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Child's body retrieved from Kiev building destroyed in Russian attack
The body of a missing boy has been retrieved from the rubble of an apartment block in Kiev that was destroyed in a Russian missile attack, the city's civil defence department said on Tuesday. At least 27 people died in devastating Russian airstrikes on Kiev on Monday, including four children, and 117 people were injured. There were further casualties in the Dnipropetrovsk region in the south. In all, Ukraine reported at least 37 deaths and 170 injuries in the latest attacks. Tuesday is set to be a day of mourning in Kiev, after a missile hit one of Ukraine's most important paediatric hospitals in...
German carmaker Porsche delivers 155,945 vehicles in first half
German luxury carmaker Porsche on Tuesday reported that it has delivered 155,945 vehicles in the first half of the year. In the year of product launches, Porsche stated that it sustained consistent sales performance in the first half of 2024. During this period, a total of 155,945 vehicles were delivered to customers globally, reflecting a modest decline of 7% from the previous year. Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche said, "In the first half of 2024, we were once again able to rely on our very well-balanced sales structure in our sales regions and compensate for challenges in individual markets. This gives us stability and confirms that we will continue to consistently pursue our strategy of value-oriented sales in the future." In the first half of the year, Porsche delivered 38,611 vehicles in Europe (excluding Germany), representing a 6% increase compared to the corresponding period last year. The Porsche Cayenne, with 54,587 units, achieved the highest number of deliveries, marking a 16% increase in the first half of the year.
Multinational carmaker Stellantis to ramp up hybrid models in Europe
Multinational carmaker Stellantis said the company will offer 30 hybrid models in Europe in the current year and plans to introduce six more through 2026. Stellantis, which has its headquarters in the Netherlands, noted that it achieved a 41% sales increase in EU30 hybrid models year-to-date 2024 versus year-to-date 2023 and expects an increase in customer take rate with the upcoming new launches. Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Stellantis Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe, said: "This technology not only enhances the efficiency and performance of traditional combustion engines, it also propels us toward a future of lower emissions, extended vehicle range and overall affordability for our customers."
Zverev doubtful for Hamburg with knee injury as Olympics eyed
Alexander Zverev is doubtful for the ATP clay tournament in his home city of Hamburg from Monday due to a knee problem. But the Paris Games on the Roland Garros clay from July 26-August 11, where the German is reigning Olympic champion, are not at risk. "I would have to play Hamburg in eight days," Zverev said after his round of 16 exit to Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon on Monday. "It's something very painful, but it’s not dangerous. And when the pain is gone, it’s gone." He played with painkillers against Fritz having hurt his knee in the previous round on Wimbledon's grass. The advantage of playing in front of his home crowd in Hamburg would be to get used to clay again before Paris. "I have to see how it develops," the world number four said of his injury. But three weeks would be "more than enough time" to get fit for the Olympics.
Child's body retrieved from Kiev building destroyed in Russian attack
The body of a missing boy has been retrieved from the rubble of an apartment block in Kiev that was destroyed in a Russian missile attack, the city's civil defence department said on Tuesday. At least 27 people died in devastating Russian airstrikes on Kiev on Monday, including four children, and 117 people were injured. There were further casualties in the Dnipropetrovsk region in the south. In all, Ukraine reported at least 37 deaths and 170 injuries in the latest attacks. Tuesday is set to be a day of mourning in Kiev, after a missile hit one of Ukraine's most important paediatric hospitals in...
Spain coach suggests ditching extra time in last 16 and quarters
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente would welcome axing extra time for the Euros last 16 and quarter-finals in future, despite his side beating Germany in the last eight thanks to playing 30 minutes more. Spain meet France in their Euro 2024 semi-final later on Tuesday and he feels his team would be fresher had they not had to play for 120 minutes against the hosts on Friday. Mikel Merino grabbed the Spain winner in a 2-1 success on 119 minutes. Three of the four quarter-finals went to extra time, with two ending in penalty shoot-outs - France's win over Portugal and...
