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US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing

America has started a trade probe into Germany's plan to cut pharmaceutical spending. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the investigation will determine if Germany's actions are unreasonable or discriminatory. The probe follows Germany's proposed healthcare system overhaul to address a funding gap. This action is part of America's broader…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

iCAUR V23 Wins Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026, Gaining International Recognition for Classic Design

WUHU, China, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chery Group's iCAUR V23 has won the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 in Germany.Founded in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world's three most prestigious design honors, alongside the iF Design Award and the IDEA (International Design…

AAP · Jun 18

World Cup Teams Are Marking off Danger Zones as a Sudden Surge of Venomous Wildlife Sightings Forces Players to Watch Their Feet Instead of the Ball

German team captain Joshua Kimmich said the copperhead sighting has left players on edge.

The Mary Sue · Jun 18

German proverb of the day: 'Crooked logs also make straight fires'

Germany's adage 'crooked logs make straight fires' conveys a powerful message about human potential, reminding us that flaws do not detract from one's worth. It encourages us to utilize what we have rather than wait for perfect conditions, advocating against the tyranny of perfectionism.

The Times of India · Jun 18

Infineon wins patent infringement case against Innoscience

MUNICH, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The District Court Munich, Germany (Landgericht München I) today ruled in favor of Infineon Technologies in two further of the patent infringement cases – specifically one based on a patent one based on a utility model – concerning gallium nitride (GaN) technology between Infineon…

AAP · Jun 18

Germany Blocks Armie Hammer's Explosive Comeback Movie From Release Over 'Anti-Immigration' Plot

Germany blocks Citizen Vigilante from release after FSK refusal, sparking censorship claims, migration debate, and controversy over Armie Hammer's comeback film.

International Business Times UK · Jun 18

Mozambique journalists face killings and silence as repression deepens

Mozambique's journalists are facing growing pressure after years of killings, disappearances and attacks that have gone unpunished. Violence against reporters intensified after disputed 2024 elections, while a long-running system of intimidation has reached a new peak. This sixth instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories to…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18

Germany and Uzbekistan deepen ties, President Steinmeier tells Euronews

Trade between Germany and Uzbekistan exceeded $1.4 billion (€1.2bn) last year, while German investment reached $2 billion (€1.7bn). The two countries are also expanding educational exchanges, labour mobility programmes and business partnerships.

Euronews · Jun 18

Numbers game: stats that tell stories from the first 24 World Cup matches

All 48 teams have played their first matches. From xG to assists to transfer value, here’s some of the more revealing bits of data

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

World Cup players keeping their eyes peeled after a venomous snake was supposedly spotted lurking around players’ camp

World Cup players aren't happy about the potential risk of being bitten while training.

We Got This Covered · Jun 18