The Peninsula 20m

Italy waterways in 'critical state' from drought: authority

Castelvetro Piacentino: Several waterways in northern Italy are in a "critical state" due to drought, and the weather forecast bodes ill for the coming days, the Po River Authority (ADBPO) said Friday. "The grip of drought continues to tighten on northern Italy," the institution monitoring Italy's »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 47m

Hungary overtakes Romania in gold reserves for the first time in modern history

Hungary now officially holds more gold than Romania for the first time in modern history, with the country’s gold reserves reaching 110 tonnes and an estimated value of USD 12.1 billion, according to new research based on World Gold Council data. The analysis, published by The Gold Bullion Company,»»»

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Arab News 49m

Bayern sign Germany defender Brown until 2031

MUNICH: Bayern Munich on Friday announced Germany defender Nathaniel Brown has joined the club from Eintracht Frankfurt on a deal running until 2031. The defending Bundesliga champions paid a reported fee of 55 million euros ($63 million) to Frankfurt to bring Brown, 23, to the club, where he will »»»

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DW 2h

Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon

Paris: Interpol on Friday identified a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine as the main suspect in a bombing in Monaco that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The police organisation named Anasta»»»

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DW 2h

Sick leave: Germany not top in Europe

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany not top in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWWorkers in »»»

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Arab News 2h

Poland’s Tusk says Ukraine wants to lower tension, should confront history

WARSAW: Ukraine is looking for ways to lower tension with Warsaw, Poland’s prime minister said on Friday, adding that Poland’s neighbor to the east should come to terms with its history to join the European Union. Diplomatic relations between the neighbors entered their worst crisis since Russia’s »»»

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DW 2h

Right-wing AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transition

BusinessGermanyRight-wing AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transitionAstrid Prange de OliveiraGermany's right-wing AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy. https://p.dw.com/p/5GT7YSaxon»»»

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DW 2h

Sick leave: Why German workers can't get enough

BusinessGermanySick leave: Why German workers can't get enoughNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWW»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation

Frankfurt, Germany: Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days af»»»

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Tanjug 4h

Djedovic Handanovic meets with German ambassador, KfW delegation

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Friday with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad and a delegation of the German development bank KfW to discuss implementation of ongoing projects whereby the KfW is supporting Serbia in the energy transition »»»

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Novinite 5h

"I Will Defend the National Interest" - Bulgaria's PM Vows to Resist EU-Russia Sanctions Package

Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated during parliamentary control that Bulgaria will place reservations on the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, saying the move is driven by what he described as the country’s national interest. “I will do this because I defend and uphold the Bulgarian nation»»»

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Sputnik 5h

EU Reshapes Itself Into Military-Political-Economic Bloc With Military Identity - Kremlin

The European Union is transforming into a military-political-economic bloc, and a military identity is taking shape within it, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. "The fact is that a military identity is generally taking shape in the European Union, and the EU itself is transforming into a mil»»»

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24 News Agency 6h

Bundestag members praise Kyrgyzstan's development pace - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with members of the German Bundestag’s Central Asia — Germany Friendship Group. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. The parties discussed bilateral and interregional cooperation. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that in»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

eFIBA World Finals Qatar Season 4 tips off in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar capital marks the official tip off of the eFIBA World Finals Qatar Season 4, a joined collaboration of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Qatar Esports Federation. The competition wil»»»

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Arab News 9h

Algeria exit World Cup after loss to Switzerland

DUBAI: Algeria have become the latest African nation to depart the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in Vancouver on Friday morning. Algeria had never won a World Cup knockout match before, having lost on their only previous attempt to eventual champions Germany 2-1 in 2014, while the »»»

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RT 11h

Germany rejects Trump’s loyalty demand, says NATO is not about ‘blind obedience’

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has rejected US President Donald Trump’s demand for loyalty from other NATO members, insisting that no member state should impose its will on the others. Pistorius made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with Der Spiegel, which was published on Thursday»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Indian passport slips in July amid citizenship row and new fees: Where’s visa-free travel still allowed

India’s passport has slipped to 80th place in the latest Henley Passport Index for July, despite offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 destinations. The ranking is down from 78th in May, although India had climbed to 75th globally in the Henley Passport Index 2026 released in February »»»