Lorry driver rams van into church in Austria
A lorry driver has rammed a van into a Pentecostal church near Vienna several times, police said on Monday evening. No one was injured but the church in the town of Brunn am Gebirge was severely damaged, police said. The 32-year-old driver has been arrested, police said. When questioned on his motive, he said that the church had destroyed his life, according to a police spokeswoman, who didn't give further details. The man, who has been based in Austria since 2020, is said to have aroused suspicion a few weeks ago when ripping up a Bible. A regional counter-terrorism unit of the intelligence service has launched an investigation into the incident.
Biden's doctor dismisses White House neurologist visit concerns
Following US media reports about a Parkinson's specialist visiting the White House multiple times, US President Joe Biden's personal physician stated on Monday that the president "has not seen a neurologist outside of his annual physical." Biden's personal physician, Kevin O'Connor, said in a letter published on Monday that neurological specialist Dr. Cannard "examined President Biden for each of his annual physicals." "President Biden has not seen a neurologist outside of his annual physical," he added. He said Cannard has been visiting patients at the White House for a dozen years and was not chosen "because he is a movement disorder specialist, but...
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket to make maiden launch into space on Tuesday
The new joint European launch rocket Ariane 6 is set to fly into space for the first time on Tuesday, four years later than initially planned. The rocket is scheduled to lift off from the European spaceport in Kourou in French Guiana at 1800 GMT on Tuesday. With its maiden flight, Europe's space industry hopes to re-establish its own access to space for satellites and put a lengthy crisis in its launch vehicle sector behind it. Ariane 6 is the successor to Ariane 5, which was in service from 1996 until the summer of 2023. The Ariane 6 rocket is intended to launch satellites into space for both commercial and public clients and is significantly cheaper than its predecessor. France and Germany are among the biggest financial backers of the Ariane 6 project, while additional funding was also provided by the other 20 countries that are also members of the European Space Agency (ESA). The upper stage of the rocket will be assembled at space company ArianeGroup's factory in the northern German city of Bremen, while the rocket's main stage will be built in Les Mureaux, France.
NATO leaders gather for 75th anniversary summit in testing times
US President Joe Biden meets his fellow NATO leaders on Tuesday for a landmark 75th anniversary summit aimed at projecting strength and shoring up support for Ukraine in its defence against the Russian invasion. However, questions surrounding Biden's mental fitness for office loom over the summit, as the US presidential race heats up between the president and his predecessor, longtime NATO critic Donald Trump. Founded in Washington in 1949 by the United States and 11 other countries at the onset of the Cold War to deter the expansion of the communist Soviet Union, NATO has grown to 32 members with Sweden and...
NATO leaders gather for 75th anniversary summit in testing times
US President Joe Biden meets his fellow NATO leaders on Tuesday for a landmark 75th anniversary summit aimed at projecting strength and shoring up support for Ukraine in its defence against the Russian invasion. However, questions surrounding Biden's mental fitness for office loom over the summit, as the US presidential race heats up between the president and his predecessor, long-time NATO critic Donald Trump. Biden has resisted calls to withdraw from the presidential race and may use the summit to dispel doubts over his health, while NATO tries to entrench its support for Ukraine in the event Trump returns to the White...
New pill can increase IVF success rates, study suggests
A new tablet could help improve the odds of successful IVF treatment, scientists have said after initial trials showed “promising” results. Researchers set out to test whether the drug, which has a direct effect on the inner lining of the womb, can improve the embryo implantation process during fertility treatment. The pill, known as OXO-001 and created by Spanish biotech company Oxolife, is the first of its kind and had already gone through safety checks in early studies – known as pre-clinical trials. The new study found the drug raised a woman’s odds of pregnancy. Some 96 infertile women aged 40 and under who...
Israeli army advances further into Gaza City
The Israeli military has advanced further into the southern and western regions of Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Monday. In the early hours of Monday, the military began what it called counterterrorism operations in the area in northern Gaza and called on civilians to leave before the operation began, the IDF said. IDF troops reached the headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza City, it said. Army radio reported clashes with armed members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. According to Palestinian hospital reports, at least 15 people were killed. The number...
