VW diesel scandal: Why the emissions fraud still haunts Volkswagen New episode of “Die VW‑Story” traces the VW diesel scandal to executives, suppliers and engineers, explaining why investigations and legal …
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Turkish defense industry showcases rising power at SAHA 2026 arms fair
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTurkish Defense Industry on Display at SAHA 2026 as TCG Anadolu Anchors Military Expo Turkey showcases its growing defense exports at SAHA 2026, with TCG Anadolu and advanced drones highlighting …
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Google faces DeepMind employee backlash after signing Pentagon AI deal
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGoogle Pentagon AI contract prompts DeepMind staff backlash and fuels wider debate Google Pentagon AI contract draws DeepMind employee backlash, raising alarms over autonomous weapons and mass surveillance and prompting …
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US Appeals Court Accepts Trump Administration Appeal and Reinstates 10% Global Tariffs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS Appeals Court Reinstates Trump’s 10% Global Tariffs Pending Review Appeals court accepts government appeal, temporarily reinstating President Trump’s 10% global tariffs for plaintiffs while refunds and legal battles continue. …
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Perennial Autonomy announces German production of Merops interceptor drones with Twentyfour
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMunich Startup to Produce Perennial’s Merops Interceptor Drones for German and NATO Forces Munich-based Twentyfour Industries will partner with Perennial Autonomy to manufacture Merops interceptor drones in Germany, aiming to …
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Porsche SE posts €923m Q1 loss after €1.3bn Volkswagen write-down
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPorsche SE posts €923m Q1 loss after €1.3bn Volkswagen write-down Porsche SE posts €923m first-quarter loss after a €1.3bn Volkswagen write-down; adjusted operating profit fell to €382m as CEO cites …
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Siemens acquires Mermec in €1.2 billion deal to strengthen rail signaling
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSiemens acquires Mermec’s core rail business in deal reported near €1.2bn Siemens acquires Mermec’s core rail business, reported near €1.2bn, boosting its signal and diagnostics portfolio and targeting significant revenue …
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Germany’s 12 o’clock rule fails to lower fuel prices, study finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s tank rebate and 12‑o’clock rule partly cut pump prices but lifted oil-company margins, studies say Germany’s tank rebate and 12‑o’clock rule partly lowered pump prices but lifted oil producers’ …
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Google Reclaims Top Brand Spot as AI Boosts Value to $1.5 Trillion
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGoogle Named World’s Most Valuable Brand Again as AI Lifts Valuation Kantar’s BrandZ names Google the world’s most valuable brand at nearly $1.5 trillion, crediting Gemini and data-centre investment for …
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Global wine consumption drops to 208 million hectoliters, lowest since 1957
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGlobal Wine Consumption Falls to Lowest Level Since 1957, OIV Reports Global wine consumption dropped to 208 million hectoliters in 2025, the lowest since 1957, as OIV attributes the decline …