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BNE 12h

Europe's June heat wave is most severe ever recorded — and the new normal

The heatwave that seared much of Europe in late June is officially the most severe ever recorded in the region, according to a rapid-attribution study published on June 26. Worst of all, scientists warn: “Get used to it. This is going to be normal from now on.” Climate research released this week s»»»

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BNE 12h

Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

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RT 17h

Spain bans contracts with Palantir

The Spanish government is ordering state-backed companies to cut their ties with US defense contractor Palantir, Spain’s El Confidencial newspaper has reported. The move follows similar bans in France and Germany. Sources within several public firms told the newspaper that they have been instructed»»»

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Gulf News 19h

UK arrests eight in global drug-and-rape network probe

London: The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offences were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

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Arab News 20h

Eight arrested in UK probe into men drugging, raping partners

LONDON: The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offenses were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

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Al Manar 21h

Maariv: 1000 Days after October 7 Attack, Netanyahu’s Political Survival is the Only Israeli ‘Victory’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv: 1000 Days after October 7 Attack, Netanyahu’s Political Survival is the Only Israeli ‘Victory’ 02-07-2026 21:09 PM Israeli PM Benja»»»

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BNE 22h

Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

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BNE 22h

Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

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BNE 22h

Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

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BNE 23h

Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

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Jordan Times 23h

Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy

DRESDEN, Germany — German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.The "Smart Power Fab" in the eastern city of Dresden, completed three months ahead of schedule, has been hailed as a symbol of»»»

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Jordan Times 23h

19 companies benefit from agricultural export support programme — Ministry

AMMAN — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat said on Thursday that 19 companies have exported agricultural products under the government's agricultural export support programme.Total financial support provided to exporters has exceeded JD1.059 million, including around JD5, 200 allocated for marit»»»

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Arab News 23h

Klopp poised to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach: reports

BERLIN: Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favorite to take over in the dugout. Nagelsmann, 38, has been under fire since Germany’s last 32 exit from the World Cup after a shock loss to Pa»»»

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Arab News 23h

Germany seeks powers for spies to hack and disrupt attackers

BERLIN: Germany plans to give its spy agencies powers to hack, disrupt and deceive foreign attackers in a major overhaul of post-war intelligence limits, aiming to harden its response to growing cyber and hybrid threats, according to a draft law seen by Reuters. German spy agencies are ‌more tightl»»»

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RT 1d

How the Eurobarometer poll manufactures consent for Brussels

The European Union’s in-house pollsters have concluded that their citizens overwhelmingly support the decisions made in Brussels, and want more of what the EU is giving them. It doesn’t take much digging to discover that someone is cooking the books. The topline results from the latest Eurobaromete»»»

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Arab News 02.07. 16:26

Ukrainian state ordered Nord Stream sabotage: German prosecutors

BERLIN: German prosecutors said Thursday that the Ukrainian state ordered a 2022 bomb attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, complicating relations between Kyiv and its key military backer Berlin. The sabotage, never claimed by any actor, destroyed three of the four Baltic seafloor pipelines of t»»»

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Al Majalla 02.07. 16:17

More than a game: a look inside the mind of a football fan

In the first 29 minutes of the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Brazil on 8 July 2014, Germany scored five unanswered goals. The Brazilian crowd, hosting the tournament on home soil, was plunged into a state of collective disbelief. Some were in tears, others frozen in shock. Many just star»»»

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Al Majalla 02.07. 15:05

Maxime Prévot on Europe's push to reassert its relevance in the Gulf

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot speaks to Al Majalla at a delicate diplomatic moment for his country. In November, he will take part in one of the largest Belgian economic missions to Saudi Arabia in over a decade, led personally by Queen Mathilde, at a t»»»

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UPI 02.07. 13:15

Ukrainian citizen charged with Nord Stream gas pipeline attack in 2022 - UPI.com

German prosecutors formally charged a Ukrainian national Wednesday with blowing up the Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines linking northwestern Russia with Lubmin in northeastern Germany. File Photo by Danish Defense/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian national has been charged in German»»»

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Arab News 02.07. 13:01

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks

ROME: US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence. After Trump questioned Italy’s reliability as a wartime ally and claimed Giorgia Meloni had groveled for his attention, European leaders rallied to Meloni’s side, thawing what had been a frosty relation»»»