Ferry from Valencia to Mallorca evacuated after engine fire
A ferry boat from the Spanish port city of Valencia to the resort island of Mallorca caught fire, leaving about 350 passengers stuck at sea for around 24 hours while waiting to be picked up by a replacement vessel. No one was injured in the incident. The car ferry Tanacia set sail from Valencia on Sunday evening and was scheduled to arrive on Mallorca on Monday morning, but a fire broke out in the ship's engine room about halfway along the journey, the Italian shipping company GNV told dpa on Monday. The Tenacia had to stop and the fire was initially fought with...
Spanish footballer Thiago Alcantara announces retirement
Spanish footballer Thiago Alcantara has ended his career and announced his retirement as a player. Alcantara, 33, confirmed reports of his retirement in a post on X on Monday evening. He played last season with Liverpool FC but struggled with injuries. "I will always be willing to give back what I have been given and I am grateful for the time I have enjoyed it," he wrote. "Thank you, football. And to all who accompanied me and made me a better player and person along the way." Alcantara previously played for Germany's FC Bayern Munich from 2013 to 2020, where he won a Champions League title in addition to seven German championships and four DFB Cup titles. He also lifted the Champions League trophy in 2011 while playing with FC Barcelona. Thiago also achieved cult status with fans in Munich because of a 2013 remark by the then-Bayern coach Pep Guardiola, who demaned that Bayern pursue the midfielder on the transfer market with the slogan: "Thiago or nothing." Bayern eventually signed the technically gifted midfielder for €25 million ($27 million).
Germany offers care for Ukrainian children after Kiev hospital struck
Germany has offered support and treatment for Ukrainian children after a Russian missile attack that struck a paediatric hospital in Kiev. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach promised his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Lyashko in a post on X "that we will take in sick children in need at any time, the next rescue flight will take off on Wednesday." Lauterbach went on to write: "[Russian President Vladimir] Putin has once again shown that he is a war criminal by deliberately attacking a children's hospital." Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Oleksiy Makeyev, thanked Lauterbach on X for his "active solidarity and compassionate humanity," which he said...
Summer holiday tips for stressed employees
An upcoming summer holiday can be an extra source of stress. There's work that should be done in advance, and you'll have to make up for lost time when you're back - not exactly ideal conditions for relaxation. How can employees start their long-awaited break as stress-free as possible, and then carry a positive mood long into their return to the workplace? It starts with pre-holiday planning, says Nicole Ottersböck, a social scientist at the Düsseldorf-based Institute of Applied Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics (ifaa). She advises notifying colleagues and/or customers/clients of your planned absence a week or two beforehand. A prioritized to-do list...
Germany defender Waldemar Anton transferring to Dortmund
German international defender Waldemar Anton is moving from Bundesliga runners-up VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund, the clubs announced on Monday evening. The centre-back has signed a four-year contract that will last through June 2028 with Champions League finalists Dortmund. "Everyone at BVB [Dortmund] gave me the feeling right from the start that they really wanted to sign me and that I could and should play an important role. I'm really up for it," the 27-year-old Anton was quoted as saying in a press release from Dortmund. Anton is earmarked as the successor to Mats Hummels. Anton was a rock at the back as...
Rome and Istanbul airports soar above rivals, according to peers
Rome-Fiumicino and Istanbul were Europe’s best big airports last year, with Avinor-Oslo, London Luton and Malta among the awardees in the smaller-scale categories, according to industry body Airports Council International (ACI) Europe. Announcing the winners during a ceremony in Istanbul, the ACI praised the management of the host city’s airport for "aggressive investment in cutting-edge airport infrastructure" and described Fiumicino, which took the top prize for the third consecutive year, as having made notable progress in the direction of net zero emissions. The Italian airport also took the top award for "digital transformation" for its efforts in helping 50 new businesses get...
Almost 40 killed in Ukraine as children's hospital hit
Almost 40 people were killed and more than 140 injured in waves of Russian missile attacks across Ukraine, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, a day before NATO leaders gather in Washington to discuss their support for the government in Kiev. While the missiles struck sites across Ukraine, it was an attack on a large children's hospital in Kiev in particular that left Ukrainians and people around the world stunned. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the Russian attack on Tuesday at the request of permanent member France and non-permanent member Ecuador. Kiev's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said at...
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