Socialist MEP Bernd Lange warns the EU to prepare for US retaliation following the European Commission's €890 million fine on Google and new US tariffs targeting the EU over forced labor. Lange expects further US action and hopes US courts and Congress will address the tariffs.
South Korea's finance ministry continues to support workers and businesses affected by Homeplus Co.'s financial difficulties and court-led rehabilitation proceedings, which were recently resumed after a major creditor agreed to provide financing.
In Köln wird der Grundstein für Europas größte Flusswasserwärmepumpe gelegt, die ab 2028 bis zu 50.000 Haushalte mit klimaneutraler Fernwärme versorgen soll. Das 280-Millionen-Euro-Projekt der Rheinenergie, gefördert von Bund und EU, sieht sich jedoch mit Genehmigungsverfahren und der Konkurrenz durch ein ähnliches Projekt in Mannheim konfrontiert.
Uma operação no Piauí resultou na interdição de 10 postos de combustíveis em Teresina, Parnaíba e Capitão de Campos por suspeitas de fraude nas bombas. A interdição inicial é de 10 dias para análises técnicas, após denúncias de consumidores sobre a prática de "bomba baixa".
The Seoul Bankruptcy Court resumed Homeplus' corporate rehabilitation after the retail chain secured a ₩200B ($130M) debtor-in-possession loan. This offers a temporary reprieve, but Homeplus must submit a credible rehabilitation plan by September 4 to avoid bankruptcy, facing a steep recovery path.
A Justiça Federal do Paraná anulou uma denúncia da Operação Lava Jato contra um ex-gerente da Petrobras e cinco outros réus, acusados de corrupção e lavagem de dinheiro. A decisão do juiz Guilherme Roman Borges baseou-se no entendimento do STF de 2023, que considerou imprestáveis as provas dos sistemas Drousys e My Web Day B da Odebrecht.
Indien wird von einer Welle von Skandalen um manipulierte Aufnahmeprüfungen erschüttert, die landesweite Proteste junger Menschen auslösen. Anshul Yadav und Tausende andere demonstrieren in Delhi gegen Korruption im System und die mangelnde Chancengleichheit, während die Regierung mit Polizeigewalt reagiert.
Die KfW hat ihre Förderbedingungen für den Heizungstausch angepasst, um den Bundeshaushalt zu entlasten. Zuschüsse werden bis 2030 schrittweise reduziert, wobei Geringverdiener und Familien mit Kindern stärker profitieren, während Gutverdiener weniger erhalten.
Artists Case Jernigan and Todd Anderson are developing 'Bub,' a stop-motion video game based on Jernigan's life, exploring an artist's memories, dreams, and experiences with anxiety and MS. The game features unique visual and musical styles, aiming for intuitive yet unpredictable player interaction.
Das Freiburger Start-up Qurie hat eine kompressorlose Kühl- und Heiztechnologie mit elektrokalorischen Heatpipes entwickelt, die Wasser als Kältemittel nutzt. Dies soll Wärmepumpen energieeffizienter, leiser und umweltfreundlicher machen, wobei erste Pilotprodukte für Industrieanlagen bis 2028 erwartet werden.
A Seoul bankruptcy court extended Homeplus Co.'s rehabilitation proceedings until Sept. 4 after the troubled discount chain appealed an earlier termination decision. The extension follows Meritz Financial Group's agreement to provide financing with a full payment guarantee from Homeplus's owner, MBK Partners.
Homeplus Co. filed an appeal against a Seoul court's decision to terminate its corporate rehabilitation proceedings after securing financing from Meritz Financial Group, guaranteed by owner MBK Partners, aiming to revive its restructuring process.
The European Parliament is developing EPGenAI Hub, an internal AI platform offering models from Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Mistral, to provide a secure alternative for MEPs and staff drafting legislative work, addressing concerns over public AI tool use and quality degradation.
Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, marking Lionel Messi's final appearance on the grandest stage. Despite a strong tournament, Argentina failed to record a shot in regular time, ending their fairytale run with a disappointing performance, though Messi's legacy remains untarnished.
Die schwarz-rote Koalition hat die Wärmepumpen-Förderung überraschend gekürzt, was Kunden von Thermondo 3600 Euro kostete. CEO Felix Plog kritisiert den abrupten Stopp, sieht aber Planbarkeit und einen klaren Pfad zur Elektrifizierung, trotz hoher Strompreise und bürokratischer Hürden in Deutschland.
EMEP Gaziantep Milletvekili Sevda Karaca, Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı'nın arıcılardan her kovan için 100 lira ücret alması düzenlemesini TBMM'ye taşıdı. Karaca, ekonomik krizdeki arıcılara yeni yükün kabul edilemez olduğunu belirterek Bakan İbrahim Yumaklı'ya sorular yöneltti.
The EU is considering restricting Chinese access to its 450 million consumer market by an October deadline to address a record trade deficit. German MEP Engin Eroglu warns such measures could destabilize China's economy and government due to its flawed model and high youth unemployment.
The EU will intensify measures against Chinese imports before an October deadline to protect its market from overcapacity, as negotiations with Beijing to reduce a €1 billion-a-day trade deficit continue amidst high tensions and threats of retaliation.
Seoul shares plummet 5.25% amid Middle East tensions, heat wave intensifies with record lows, missing sailor's body recovered, exports surge 53.9% driven by chips, and Homeplus temporarily closes outlets due to financial woes.
A Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint in Sweden against a Danish MEP for alleged racist hate speech after the latter told her to 'go home' on social media. The incident follows far-right chants of 'send them back' in the European Parliament.
南韓連鎖量販店Homeplus因資金短缺，無法支付水電費及採購商品，自13日起所有門市暫停營業。公司尋找買家重整失敗，法院已裁定終止重整，若20日前無法籌措2000億韓元，恐面臨破產清算。
Eine Umfrage zeigt, dass 51% der Deutschen die Pläne der Regierung zur Kürzung der Wärmepumpenförderung ablehnen. Besonders SPD-Anhänger sind dagegen, während Unionsanhänger gespalten sind. Die Förderung soll schrittweise bis 2030 reduziert werden.
Eine Umfrage zeigt, dass 51% der Deutschen die Pläne der Regierung zur Kürzung der Wärmepumpenförderung ablehnen. Besonders SPD-Anhänger sind dagegen, während die Meinungen unter Unionsanhängern gespalten sind. Die Förderung soll schrittweise bis 2030 reduziert werden.
Homeplus Co. will temporarily close all its outlets starting Monday due to a lack of operating capital and difficulties in maintaining operations. The decision follows the termination of its rehabilitation proceedings by the Seoul Bankruptcy Court.
