With the World Cup approaching, German football federation (DFB) director Oliver Bierhoff is watching the remaining games until the start of the tournament with apprehension as injuries are piling up. “There is always fear that important players could …
Elon Musk’s ‘Burnt Hair’ perfume sells out a week after launch
The world’s richest person Elon Musk says he has sold out of Burnt Hair, his newly announced perfume being marketed as the “essence of repugnant desire.” The apparent joke perfume cost $100 or €105 a bottle, making it perhaps the world’s most expensive…
Nestle sales grow over 9% in first nine months despite price rises
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestle reported Wednesday that sales increased 9.2% in the nine months to the end of September, from last year’s 63.3 billion Swiss francs to 69.1 billion francs ($69.1 billion), and raised its fiscal year outlook. Organic…
German Olympic body calls for extension of sanctions on Russia
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is calling for an extension of the sanctions on Russia and Belarus amid the debate on the re-admission of athletes from these countries initiated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It is still “…
YouTube introducing labels for reliable health information
YouTube wants to begin labelling videos that offer particularly reliable health information in an effort to limit the impact of poorly sourced content and misinformation on its platform. A new label format is set to deliver information making it easier…
Scramble for air defence now key says Ukraine amid Russian attacks
Demands for better air defence systems grew louder across Ukraine as authorities in numerous regions – including Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv – reported missiles still getting on Tuesday through despite systems being active. According to inform…
Frankfurt Book Fair returns as force for international understanding
The Frankfurt Book Fair opened on Tuesday with a call for togetherness in times of crisis. “Presence helps against polarization,” director Jürgen Boos said at the start of the book show, which is taking place again without social restrictions after two…
Death toll at 14 after Russian fighter jet crash in residential area
The death toll rose to 14 on Tuesday, a day after the crash of a Russian fighter jet in a residential area of Yeysk in southern Russia. Six people were reported dead after the crash of a Su-34 fighter jet, a common aircraft used in the war against Ukra…
Gaps galore as Paris Car Show returns after four-year absence
It is hardly surprising that Renault boss Luca de Mo chose his home turf in France to brave the current energy crisis with characteristic defiance and optimism. The French are currently up in arms against high fuel prices and the fear of inflation is w…
Death toll at 14 after Russian fighter jet crash in residential area
The death toll rose to 14 on Tuesday, a day after the crash of a Russian fighter jet in a residential area of Yeysk in southern Russia. Six people were reported dead after the crash of a Su-34 fighter jet, a common aircraft used in the war against Ukra…