Plant-based milk alternatives lose momentum as consumers return to dairy
Plant-based milk alternatives lose momentum as consumers return to dairy
By Editor on September 22, 2026
Plant-based milk alternatives are losing ground in major markets as consumers increasingly return to traditional dairy, driven by concerns over price, nutrition and highly processed...
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Berlin’s new left-wing leader puts housing at the centre of her agenda
Berlin’s new left-wing leader puts housing at the centre of her agenda
By Editor on September 22, 2026
Elif Eralp has emerged as the leading figure of Berlin’s Left Party after the party won the city-state’s September 20 election, campaigning on rent controls,...
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Europe keeps building walls as migration routes keep changing
Europe keeps building walls as migration routes keep changing
By Editor on September 21, 2026
Europe is building more walls, fences and high-tech barriers along its borders. But as each new defence closes one route, migration pressure often finds another....
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German state elections put pressure on Merz
German state elections put pressure on Merz
By Editor on September 21, 2026
Two regional elections in Germany are putting Friedrich Merz and his CDU under renewed political pressure, with results in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin being closely...
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Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in Britain
Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in Britain
By Editor on September 20, 2026
Billionaire Ineos founder Jim Ratcliffe has said he does not plan to return to Britain, arguing that the country has developed an unhealthy attitude towards...
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Why are AI giants suddenly calling for a slowdown? China and financial risks loom large
Why are AI giants suddenly calling for a slowdown? China and financial risks loom large
By Editor on September 22, 2026
Some of the world's biggest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a more cautious pace of development, raising questions over whether their concerns go beyond...
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The Flatiron Building’s next life: 37 luxury homes
The Flatiron Building’s next life: 37 luxury homes
By Editor on September 21, 2026
New York’s Flatiron Building is entering a new chapter. After more than a century as an office building, the iconic skyscraper is being transformed into...
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Banks race to patch systems as AI cyber risks accelerate
Banks race to patch systems as AI cyber risks accelerate
By Editor on September 21, 2026
The race to develop more powerful artificial intelligence is creating a second race inside the financial industry: securing systems before increasingly capable AI models can...
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Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign technology
Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign technology
By Editor on September 20, 2026
Brussels is pushing to strengthen European capabilities in semiconductors, cloud computing and artificial intelligence as it seeks greater technological sovereignty and less dependence on the...
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Rounding the U
Rounding the U
By Editor on September 19, 2026
The East Side Coastal Resiliency project is transforming Manhattan’s Lower East Side waterfront into a flood-protected public park, combining major climate infrastructure with new spaces...
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Posts tagged as “Friedrich Merz”

German state elections put pressure on Merz

German state elections put pressure on Merz

By Editor on September 21, 2026

Two regional elections in Germany are putting Friedrich Merz and his CDU under renewed political pressure, with results in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin being closely…

“For me, writing is about craft”
“For me, writing is about craft”
By Fritz Mag on August 16, 2026
Berlin-based writer and poet Nina Hanz spoke with us about her life, work, and what it means to be a reader. Nina is originally from the...
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“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
By Fritz Mag on August 14, 2026
We spoke with Nina Ellis, Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the American University in Cairo, about her academic career, her work, and...
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Russia’s election result comes amid growing fears over Moscow’s next move
Russia’s election result comes amid growing fears over Moscow’s next move
By Andy Osborn on September 22, 2026
Russia’s parliamentary election has produced few surprises, with President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party on course to retain its constitutional majority in the State Duma....
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Crypto rebound meets political uncertainty as markets brace for volatility
Crypto rebound meets political uncertainty as markets brace for volatility
By Padraic Mallahan on September 21, 2026
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of renewed strength, but investors are heading into a volatile week with political uncertainty in Washington, a fragile U.S....
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Europe confronts a new era of insecurity, political strain and shifting alliances
Europe confronts a new era of insecurity, political strain and shifting alliances
By Andy Osborn on September 19, 2026
Europe is facing a period of profound political and security uncertainty, as governments grapple with the war in Ukraine, growing hybrid threats, domestic political turbulence...
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Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
By Bart Meijer on September 17, 2026
Fog, unexplained deaths and a community that would rather keep its dark history buried: Widow’s Bay has turned a seemingly peaceful New England island into...
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Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
By Andy Osborn on September 17, 2026
Europe’s security debate is entering a more confrontational phase, with Russia and the European Union trading increasingly stark warnings while China simultaneously expands its influence...
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