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Germany's economy shrinks for the second consecutive year
16 January 2025 15:00 Germany's economy has contracted for the second year in a row—the first time this has happened in over 20 years—as the country prepares to vote next month to either elect a new chancellor or keep Olaf Scholz in office.
Threats to Europe accelerate the return of cash
15 January 2025 12:05 While the future of cash seems uncertain, with a general trend towards reduced use, its total disappearance isn't yet on the agenda. The proof is in the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden...
Illegal gold diggers stuck in mine for months: are there any survivors?
14 January 2025 14:34 At least 100 illegal miners are said to have died in an illegal mine in Stilfontein, about 150 kilometers southwest of Johannesburg. They have been holed up there since October for fear of being arrested.
Russia funds war in Ukraine through secret plan that could jeopardize its economy
14 January 2025 14:30 Russia is financing its war in Ukraine through a covert strategy that poses significant risks to the country’s already strained economy, which is grappling with high inflation and steep interest rates.
United States: Abandoned by insurance companies, thousands of Americans lose everything in Los Angeles fires
12 January 2025 09:45 Following a series of uncontrollable fires, thousands of homes have been reduced to ashes in California. Thousands of Americans have found themselves without a roof over their heads… some won't even be able to count on their insurance.
Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia
10 January 2025 14:30 Apple remains unable to sell its iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite reaching an agreement to build a local production facility in the Southeast Asian nation.
At last! No-fee instant payment now available
09 January 2025 15:00 Within the European Union, a bank payment with an IBAN number could take between a few hours and a few days to reach its destination. Otherwise, you have to pay a fee. That's all changed now!Latest news
China bans Vladimir Putin’s secret fleet from docking in its ports
One of China’s largest port operators has banned Vladimir Putin’s secret fleet from docking in the Shandong region, located in eastern China. 09 Jan 2025 14:00Nearly all vehicles purchased in Norway in 2024 were electric
Nine out of ten cars bought in Norway in 2024 were electric vehicles, according to vehicle registration data, as the Scandinavian country moves closer to its goal of having only electric cars on the roads. 08 Jan 2025 16:00Vladimir Putin faces mutiny from Russian companies as economy falters
Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing growing discontent from domestic businesses as the local economy continues to falter under Western sanctions. 06 Jan 2025 14:30JPMorgan warns Tesla could lose 40% of profits under Donald Trump
Tesla could see a 40% drop in profits with Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House, despite the strong friendship between the automaker’s CEO, Elon Musk, and the president-elect. 06 Jan 2025 13:00U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank lead to ruble's fall
U.S. sanctions against Gazprombank in the fall of 2024 have triggered a significant drop in the value of the ruble. 04 Jan 2025 14:00Gas exports: Vladimir Putin shatters last hope of new deal with Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has condemned Ukraine’s decision to refuse an extension of the agreement allowing Russian gas to transit to several European countries. 28 Dec 2024 13:30Tesla: Cybertruck sales are declining
Cybertruck sales have recently slowed, with Tesla's latest models taking longer to sell 27 Dec 2024 13:30