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Tofan said, in reply to a question by journalists about Moldova’s EU ascension, that he wanted the country to sign a treaty to join the Union by the end of 2028. The previous prime minister, Munteanu, resigned earlier this month after saying that he felt he was no longer able to exercise his mandate in accordance with his beliefs. The government had been rocked by several scandals, including the arrest of a state secretary on suspicious of bribery. Under Moldovan law, Tofan now has 15 days to call a vote of confidence on the government program in order to confirm…
Published on 11/07/2026 – 13:34 GMT+2•Updated 13:39 Tech giant Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday, accusing the artificial intelligence firm and two former Apple employees of stealing trade secrets. The suit alleges OpenAI and the employees aggressively worked to poach Apple staff and to obtain confidential information on Apple hardware. In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for OpenAI said in a statement that the company has “no interest in other companies’ trade secrets.” “We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere,” the spokesperson added. Security bug and Apple ‘show and tell’ sessions Apple said…
Everyday Russians have been increasingly reporting fuel shortages as Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries deep in Russia hit production. Videos posted on social media show long queues and heated confrontations in front of gas stations. The strikes deep in Russian territory illustrate Ukraine’s bourgeoning defense industry, with drones and other unmanned vehicles playing a key role. Kyiv’s domestically produced Flamingo missile system has a range of 3,000 kilometers. Zelenskyy also announced the creation of a team of Joint Rapid Response Forces. These will combine drones, artillery and other capabilities to “ensure the fastest possible response on the front” in the…
Seit einem Jahr ist Patrick Schnieder als Verkehrsminister im Amt. Im Spaziergang mit Gordon Repinski verteidigt er die Vollsperrungen bei den Korridorsanierungen der Bahn, räumt aber auch konzeptionellen Nachbesserungsbedarf ein. Beim autonomen Fahren kündigt Schnieder baldige Fortschritte für den deutschen Markt an. Bereits Ende des Jahres oder Anfang des nächsten sollen erste hochautomatisierte Fahrzeuge hierzulande rollen. Mit Blick auf den September und die Landtagswahlen im Osten hat die Verhinderung eines AfD-Ministerpräsidenten für ihn bei den absolute Priorität. Schnieder schließt jede Kooperation mit der Partei strikt aus, da sich diese von Woche zu Woche weiter radikalisiere. Persönlich wird es, wenn Schnieder…
Published on 11/07/2026 – 8:57 GMT+2•Updated 9:51 Russian missile strikes on Kyiv overnight have injured at least 11 people and sparked fires across the capital, authorities said on Saturday. In a series of posts on Telegram, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the city was under attack from ballistic missiles and warned residents to remain in bomb shelters. “Early reports indicate a strike on a non-residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district. A transformer substation is on fire in the Darnytskyi district. In the Solomianskyi district, a fire has broken out in a three-story office building,” he wrote. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
By Sonja Issel Published on 11/07/2026 – 9:25 GMT+2 A large-scale police operation is under way in southwest Berlin after a woman was reportedly taken hostage in a supermarket on Friday evening. At around 10 p.m., a man is reported to have threatened a woman with a knife in a Rewe store and taken her hostage. The police operation was still ongoing in the early hours of Saturday. At about 7:30 a.m. police confirmed to Die Zeit that the situation remained tense. The supermarket is currently cordoned off, according to a dpa reporter. Officers from a special operations unit have taken…
The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when substitute Mikel Merino converted from close range after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold the ball. The victory sends Spain into the last four, where they will face France on Tuesday, keeping alive hopes of another World Cup title. The match briefly swung back into the balance after Belgium equalised, but Spain maintained pressure throughout the closing stages. Merino, who also scored the winner against Portugal in the round of 16, once again proved decisive from the bench. In Brussels, Belgian supporters applauded their team despite the defeat, while many…
Updated: 11/07/2026 – 8:03 GMT+2 Reclusive Belgian fashion designer and artist Martin Margiela, famous for his upcycled aesthetic and deconstructed designs, gave a rare peek into his world by selling off his archives. … More
Spain’s Mikel Merino pounced on a spilled save to snatch a late win against Belgium on Friday, as Luis de la Fuente’s side advanced to the World Cup semifinals. Spain had taken the lead in the 30th minute when Fabián Ruiz slotted home a rebound following a save from Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois. La Roja continued to threaten in the first half, particularly through Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal down the right flank, who cut inside and saw a chance flash wide of the post shortly after. But Belgium pulled a goal back around 11 minutes later with a Charles De Ketelaere…
With the Formula One summer break coming up at the end of July, the grid is no doubt already looking forward to three weekends without racing (some more than others…). Every year, we’re treated to glimpses of what drivers get up to, from snaps taken on superyachts and in swimming pools to videos of workouts as they prepare for the second half of the season. Among the most well-travelled athletes on the planet, the destinations they choose to spend their downtime in have to be pretty spectacular to impress them. Want to travel like an F1 driver around Europe? We…