German industry crisis: Can cheap power help? May 21, 2025 at 11:27PM

German industries face high electricity costs. This worries leaders. The new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to cut power prices. Experts debate if this is good. Some say it helps businesses. Others warn it could hurt renewable energy efforts. Tailored support for small firms is also suggested. EU rules may pose challenges to the plan.

How World Sevens Football wants to transform women's game May 20, 2025 at 11:49PM

World Sevens Football (W7F), a new seven-a-side series, is set to launch in Estoril, Portugal, aiming to capitalize on women's football's growing popularity with faster, dynamic matches and significant financial rewards. Co-founded by Justin Fishkin and Jennifer Mackesy, W7F offers a $5 million prize pool.

Lufthansa extends Tel Aviv flight suspension to June 8 May 19, 2025 at 11:24PM

Lufthansa Group has prolonged its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least June 8, citing the ongoing conflict and security concerns. The initial suspension followed a May 4 rocket attack near Ben Gurion Airport, and the extension comes amid Israel's new military offensive in Gaza.

Israel must prevent Gaza famine for 'diplomatic reasons', PM says May 18, 2025 at 11:16PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said it was necessary for Israel to prevent a famine in Gaza for "diplomatic reasons", after his government announced it would allow limited food aid into the territory. "We must not let the population (of Gaza) sink into famine, both for practical and diplomatic reasons," Netanyahu said in a video posted to his Telegram channel, adding that even friends of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".