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BMW to cut ‘as many as 8,000 jobs’ under pressure from Chinese rivals

Layoffs will come in admin and development divisions in Germany, with production operations unaffected

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Indian women''s hockey team leaves for Germany for final phase of WC preparation

The Indian women's hockey team has departed for Germany for final World Cup preparations. They will play practice matches against Germany before heading to the Netherlands. The team aims to fine-tune combinations and adapt to European conditions. India begins its World Cup campaign against China on August sixteenth. Captain Salima…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Matildas lock in European friendly ahead of World Cup

The Matildas are getting closer to next year's Women's World Cup and have secured an important friendly match for their preparation.

AAP · Jul 29

Someone's Leaving Death Threats and Booby Traps For Bikers On Popular Motorcycle Roads

Another set of booby traps and veiled death threats, designed to intimidate and injury, if not kill, motorcyclists have been found. This time in Germany.

RideApart · Jul 28

Google rivals in Europe line up for damages after record EU fine

From Germany to Sweden, comparison-shopping firms have already won hundreds of millions from Google. The new DMA fine could help them, and others, claim even more.

Euronews · Jul 28

How false information spread about the Berlin Pride attack amid suspect manhunt

Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect.

Euronews · Jul 28

No EU-wide watchlist: Berlin Pride attack highlights gaps in monitoring Islamist extremism

Despite growing concerns about cross-border security threats, no EU-wide register or official figure indicates how many people with established links to terrorism are currently under surveillance.

Euronews · Jul 28

I thought my life would feel sorted when I turned 40. It doesn’t – and that’s OK

Born in the former East Germany, I was caught between two systems. But it’s a mistake to think of the ‘in-between’ as life’s waiting room, says writer Carolin Würfel

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

The Dachshund's Spine Tells the Full Story of How Selective Breeding Shapes Dogs Over Time

A Dog Designed Like a ToolThe dachshund did not arrive at its shape by accident. German hunters in the 15th and 16th centuries needed a dog that could follow a badger, a surprisingly fierce animal, into a narrow underground burrow and either flush it out or hold it there until…

Times Life · Jul 28

China Tightens Its Grip on Global Manufacturing as US Share Slides to 17%

China now accounts for 28% of global manufacturing, surpassing the US, Japan, and Germany combined. This shift highlights China's industrial dominance and its impact on global trade and consumer prices.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27