Saturday, September 12, 2026

World & Politics

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Merz Faces Key Decision After Spahn's Exit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is moving to appoint a new CDU/CSU parliamentary leader after Jens Spahn stepped down. The leadership change comes at a sensitive moment for Germany's governing coalition and could shape the government's political agenda in the months ahead.

Politics

Canadian Wildfires Shroud Cities in Smoke as Air Quality Worsens

Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has spread across large parts of the country and into the United States, prompting air quality alerts, health warnings and reduced visibility. Authorities continue to battle numerous fires as millions of residents face hazardous air conditions.

World

Business & Tech

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Porsche’s Future Plan: Luxury Automaker Begins Major Transformation

Porsche and its works council have agreed on a comprehensive future package aimed at making the sports car manufacturer more competitive. The plan includes thousands of job reductions, extended site guarantees and major investments as Porsche responds to slowing demand, rising costs and challenges in the global automotive market.

Business

Volkswagen Intensifies Restructuring Amid Growing Industry Challenges

Germany’s automotive giant is pushing ahead with cost-cutting measures and structural changes as it faces weak demand, rising competition from Chinese manufacturers and the expensive transition to electric vehicles. The company’s transformation has become one of the biggest challenges facing the global car industry.

Business

Samsung Forecasts Sharp Profit Growth as AI Chip Demand Surges

Samsung Electronics expects a significant increase in second-quarter operating profit, driven by strong demand for AI memory chips. Despite the upbeat forecast, investors remain focused on the company's ability to maintain momentum in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market.

Markets

NVIDIA reports soaring revenue as AI demand continues to surge

Nvidia has reported another sharp rise in revenue, with demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continuing to drive growth. The results exceeded expectations and reinforced the company's central role in the global AI race, as technology firms continue investing heavily in data centres and advanced computing systems.

Markets
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Culture

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Sports

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IOC Moves to Lift Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, opening the way for closer integration into the Olympic movement. The decision does not yet restore Russia’s national symbols at the Games and comes amid ongoing debate over the role of athletes and politics in international sport.

Sports

Opinion / Analysis

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