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Who are the US’ top trade partners?

Over 50% of 2023 US trade involved one of five partners: Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, and Japan.

USAFacts · Sep 4, 2024

Volkswagen bosses clash with workers over possible plant closures

Volkswagen's management went head to head with some 25,000 employees as leaders defended planned cost cuts that include possible plant closures in Germany and the end to a long-running job protection scheme. Unions say the threat is tantamount to a "declaration of bankruptcy". Also in this edition, China rolled out…

France 24 · Sep 4, 2024

Luis de la Fuente: ‘You can show humanity – that’s not a weakness’

The Spain manager tells Sid Lowe about winning Euro 2024, the psychology of modern coaching and the genius of Lamine Yamal

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024

German Army Activates Air-Defense System, Citing Russia Threat

Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil Wednesday having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume will spar with one of Germany's fiercest worker groups over his €10 billion cost-cutting plan to save the carmaker

Volkswagen is a unique case—half the seats in its supervisory board are controlled by labor representatives, who can determine the company’s future course.

Fortune · Sep 4, 2024

German Car Sales Plunge In August As EV Slump Worsens

The fall was led by a "historic decline" in sales of in battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs), the VDIK car importers' federation said, which plunged by 68.8 percent to just over 27,000 units.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024

Why German reunification is still a good idea

When asked about my opinion on German reunification, I usually respond that I think it is a good idea, and that we should do it. This is, of course, a joke, as Germany is now united with no official internal borders. However, 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall,…

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024

“I’m too stupid for this”: Spiritbox tease new music with weird online puzzle thing

The Canadian metalcore mavericks seem to be readying a new single for later this week

Metal Hammer · Sep 4, 2024

Rise Of Germany's Far-right AfD Stokes Fears At Concentration Camp Site

The historian running the memorial at Germany's former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald is no stranger to hate crime and threats, but he fears more trouble ahead after the far-right AfD's election triumph.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024

Indian Students Are Going Beyond 'The Big 4' Countries And Heading To Dubai, Spain, France And Germany Instead—Here's Why

Indian students are now seeking studies in countries beyond the traditional Big 4 due to rising costs, visa restrictions, and a desire for broader experiences.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4, 2024