German carmaker Volkswagen is looking to expand parts of the production of its new ID.Buzz electric van to another location outside its main plant in the city of Hanover. At the main production site for the vehicle, the model is “set up for a capacity …
Bolsonaro takes tougher stance as rival extends lead in Brazil polls
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has taken a tougher stance in the face of a possible defeat in the upcoming elections and once again threatened the country’s top court. “Each day you have your freedom threatened by another state power, which is not …
Hungary stun Germany 1-0 in Nations League in first defeat for Flick
Visiting Hungary continued their strong Nations League campaign on Friday when they handed Germany a first defeat under their new coach Hansi Flick and with the 1-0 scoreline ended the hosts’ chances of reaching the finals of the competition. Adam Szal…
In Uganda, Ebola death toll rises to 11, while 11 more are infected
At least 11 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the Health Ministry said on Friday. There are also 11 people infected with Ebola at present, the ministry said. The health authorities are also monitoring 58 people who came into contact with…
Syria: Death toll from sinking migrant boat rises to 77
The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying migrants off the coast of Syria has climbed to 77, the Syrian health minister said on Friday. Minister Hassan al-Ghabash said 77 people had died, though the number was not thought to be final. The numb…
Iranian authorities warn people not to join nationwide protests
Iran’s military issued a stern warning to anti-government protesters on Friday as state organized marchers retaliated by taking to the streets in solidarity with the country’s conservative hardline rulers. Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ej…
A guide to Italy’s elections, likely to alter the political landscape
Italians elect a new parliament on Sunday, after the collapse of the government led by Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who is currently acting in a caretaker capacity. The right-wing parties are expected to win the vote and Giorgia Meloni of the nationali…
Germany’s Porsche restructures supervisory board ahead of IPO
German luxury carmaker Porsche is slimming down its executive committee and rearranging its supervisory board ahead of its planned IPO on Thursday. The company is reducing the supervisory board’s executive committee from eight to six members, with Hans…
Gloomy data pushes euro to new 20-year low against dollar
The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 20 years following the release of weak economic data. On Friday afternoon, €1 was worth just $0.9707, the lowest level since late 2002. In morning trading, the euro had still been well above $0.98…
US airfares hit highest level in years despite falling fuel prices
Los Angeles (tca/dpa) — Jet fuel prices have been dropping dramatically since May, and US airlines now have more workers on staff than before the pandemic. So Americans preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas travel should expect lower airfares and fe…