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Published on 27/07/2026 – 13:20 GMT+2 The parent company behind the renowned Varta household battery brand said on Friday that it had applied to the Stuttgart Local Court to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The German battery maker, based in Ellwangen, said the filing was prompted by a structural funding gap expected from 2027, rather than an immediate inability to meet its payment obligations. The company cited significantly worsening market conditions, weaker demand, adverse exchange-rate movements and, most recently, “the decision of a key customer to terminate the partnership” as factors affecting its operations. According to Reuters and…
Verizon is introducing two new plans.Joseph Maldonado/CNET If you go to Verizon’s website to investigate the company’s phone plans, you might think the new Simplicity plan is the only option. Introduced alongside the Verizon Shine loyalty program, Simplicity is a streamlined unlimited phone plan with a key improvement over the…
Published on 08/08/2026 – 18:34 GMT+2 A major wildfire broke out on Friday evening in Alto Garda, in the Tignale mountains on the western shore of Lake Garda. Firefighters, civil protection teams, forest Carabinieri and volunteer fire crews are on site working to secure the area. The response is being…
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is expected to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a hernia and core muscle tear, according to reports.Chapman, 33, will see specialist Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia on Sunday, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser reported. The 10-year veteran will then likely have surgery…
Xai-Xai, Mozambique – Months after floodwaters tore through his neighbourhood, Joacim Pinto still walks past the empty plots where his crops once grew.The ground that once gave his family food and income now stands as a reminder of what was lost. His livestock disappeared, and the gardens that provided food…
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Marco Rubio, the top diplomat for the United States, has announced sanctions against five Cuban companies and eight individuals accused of helping the island procure military equipment for its armed forces.In a social media post on Thursday, Rubio used the sanctions to renew President Donald Trump’s threats against the Cuban…
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While Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus is cool, there are some cons to consider.Anna Gragert/CNET Heat waves are increasing due…
By euronews Published on 08/08/2026 – 15:26 GMT+2 Belarus’ decision to ban the Euronews website by designating it as “extremist” and…
The year was 1990. The Berlin Wall had fallen. The Gulf War…
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A fierce battle took shape on Friday at the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Claire Pease and Skye Blakely tied for the lead after Friday night’s competition in Phoenix, setting up a highly contested Sunday finale in the Valley of the Sun. Pease, the 2024 U.S. Junior champion and Blakely, a…
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, a surprisingly weak…
The dog days of the summer have almost entirely eaten away at…
The July jobs numbers loss of 23,000 was bigger than it sounds…
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Chicago held a tryout for nine defensive backs during training camp, according…
