Unicredit launches takeover offer for Commerzbank Unicredit formally launches takeover offer for Commerzbank with a 0.485 share-swap; shareholders can accept until June 16, 2026 amid government opposition. Unicredit has formally …
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GPT-5.5 Instant launches as ChatGPT default, reduces hallucinations in law and finance
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI names GPT-5.5 Instant default ChatGPT model, promises reduced hallucinations OpenAI makes GPT-5.5 Instant the default ChatGPT model, touting improved accuracy, higher benchmark scores and expanded context and memory tools …
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Leipzig launches security review after alleged downtown car attack kills two
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoLeipzig vehicle attack leaves two dead and three seriously injured Leipzig vehicle attack on May 4, 2026, kills two and injures three; city to review pedestrian security after suspect drove …
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Germany launches €4 billion childcare program to expand and renovate Kitas
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany launches €4bn childcare investment plan for Kitas from 2026 to 2029 Germany unveils a €4bn childcare investment plan (2026–2029) to back construction, renovation and digital upgrades in Kitas, prioritizing …
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Baden-Württemberg launches review of 4,000 manufacturers for dual-use conversion
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBaden-Württemberg pushes dual-use shift as regional task force maps civilian firms for defense production A task force led by Jürgen Fleischer surveys Baden-Württemberg firms to map dual-use conversion potential and …
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GameStop launches $56 billion bid to acquire eBay and challenge Amazon
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGamestop bids for eBay with $56 billion offer aiming to take on Amazon Gamestop bids for eBay in a $56 billion cash-and-stock proposal that would see CEO Ryan Cohen lead …
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DoorDash launches AI merchant tools for onboarding, photo editing and websites
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzDoorDash AI Tools Accelerate Merchant Onboarding, Photo Editing and Site Creation DoorDash AI tools announced Monday give merchants new ways to automate onboarding, enhance food photography, tag items in videos …
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GameStop launches $56 billion bid to acquire eBay and challenge Amazon
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGameStop bid for eBay: Ryan Cohen offers $56 billion cash-and-stock takeover GameStop bid for eBay: Ryan Cohen has proposed a roughly $56 billion cash-and-stock offer, including $125 per share and …
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Politics
Japan lifts postwar weapons export ban and launches national intelligence agency
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoJapan arms export rules loosened as Prime Minister Takaichi advances intelligence service and missile deployments Japan arms export rules loosened as PM Sanae Takaichi approves intelligence agency and missile deployments, …
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Spain launches mass legalization program for over half a million migrants
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSpain mass legalization draws 500,000+ applicants as Spain moves to regularize migrants for jobs Spain’s mass legalization has attracted 500,000+ applicants seeking work permits to address severe labour shortages in …