Volkswagen job cuts doubled to 100,000 as supervisory board prepares July 9 review Volkswagen doubles planned job cuts to 100,000, provoking union and political backlash nationwide. Supervisory board will review …
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Politics
Crimea declares state of emergency after Ukrainian strikes amid power cuts
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCrimea state of emergency declared after Ukrainian strikes halt fuel sales and trigger power cuts Crimea state of emergency declared after Ukrainian strikes halt fuel sales and trigger power cuts; …
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Business
Volkswagen plans up to 100,000 job cuts and four plant closures
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen job cuts of up to 100,000 reported in restructuring plan Volkswagen job cuts reported by German media could remove up to 100,000 roles worldwide as management weighs plant closures, …
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Business
Ifo employment barometer signals German firms plan widespread job cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman job market darkens as ifo employment barometer falls to 92.3 in June German job market weakens as ifo employment barometer drops to 92.3 in June 2026; firms signal layoffs …
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Technology
Oracle reveals 21,000 job cuts in 12 months as AI drives tech layoffs
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOracle disclosure deepens wave of AI layoffs across major tech firms Oracle revealed 21,000 job cuts in 12 months, highlighting AI layoffs as major tech firms shift resources to AI …
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Politics
German Defence Ministry confirms no cuts to Landeskommandos after state leaders’ warnings
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman defence ministry denies plan to abolish Landeskommandos amid state protests Government says it will not abolish Landeskommandos; Bavarian and Baden-Württemberg leaders warn cuts would weaken civil-military coordination. The German …
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World
Yemen World Cup fans face power cuts and fuel shortages in Mukalla
by anna walterby anna walterWorld Cup 2026: Fans in Mukalla Gather at Public Screens as Power Cuts and Fuel Shortages Bite World Cup 2026 in Mukalla is transforming living rooms into darkened spaces as …
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Business
Volkswagen faces investor backlash over governance flaws China slump and job cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen shareholders confront governance failures and sweeping job cuts at virtual AGM Volkswagen shareholders pressed executives at the virtual June 18, 2026 AGM, demanding answers on governance shortcomings, mass job …
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World
Gaza football fans face displacement, power cuts and limited internet amid Israeli attacks
by anna walterby anna walterGaza’s football fans struggle to follow World Cup as displacement, blackouts and attacks limit viewing Gaza’s football fans who once watched the World Cup from the comfort of their homes …
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Germany to Cut Air Travel Tax from July 2026, Reducing Ticket Levies by Up to €11.40 Germany will cut the air travel tax beginning July 2026, lowering levies by €2.50–€11.40 …