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RT 02.07. 12:04

Nord Stream blasts suspect charged with ‘war crimes’ in Germany – media

German prosecutors have charged the Ukrainian suspect in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines with a “war crime,” according to local media reports. The indictment was served on the suspect, identified by the media as former Ukrainian special forces member Sergey Kuznetsov, this week. »»»

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Business-review 02.07. 11:46

MET Group appoints Gergely Szabó as CEO of MET Sales and Trading Segment and Tom Van de Cruys as CEO of MET Retail Segment

Swiss-based energy company MET Group has appointed Gergely Szabó as CEO of MET Sales and Trading Segment and Tom Van de Cruys as CEO of MET Retail Segment. The appointment of Gergely Szabó further strengthens MET Group’s integrated business model, and enables the company to capture new opportunitie»»»

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BNE 02.07. 11:08

RAGOZIN: Ukraine’s history row with Poland threatens its EU path

As it repels Russian aggression, Ukraine suddenly found itself at loggerheads with its western neighbour and strategic ally Poland. A quarrel morphing into systemic confrontation was caused by a significant shift in Ukraine’s memory policy, underway since former military intelligence (HUR) chief Ky»»»

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Sputnik 02.07. 11:02

German Prosecutors Confirm Charges Against Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Terror Blast

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German Federal Public Prosecutor's Office said on Thursday that it had charged a Ukrainian citizen in the case of the terrorist attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines. "On June 30, 2026, the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office of Germany charged a Ukrainian citizen ... The ac»»»

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Novinite 02.07. 10:04

Bulgaria Records Second-Highest Inflation in Eurozone as Prices Ease Across EUOpinions

Eurozone inflation eased further in June, falling to 2.8% from 3.2% in May, according to preliminary Eurostat data. The reading came in below market expectations of 3.0% and marked the lowest level since March. In Bulgaria, annual harmonized inflation also declined, dropping to 5.3% from 6.3% in th»»»

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UPI 02.07. 09:02

On This Day, July 2: Civil Rights Act of 1964 becomes law - UPI.com

On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson. 1 of 4 | President Lyndon B. Johnson (C) signs the 1964 Civil Rights Act as the Rev. Martin Luther, standing behind him, and others watch on July 2, 1964, in the White House. File Photo »»»

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Gulf News 02.07. 07:53

EGA restarts Al Taweelah cells after March 28 Iranian attack

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted 89 reduction cells at its Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi, marking early progress in the restoration of one of the world’s major aluminium production complexes after it sustained significant damage in March. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

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Novinite 02.07. 07:36

Eurostat: Bulgaria on EU Migration Front Line as Return Gap Grows

Eurostat data highlight ongoing pressure on the European Union’s migration system, showing a persistent imbalance between decisions to expel third-country nationals and the number of actual returns carried out. Across member states, the gap remains a central challenge for migration policy, driven b»»»

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RT 02.07. 05:03

CIA to release more MKUltra mind-control files – GOP Rep.

The CIA is declassifying a new trove of documents relating to its ‘MKUltra’ program, Representative Anna Paulina Luna said on Tuesday. Nazi scientists were involved in the agency’s mind-control experiments. Last month, Luna ordered CIA Director John Ratcliffe to preserve 40 boxes of “JFK files and »»»

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France24 02.07. 02:10

Raids in Europe over alleged far-right embezzlement: EU prosecutors

EU prosecutors said Tuesday they were conducting searches in France and other countries into alleged misappropriation of EU funds by a defunct far-right group in the European parliament, Identity and Democracy. The ID group contained MEPs from a range of Eurosceptic parties including France's Natio»»»

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RT 01.07. 23:14

US security chief says he ‘danced a happy dance’ while targeting Iranian World Cup footballers

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, whose agency was responsible for enforcing controversial security measures targeting the Iranian soccer team at the World Cup, has said the job made him dance with joy and he was happy Iran was eliminated. Iran exited the tournament, which the US is »»»

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RT 01.07. 22:02

The EU can’t fix Europe – but it can fund Kiev forever

NATO-EU Europe, that tense, unhappy realm of deeply unpopular yet aggressively doctrinaire centrist regimes, has many grifts. Its elites, whether national or EU, in business, politics, and the mainstream media and think-tank sinecure system are stunningly inept when it comes to addressing the urgen»»»

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