to increase value-added tax (VAT) in order to finance reductions in income tax, according to a recent survey conducted by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). The study presented respondents with a hypothetical reform in which monthly income tax would be reduced......

Zelensky presides reburial of nationalist Melnyk amid Israeli outrage

A state reburial ceremony in Kyiv has drawn international attention after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky oversaw the return of Andriy Melnyk, a leading figure of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists during the Second World War era. The event, held at a national military memorial cemetery near the capital, immediately triggered......

EU prepares record Digital Markets Act fine against Google

The European Union is preparing to impose a record fine on Google under the Digital Markets Act, escalating Brussels’ campaign to tighten oversight of major technology platforms. The penalty is expected to reach several hundred million euros and would become the largest sanction issued under the DMA since the law took effect in March......

Nestlé faces criticism in Morocco over sugar in infant cereals

Consumer groups in Morocco have raised concerns over the sugar content of infant cereals marketed under the Cerelac brand. The dispute centers on claims that products sold locally contain added sugar while similar items in some European markets are reportedly sugar-free. The issue has triggered renewed debate over nutritional standards for......

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