German farmer Michael Stucke's "Rainbow Wool" project rescues gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, and challenges the notion of sexual orientation as a choice.
German farmer Michael Stucke, with Nadia Leytes and late Johan, founded "Rainbow Wool" to save "unprofitable" gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding nearly 2000 LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, advocating for animal and human rights.
Freddy, a German fan who gained viral fame on social media during the World Cup, has disappeared from X after facing scrutiny over his authenticity. While some saw him as a genuine tourist, others suspected a marketing ploy. His online presence, now mainly on Instagram, continues to fuel debate about reality vs. performance in the digital age.
Volkswagen is reportedly considering closing four German factories and cutting up to 100,000 jobs due to soaring energy costs and intense competition from China. The potential closures include plants in Hanover, Zwickau, Emden, and an Audi facility in Neckarsulm, impacting 45,000 jobs, adding to previously agreed layoffs. The company faces declining profits and reduced market share, particularly in China, as German manufacturers grapple with high energy prices.
Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering closing up to four factories in Germany and cutting an additional 45,000 jobs, bringing total planned reductions to 95,000 by 2030. This drastic move aims to address declining profits and sales, particularly outside Europe, and fundamentally transform its business model.
AI-generated images and videos are going viral during the World Cup, spreading misinformation. DW Fact Check debunks several viral fakes, including a protestor, a politician in a rival jersey, and a fake opening ceremony, offering tips on how to identify them.
Germany's far-right AfD party is using a fraud scandal at the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to advocate for abolishing the ministry responsible for foreign aid. The scandal involves 24 dismissed employees from GIZ's Yemen office accused of embezzling funds.
Elijah Just, a New Zealand footballer of Chinese heritage, became the first All Whites player to score twice in a World Cup match during a 2-2 draw with Iran. Born in Palmerston North, Just currently plays in Scotland and also made history as the first Motherwell player to score in the tournament.
Frasers Group has offered nearly €2bn for a full takeover of German fashion house Hugo Boss, which it already holds a 26% stake in. Hugo Boss shares jumped 9.8% on the news, while Frasers shares initially fell but recovered.
Frasers Group has offered €1.98bn for Hugo Boss, increasing its stake in the German fashion house to full control. Hugo Boss shares jumped 7% on the news, while Frasers shares fell.
Frasers Group has offered £1.73bn to acquire the remaining 75% of Hugo Boss it does not own. The retail giant, which already holds just over a quarter of the German fashion house, aims to complete the takeover by year-end, pending regulatory approval.
The US State Department's use of the term 'replacement migration' has been enthusiastically embraced by Germany's far-right AfD party, amplifying conspiracy theories about population replacement. This rhetoric, originating from the Trump administration, has found fertile ground among German extremist groups and is now being discussed in the Bundestag.
Eli Lilly is slashing its €2.3 billion investment in a German manufacturing plant by half due to proposed healthcare cost-cutting legislation. CEO Dave Ricks criticized the reforms, warning Germany could fall behind other European markets. The reduced investment will impact factory output and job creation.
Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final for spying has been dismissed. The club also faces a four-point deduction next season. Hull will now contest the final against Middlesbrough.
Six hotel staff and pest control workers went on trial in Turkey charged with causing the deaths of a German family of four poisoned by insecticide at a hotel in Istanbul. Six-year-old Kadir Muhammet and his sister Masal (3) died on November 13, followed by mother Çiğdem on November 14 and father Servet on November 17. The tragedy involved a seven-minute delay before a receptionist opened the door for medics.
