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Exclusive: Bowing out with World Cup a perfect end for me, says Philipp Lahm

Germany and Bayern Munich legend Philipp Lahm feels football has become very offence oriented

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

IEA: Renewable Energy to Grow to New Record in 2022

The world will set a new record for renewable power capacity this year led by solar energy in China and Europe, but growth could lose steam in 2023, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. A record 295 gigawatts of new renewable power capacity was added in 2021 despite supply chain…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022

Lucid Makes European Debut With €218,000 Air Dream Edition

Lucid will only sell the Air Dream Edition to existing reservation holders in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland.

InsideEVs · May 10, 2022

France, Germany reiterate Europe's 'full support' for Ukraine, US speeds up arms deliveries

The leaders of France and Germany have reiterated Europe's full support for Ukraine. This comes as members of the UN security council prepare to meet for the 16th time since the Russian invasion to address the worsening situation.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2022

This Tesla Rival Looks To Expand Footprint Outside US Amid Demand For EVs

Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:LCID) is planning to launch its luxury electric sedans in Europe later in 2022, Reuters reported. The Tesla, Inc.(NASDAQ:TSLA) rival aims to expand its footprint outside the U.S. amid strong global demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The company plans to launch its Lucid Air Dream Edition P and R sedans…

Benzinga · May 10, 2022

Germany saw more politically motivated crimes in 2021

Germany’s top security official says the number of politically motivated crimes reported in the country last year rose 23% compared to the year before

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Editorial: Putin hollows out Russia's 'Victory Day'

The annual "Victory Day" holiday to mark the Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany took on opposite meanings in Russia and Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

France's Alstom announces €2.5 bn German train contract

Rail manufacturer Alstom announced Monday it has won an almost €2.5 billion contract to supply 130 regional trains in southwestern Germany and maintain them for 30 years.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2022

Ukraine pushes back Russian troops in counter-offensive near Kharkiv

Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces had recaptured villages from Russian troops north and northeast of the city of Kharkiv, pressing a counter-offensive that could signal a shift in the war's momentum and jeopardise Russia's main advance.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Full transcript: Russia President Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech

Below is a full English-language transcript of Vladimir Putin's May 9 speech at a military parade in Moscow’s Red Square marking the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. For an analysis of his remarks, click here.

The Times of India · May 10, 2022