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China Warns US of Serious Consequences on Nancy Pelosi Visit to Taiwan
China has again warned the United States of the consequences if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. Beijing would see that as a "blatant interference" in domestic affairs, a foreign ministry spokesman told the Chinese press on…
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German Retail Sales Fall Fastest in 28 Years
German retailers sold 8.8 percent less in June than a year earlier. That is the sharpest drop since the measurements started in 1994, reports the German federal statistical office Destatis.
As in other European countries, consumers…
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Facebook Still Allows Hate and Violence Ads
It is perfectly possible to advertise hate messages and calls for extreme violence on Facebook. The company claims to focus more on moderation, but that is still insufficient.
A new study shows it's child's play to place ads on…
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South Ukrainian City Massively Hit by Russian Bombs
A "massive" Russian bombing hit the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolayiv on Sunday morning. According to the city's mayor, which has been under heavy fire for some time, it was probably the heaviest shelling to date.
At least one person…
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Second Death from Monkeypox in Spain
A second death from monkeypox has been reported in Spain, a day after the first death was reported from the disease.
"Of the 3750 patients, 120 have been hospitalized, and two have died," the Spanish Ministry of Health reported.…
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Basketball Player LeBron James Invests in Canyon Racing Bike Brand
Basketball player LeBron James has purchased from the German sports bike manufacturer Canyon, the brand that the cycling team of Mathieu van der Poel uses, among others.
The investment company LRMR Ventures, which runs the American…
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Kim Jong-un Threatens: Ready to Deploy Nuclear Weapons in Confrontation With US
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said his country is ready to deploy nuclear dissuasion forces in a military confrontation with the US and South Korea.
"Our country's nuclear dissuasion forces are also ready to unleash their…
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Eurozone Consumer Confidence to Lowest Level Ever
Eurozone consumer confidence fell to an all-time low in July. The European Commission reported this. Confidence is under pressure from high inflation, undermining households' purchasing power.
Concerns about an economic recession…
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