Navy Undersecretary John Phelan Departs Immediately as Hung Cao Named Acting Official Navy Undersecretary John Phelan departs on April 23, 2026; Hung Cao named acting undersecretary amid shipbuilding disputes and …
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German government reveals €8.35 billion US software contracts dominated by Oracle
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman government holds at least €8.35 billion in US software contracts German government holds at least €8.35 billion in contracts with US software firms, dominated by Oracle and Microsoft, raising …
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Business
German government cuts 2026 growth forecast to 0.5 percent amid Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as Iran conflict hikes energy costs German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as the Iran war drives energy and commodity …
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Rheinland-Pfalz government formation demands urgent action on healthcare and education
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoRheinland-Pfalz Faces Fiscal Test as New Government Confronts Healthcare, Education and Municipal Debt Rheinland-Pfalz must confront growing healthcare gaps, persistent education shortfalls and deep municipal debt as a CDU-led government …
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World
Lebanon Announces Government Control of Beirut, Restricts Arms to Legitimate Forces
by anna walterby anna walterLebanon to Take Full Control of Beirut Governorate, Limit Arms to State Forces Lebanon’s government will assume full control over the Beirut Governorate and restrict weapons to state forces, Prime …
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Business
German government announces €1,000 tax-free payout, employers call policy a central error
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGovernment’s €1,000 tax-free bonus sparks employer backlash as BDA calls plan a ‘central error’ Berlin unveils a €1,000 tax-free bonus for employees, but employers must fund it — the BDA …
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German government discloses thousands of domestic intelligence checks on bookstores
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Reveals Widespread Use of Verfassungsschutz Bookstore Checks After Süddeutsche Zeitung Report Government figures prompt fresh scrutiny after disclosure that Verfassungsschutz bookstore checks were applied in thousands of cases following …
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Technology
Anthropic Confirms Talks with US Government Over AI Model, Cites National Security
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAnthropic Discussed Its AI Model with U.S. Government, Company Says Anthropic told a report it has spoken with the U.S. government about its AI model, emphasizing national security as a …
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German health insurance reform announced as government plans cuts and sin taxes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman statutory health insurance reform agreed by coalition leaders Coalition leaders have agreed on a statutory health insurance reform that would cut benefits, raise sin taxes and introduce new rules …