In a courtroom saga that feels more like a Cold War thriller than a case from a dusty archive, an 80-year-old former East German Stasi officer, Martin Naumann, has been convicted of murder for a crime committed half a century ago. The ghost of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) came back to haunt Naumann when […]
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In what could be the most explosive twist in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian forces have been lighting up Russian ammo depots like it’s the Fourth of July. Since mid-September, a series of targeted drone strikes have hit key Russian supply sites, and if you’re wondering whether these attacks are enough to
Ah, skiing—once the ultimate winter getaway where you could show off your questionable balance, expensive ski gear, and hope for a sprained ankle to justify all that après-ski time. But in a twist straight out of a black comedy, Europe’s ski resorts are facing a bitter reality: climate change is doing what bad knees and
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Energy and Environment, Global Sports and Entertainment, Tourism and Transportation
In a revelation that may surprise some and annoy many, London has officially been declared the “greenest” city in Europe when it comes to transportation. Yes, the same London where you can smell diesel fumes on your way to the Thames and where the tube’s air quality often feels like you’re inhaling the 1800s. According
September came and went, but not without leaving a mark on Spain’s airports. With 29.6 million passengers squeezing through gates, struggling with carry-on luggage, and desperately trying to find a decent sandwich at overpriced cafes, Spanish airports broke a new record: an eye-popping 7.6% increase compared to September 2023. Yes, folks, that’s right—29.6 million souls
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As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, many of us will raise a glass (or two) and announce, “This year, I’m going to be a better person!” Armed with enthusiasm and perhaps a few too many cocktails, we’ll set forth on a journey of self-improvement, only to abandon those resolutions faster than you can
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This Tuesday, Iran responded to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, aimed at destroying the terrorist group Hezbollah, by launching around 180 ballistic missiles, some of them hypersonic. Israel managed to block most of them with its air defense systems, but Iran’s operation has raised concerns about the possibility of a large-scale conflict between the two nations.
Warren Buffett’s legendary S&P 500 bet finally hit the jackpot, leaving many experts scratching their heads and asking: “Should we still be dancing with this old flame?” Buffett, the oracle of Omaha, has been preaching the gospel of low-cost index funds for years, and boy, did he make his point. His infamous bet in 2008,
Florida, hold onto your sun hats because Hurricane Milton just decided to crash the party—and it’s not your average tropical soirée. This Category 3 hurricane, dubbed Milton (no relation to your favorite uncle), has spent its time churning in the Gulf of Mexico like it’s training for a bodybuilding competition. With winds reaching a staggering
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Energy and EnvironmentIt comes shortly after Volvo Cars abandoned its near-term goal of selling only electric vehicles, citing a need to be «pragmatic and flexible.»
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