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Ex-UBS banker loses appeal over selling client data to Germany

Switzerland's highest court has dismissed an appeal by a former UBS banker convicted in absentia of espionage for selling information about wealthy clients to German tax authorities.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

ISSF Junior World Cup: Palak pips Manu for gold; Saurabh fails to make the cut

PUNE: Saurabh Chaudhary and Esha Singh won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, on Thursday. But the champion shooter failed to make the cut to the medal round of the 10m air pistol individual event late on Wednesday night.

The Times of India · May 12, 2022

Ryanair update facemask rules after EU change

Some destinations like France, Germany, and Greece still require passengers to wear facemasks.

Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2022

This Day In Market History: Margin Calls Trigger 'Black Friday' In Germany

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On May 12, 1927, German central banker Hjalmar Schacht restricted margin loans issued for stock market speculation. Where The Market Was: The Dow traded at around 2,632. The S&P 500 did not…

Benzinga · May 12, 2022

Leeds rapper Graft goes back to his Chapeltown roots for new MTV show

The first two episodes featured inspiring stories of individuals in Marseille, France and Leipzig, Germany

Leeds Live · May 12, 2022

German teen detained in suspected school attack plot

German authorities say a 16-year-old student has been detained in Germany for allegedly plotting an attack on a local secondary school in the western city of Essen after police seized weapons from his apartment

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Russia Imposes Sanctions On German Unit Of Gazprom: Bloomberg

Russia has cut natural gas supplies to a unit of Gazprom PJSC (OTC: OGZPY) seized by Germany in retaliation for western penalties over the war in Ukraine.

Benzinga · May 12, 2022

G7 foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine war, impacts

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy nations are gathering in northern Germany to discuss the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

In Berlin, Ukraine's Kuleba welcomes positive changes in Germany's position

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba praised Germany's response to the war with Russia during his visit to Berlin on Thursday, saying that the country had now taken a leading role following tensions in Berlin-Kyiv relations.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

Czechs in talks to get German tanks as they send theirs to Ukraine

The Czech Republic is in talks with Germany on the supply of tanks that would allow the Czechs to send more of their Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine, Defence Minister Jana Cernochova said late on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 12, 2022