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Apple Watch not a ‘CO2-neutral product,’ German court rules
MacDailyNews
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August 26, 2025
A German court ruled on Tuesday that Apple cannot market its Apple Watch as a “CO2-neutral product” in Germany, siding with plaintiffs who argued the claim was misleading. The Frankfurt regional court found Apple’s online promotion of the device...
Arsenal's Havertz to miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers in September, says Voeller
Channel News Asia
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August 26, 2025
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz will miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Northern Ireland next month, the German soccer federation's (DFB) national team director Rudi Voeller said. Havertz has been sidelined since picking up an...
Canada holding firm on recognizing Palestinian statehood even as Germany wavers
Toronto Sun
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August 26, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada is holding firm on recognizing Palestinian statehood next month, even as Germany wavers.Article content During a press conference in Berlin with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said...
Outrage As German Chain Markets Hijabs to Young Girls
The European Conservative
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August 26, 2025
One of Germany’s largest online retailers has begun selling hijabs for young girls, sparking criticism amid warnings of Islamist pressure on minors. Otto-Versand promotes the veils as accessories that “offer comfort and allow your daughter to move...
Rafael wins €358m German targeting pods deal
Globes
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August 26, 2025
Israeli defense electronics company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced today that it is selling 90 Litening 5 targeting pods to the German Air Force. The deal, which is worth about €358 million was approved by the budget committee of the...
Submarines, critical minerals in focus as Carney talks closer ties in Germany
Global News
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August 26, 2025
Canada has narrowed down its shopping list for its next fleet of submarines to those made by two suppliers, Germany’s Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co. Ottawa plans to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s current fleet...
Scandal in the German army: Around a hundred dismissals due to neo-Nazism
B92
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By comparison, in 2023, 62 soldiers were dismissed from the German army for making racist and right-wing extremist statements or for being associated with right-wing extremist groups. Thus, in May 2024, a soldier in Cologne sang right-wing...
Libya urges Germany to reopen consular section in Tripoli for Schengen visas
The Libya Observer
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Libya’s Director of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abubakr Al-Tuwail, on Monday urged German chargé d’affaires Daniel Schimsky to reopen the consular section in Tripoli to facilitate the issuance...
Suspect arrested in knife attack on American on a tram in Germany
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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BERLIN (AP) — A man has been arrested as a suspect in a weekend knife attack on a tram in the German city of Dresden in which a young American was wounded, prosecutors said Tuesday. The 20-year-old American was attacked shortly after midnight on...
Clever German Shepherd outsmarts owner in hilarious moment caught on camera
The Mirror
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August 26, 2025
Our furry friends deserve a treat every now and then - especially as a reward for good behaviour. And recently, one dog dad decided to make his German Shepherd work for their treat. He thought it would take some time for the pooch to figure things...
The Apple Watch is not actually carbon neutral, says German court
9to5Mac
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August 26, 2025
Apple is no longer allowed to advertise the Apple Watch as carbon neutral, a German court ruled following a protest from environmentalists about Apple’s promoted claims. The Frankfurt court found the company misled consumers for describing the...
Modi refused Trump's calls 4 times in recent weeks: German newspaper
India Today
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August 26, 2025
US President Donald Trump made at least four attempts to talk to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone in recent weeks, but the Indian leader refused to talk to him, according to German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine. The...
Man tries to outsmart German Shepherd but it goes hilariously wrong
Daily Express
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August 26, 2025
Our pets deserve a treat every now and then – especially as a reward for good behaviour. And recently, one dog parent decided to make her German Sherpherd earn their treat.He thought it would take a while for the pooch to figure things out – but...
Robots drill 9,000 holes during tunnel upgrade in Germany
Construction Briefing
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August 26, 2025
A BauBot drills holes on the Engelberg tunnel upgrade project in Germany (Image courtesy of Fischer) Three robots have drilled a total of 9,000 holes at heights of up to 7.5 metres during a project to upgrade a tunnel in Germany. The Fischer...
Climate takes back seat in Germany’s new national security council – media
Clean Energy Wire
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August 26, 2025
The climate crisis has been relegated to the sidelines in chancellor Friedrich Merz’s new National Security Council, being formed by this week, according to a report by Table.Media. While the National Security Council is intended to provide...
Artist off to street art festival in Germany
The Times Group Malawi
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August 26, 2025
Blantyre-based youthful artist Clement Kam’mwamba, who is also into photography, left the country on Sunday to participate at the sixth Hola Utopia Street Art Festival in Hannover, Germany. The graffiti festival started on Monday and runs up to...
Vodafone taps Amagi for FAST offering on GigaTV in Germany
IBC365
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Vodafone Group has selected SaaS specialist Amagi as a technical service provider and content aggregator for its new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) initiative in Germany. The agreement positions Amagi as Vodafone’s strategic partner for...
Luxcara drops Mingyang for Siemens Gamesa at German offshore wind farm
Windpower Monthly
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August 26, 2025
A preferred supplier agreement between Mingyang and the developer behind a major German offshore wind farm has expired, paving the way for Siemens Gamesa as the new first choice for the project. by Orlando Jenkinson
PM Modi Ignored 4 Calls From Trump Over ‘Anger And Caution’ Amid Tariff Tensions: German Report
ABP Live
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August 26, 2025
US President Donald Trump made repeated attempts to reach Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone in recent weeks, but the latter declined to engage, according to a report by German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). The newspaper...
Limerick athletes impress for Ireland at World Transplant Games in Germany
Limerick Leader
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August 26, 2025
TWO Limerick athletes were members of the 28-strong Transplant Sport Ireland team which won an impressive 28 medals in the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany. With over 2000 athletes competing in over 17 sports, the World Transplant Games...