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German House of Soccer Opens in Manhattan as DFB Launches Cultural and Advocacy Program German House of Soccer debuts in Chelsea, Manhattan, with events, talks and a mixed sporting and …

U.S. against the World documentary frames U.S. men’s team as underdogs ahead of 2026 World Cup HBO’s “U.S. against the World” documentary follows the U.S. men’s national team, insisting on …

Deepseek raises nearly €6.4bn in one of China’s largest AI funding rounds Deepseek funding round: Chinese AI leader secures roughly 50 billion RMB in strategic investment, valuing the start-up at …

EU energy aid exemption proposed to shield Italy’s €7bn relief from budget rules EU proposes energy aid exemption from Stability and Growth Pact after Italy’s request, allowing state support and …

German industry lobby urges government to drop proposed German plastic levy over recycling and competitiveness concerns BDI urges Berlin to reject a German plastic levy, arguing it will not improve …

Germany and Israel sign pact to build a national “Cyber Dome” to strengthen defenses, but experts warn legal, technical and institutional hurdles could limit how closely Berlin can copy the …

Diesel cheaper than petrol in Germany for first time since March, ADAC says Diesel cheaper than petrol in Germany for the first time since March — ADAC reports €1.99/litre average; …

National team holds Ruppertshofen training camp to limit distractions and sharpen focus Team manager Günter Christmann says the Ruppertshofen training camp was chosen to keep players focused, comparing the setting …

Japan 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, …