Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade
The company will carry out the biggest job cuts ever seen in the industry. Volkswagen also plans to restructure and invest in research.
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Berlin: BER Airport Terminal 1 reopened after security scare
Police have given the all-clear at Terminal 1 at Berlin’s BER Airport following an earlier security scare and evacuation. The airport said some flights had been delayed but they were trying to avoid any cancelations.
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Israel releases first of 5 Lebanese prisoners
Israel has agreed to release five civilians in exchange for Lebanese assistance in locating the bodies of missing Lebanese Jewish leaders killed in the 1980s. Talks aimed at ending the war with Hezbollah remain stalled.
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Indonesia: Thousands fall sick from free school meals
Hundreds of new food poisoning cases have been reported this week linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s free school lunch program. The costly scheme has been dogged by health concerns and allegations of corruption.
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Trump’s Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war?
The US has launched fresh attacks on military targets in Iran. It wants to prevent Tehran rebuilding its destroyed capabilities, but risks triggering a sustained downward spiral of reconstruction followed by new attacks.
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How Russia is trying to attract African students
As Russia deepens ties with African nations seeking to distance themselves from Western influence, academic diplomacy is emerging as a key tool in Moscow’s foreign policy.
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Norway seizes Russian ship on Ukrainian arbitration claim
Authorities in Norway have seized a Russian ship, the Professor Molchanov, on a court order sought and obtained by Naftogaz in Ukraine. Russia has protested the move, which stems from its refusal to pay Naftogaz damages.
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US sanctions halt TOEFL and GRE tests in Iran, disrupting study plans
Students in Iran can no longer take TOEFL and GRE exams after a US sanctions exemption was suspended. Applicants say the move threatens university deadlines and adds costly travel obligations.
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Putin denies fresh mobilization campaign in Ukraine war
The Russian president said there was no present need to mobilize more men, describing the reports as Ukrainian “disinformation.” Putin was speaking during an economic forum in Russia’s east.
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South Africa airline behind viral stadium flyby scraps repeat display
Two passenger jets passed close to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium during a flyover last weekend. The carrier said it has shelved plans to repeat the display as South Africa’s aviation authority investigates the event.