Thomas Müller and Antonio Rüdiger missed Germany’s first training session ahead of the World Cup in Qatar and will therefore sit out Wednesday’s friendly against Oman, coach Hansi Flick said. Müller has muscle problems and Rüdiger a slight hip injury. …
Germany’s Anyomi says she received hate mail after Euro final loss
Germany’s Nicole Anyomi received hate messages on social media after losing the European Championship final against England in July. “After the game, when I looked at my phone, I received hateful comments, or some people wrote: ‘Why are you being subbe…
EU’s von der Leyen accuses Russia of burning gas during G20 summit
Russia is more interested in using its gas as a weapon – even if that means destroying it instead of selling it – as it responds to Western sanctions against its invasion of Ukraine, charged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday…
FIFA chief appeals for Russia and Ukraine ceasefire during World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called on Russia and Ukraine to enter into a one month ceasefire during the World Cup in Qatar. Infantino told leaders at a summit of the G20 group of major economies in Indonesia the World Cup provided a “unique pla…
Latest EU sanctions on Iran enter into force over protest crackdown
Additional EU sanctions on Iran over human rights violations in Tehran’s violent crackdown on anti-government protests entered into force on Monday, after publication in the EU Official Journal. “We stand with the Iranian people and support their right…
Activation therapy can help dementia sufferers keep cognitive ability
Medications can’t cure most types of dementia, which isn’t a specific disease but a group of symptoms associated with declining mental function that interferes with your daily life and makes you dependent on care. They can help slow the decline in its …
German semiconductor company Infineon plans record investment
Infineon is planning large investments after posting a sharp increase in profits for 2022, the German semiconductor manufacturer announced from its Neubiberg headquarters on Monday. Full-year revenue was up 29% at €14.2 billion ($14.7 million) for adju…
Report: Amazon plans to start cutting 10,000 jobs this week
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is considering cutting up to 10,000 jobs, the New York Times reported Monday. The retailer wants to start cutting jobs this week, the Times said, citing people with knowledge of the matter. That would consti…
Scholz calls nuclear strike a ‘red line’ as Ukraine war haunts summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the leaders of the US and China sending a clear message about the use of nuclear weapons, calling the threat a “red line” that must never be touched. US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed …
Japan’s PM Kishida to meet Chinese leader Xi at APEC
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Bangkok on Thursday, officials said. The meeting, scheduled for the eve of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, would be the first between the top …