Airbus has successfully conducted a test flight of the unmanned combat bomber drone Valkyrie, which is being developed for the Bundeswehr, while three German companies are competing to provide innovative unmanned combat aircraft. #Bundeswehr #Drohne #Airbus (translated)
In the fight against smartphone addiction among young people, countries around the world are experimenting with laws and regulations, but the effectiveness and implementation of these measures continue to vary. #socialemedia #jongeren #wetgeving (translated)
The EU has decided to limit imports of Chinese hybrid cars to 350,000 vehicles per year in order to reduce pressure on European manufacturers and protect the competitive market. #Importbegrenzung #Hybridautos #EUHandel (translated)
Tropical storm "Rachel" has severely hit Long Beach, massive waves have devastated the beach paradise, leaving evacuated residents and causing severe damage to several buildings, while the region is on alert due to the warm Pacific and the El Niño weather phenomenon. #Tropensturm #LongBeach #ElNiño (translated)
Audi recorded another dramatic decline in sales figures in the third quarter of 2026, with almost one-fifth fewer vehicles delivered compared to the previous year, attributed to strategic missteps and intensified competition. #Audi #Verkaufszahlen #Automobilindustrie (translated)
Foreign media praise Max Verstappen's performance as 'brilliant' and emphasize that he has managed to perfect his record. #Cookies #Beveiliging #Toegangblokker (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Audi delivered 314,905 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, which is a 19.7 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. In the second quarter, the decline was still around 8 percent. In the first nine months, sales dropped by 11.4 percent to 1.04 million vehicles. The declines were particularly strong in China, with nearly 25 percent, and in the USA, with around 17 percent. Boeminghaus cited high competitive pressure, US tariffs, and model changes as burdens. In Germany and Europe, however, Audi recorded slight increases. Boeminghaus described the development as a significant slump and wrote that the first German car manufacturer is experiencing a "flow separation." He cited t-online and dpa-AFX from October 12, 2026, as sources. https://t.co/BspP4hRPpM #Automobilindustrie #Absatzkrise #Audi (translated)
In the new race to the Moon, in which the USA and China are advancing their plans for the exploration and colonization of the Earth's satellite, the pressing question arises about the ownership of the resources on the Moon, although the 1967 Outer Space Treaty denies any claims to them by states. #Mondforschung #Weltraumrecht #ArtemisProgramm (translated)
The week starts in Hesse with morning fog, which gives way to the sun during the day, while localized frost is possible at night. #Hessen #Wetterbericht #Buchmesse (translated)
In September 2023, Europe experienced the third warmest September since records began, with temperatures 2.51 degrees above the average for the years 1991 to 2020, while unusually dry conditions affected shipping and agriculture. #Klimawandel #Europa #Wetterereignisse (translated)
Western Europe experienced the warmest September since weather records began in September 2026, along with the record summer, leading to extremely low water levels in rivers like the Rhine and significantly affecting shipping, water supply, and agriculture. #Klimawandel #Trockenheit #Wetterrekorde (translated)
John Boreout wrote that he had heard that his first childhood love, whom he had met at a metal concert, had died due to drug use. They had been together for thirteen years. Her mother had told him that she often talked about him. Boreout said he would have liked to help her if she had let him know how she was doing. #jeugdliefde #verlies #drugs (translated)
Erik de Vlieger wrote that he and, according to him, the majority of the Netherlands had never cared about anyone's sexual orientation until D66 made it an issue. He stated that this stemmed from an inferiority complex and garnered votes. #Nederland #seksualiteit #politiek (translated)
Peter Borbe wrote that Söder explicitly opposed collaboration with the AfD during "Miosga." In the other 15 federal states, however, the CDU has no Free Voters with whom they could comfortably form majorities. If they want to avoid the AfD, according to Borbe, only left-wing parties remain there. #Politik #CDU #AfD (translated)
An unprecedented scandal is unfolding after a winner of a microscope competition was stripped of their victory due to AI-generated images. (translated)
Scientists and conservationists are concerned about the rise of too good to be true AI-generated images of animals on social media, which provide a distorted view of the wild and may undermine efforts to protect vulnerable species. #Animaux #IntelligenceArtificielle #Conservation (translated)
'If he had made a deal two years ago it would have been better for him, he could have made a better deal.' #wetwork #intelligence #Ucraina (translated)
The coincidence is that just in the past hours, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared that a man accused of threatening an attack against him and his Minister of Defense has been arrested. #wetwork #intelligence #Ucraina (translated)
The Financial Times reports that Western intelligence has warned of a possible increase in “wet work” operations by Russia, targeting the leadership of European defense, prompting companies to strengthen security measures. #wetwork #intelligence #Ucraina (translated)
Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated on X that he is 'deeply shocked' by the deadly attack by the Houthis on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh. #MiddenOosten #SaoediArabië #HouthiRebellen (translated)
