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World Cup hotel bookings slump in New York despite early price spikes A mid-June correction in room rates has left World Cup hotel bookings in New York far below earlier …

German sugar tax could halve sugar in popular kids’ drinks, Foodwatch finds Germany’s proposed sugar tax could cut sugar in children’s beverages by nearly half, Foodwatch reports, showing an average …

How the World in 2050 May Look: Demographics, Cities, Climate and Politics Outlook for the world in 2050: demographic change, urban growth, climate risks, shifting labour markets and politics shaping …

Rail competition in Germany strained by crowded tracks and political resistance Germany’s dense rail network is constraining rail competition in Germany as new operators like Italo and Flixtrain face capacity …

Bafög reform stalls as students working long hours warn of widening inequality Bafög reform stalls as students working long hours, like Lina Schuurman, urge change; many cannot access aid because …

German retirees in Thailand move into private care homes as costs and lifestyle drive decisions German retirees in Thailand are moving into private care homes like Homerly International Senior Living, …

Brutal killing of four seasonal strawberry pickers in Italy raises supply-chain alarm Four seasonal workers found burned in a vehicle; investigation probes links to exploitation in Italian agriculture and strawberry …

Germany revives “concerted action” as coalition committee invites unions and business groups German coalition expands Koalitionsausschuss to include unions and employers in a renewed “concerted action” push to address the …

Wall Street sell-off accelerates after stronger-than-expected US jobs report Robust US jobs data reignites rate fears, sparking a sharp Wall Street sell-off that hits tech and semiconductors hardest while reshaping …