German carmaker BMW is confident it can achieve the stricter 2025 European CO2 emissions standards, as it has always exceeded such requirements in recent years, the company stated on Thursday. It therefore sees no need to adjust or postpone the Europea…
Two Germans teens killed by speeding car in Italy, seven injured
A car travelling at high speed ran over several people who were on a school trip in the Italian region of Tuscany, killing two German teenagers on the spot, local authorities said on Thursday. Seven people were injured, Italian police said a day after …
Europe floods: Death toll reaches 23 as flood wave peaks in Wrocław
At least 23 people have now died in Europe’s flood disaster as the Polish city of Wrocław sees the level of the Oder river peak and Austria begins planning for “years” of reconstruction. The water level on the Oder river flowing through Poland’s fourth…
Every third police officer in Germany has heard instances of racism
One in three German police officers has heard racist comments from colleagues at least once while on duty, according to a large-scale study commissioned by the government and released on Thursday. The report showed that in two online surveys commission…
Shock, fear and depression haunt Lebanese public and blast victims
The families of Hezbollah victims who were standing near the American University Hospital of Beirut looked weary, sad and depressed just thinking that their loved ones lost their sight, fingers or arms within just a few seconds. For two days in a row, …
Ricciardo plays down talks of losing F1 seat, admits uncertainty
Visa RB driver Daniel Ricciardo has played down talks of losing his Formula One seat after the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, but admitted his future is uncertain. Rumours have emerged that Ricciardo could be replaced by reserve driver Liam Lawson …
The world’s top 10 oldest currencies that are still in use
Money has remained a huge part of human evolution irrespective of its form as objects, coins or banknotes in the past 5000 years. The oldest currency that is still in use today is the British pound, also known as the pound sterling. Business Insider Af…
‘Nightmare’: Columnist warns Republicans’ electoral college plot could undo U.S. democracy
A quiet midwestern congressional district represents a more serious threat to American democracy than the bullets flying at the former president or the lies about Haitian immigrants flying out of his running mate’s mouth, a new political analysis conte…
Germany preparing emergency military aid for Ukraine amid worsening frontline situation
Germany intends to approve military aid to Ukraine of about €400 million. The funds need to be allocated immediately due to the deteriorating situation at the front, reports Reuters. “In view of the continuously deteriorating military situation in Ukra…
Germany preparing emergency military aid for Ukraine amid worsening frontline situation
Germany intends to approve military aid to Ukraine of about €400 million. The funds need to be allocated immediately due to the deteriorating situation at the front, reports Reuters. “In view of the continuously deteriorating military situation in Ukra…