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02/17/2026, 07:1302/17/2026, 07:13 During the economic crisis, German industry cut jobs on a large scale in 2025. At the end of last year, around 5.38 million people worked there – a good 124,000 or 2.3 percent fewer than the previous year. The German automotive industry was hit hardest by the economic crisis. (symbol image)Image: KEYSTONE […]

In Australia’s metropolis of Sydney, a man attacked several people with a knife on the street. 02/17/2026, 06:4102/17/2026, 06:41 One person died from serious injuries at the scene, and two others were taken to hospital in critical condition, police said. The crime occurred in the morning (local time) in the suburb of Merrylands in the […]

The UN headquarters in western Switzerland: Geneva will once again become a diplomatic hotspot this Tuesday.Image: imago Two conflicts, one place, many open questions: In French-speaking Switzerland on Tuesday, the USA is negotiating a possible way out of the Ukraine war and Iran’s nuclear program. 5 questions and answers. 02/17/2026, 05:5502/17/2026, 05:55 Who is talking […]

A sign warns of the leak near the town of Glen Echo.Image: keystone Not at all known as a conservationist, the US President is upset about dirty water flowing into Washington’s Potomac River. He quickly identified the culprits. 02/17/2026, 04:4002/17/2026, 04:40 An article by A huge sewage problem in the region around the US capital […]

Heat waves, forest fires, floods: According to climate researchers, the EU urgently needs to prepare more for the risks associated with climate change. 02/17/2026, 04:3302/17/2026, 04:33 Above all, the deployment needs to be better coordinated, warns the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change in a report. Climate extremes are also increasing in Europe (pictured: […]

Several people are dead after shots were fired at an ice rink in the USA. The police speak of a possible family connection. 02/17/2026, 04:2902/17/2026, 04:29 An article by Several people have died after shots were fired at a sports hall in the eastern United States. Police confirmed three deaths, including a person suspected of […]

Russian leader Vladimir Putin. (archive image)Image: keystone The Russian secret service GRU is specifically targeting Wagner activists. The goal: hybrid attacks on the infrastructure in Europe. This is how Putin’s agents do it. Feb 16, 2026, 9:06 p.mFeb 16, 2026, 9:06 p.m An article by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s GRU military intelligence service is specifically […]

Wrestler Logan Paul just became over $16 million richer with a Pokémon card.Image: keystone Pokémon trading card sold at auction for $16.5 million Feb 16, 2026, 8:48 p.mFeb 16, 2026, 8:48 p.m A rare Pokémon trading card was auctioned in the USA for a record price of almost 16.5 million dollars (13.9 million euros). The […]

New Ukraine negotiations are coming up in Geneva. Russia changes delegation leader. Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Ukraine is slowing the Russian advance. Feb 16, 2026, 8:37 p.mFeb 16, 2026, 8:37 p.m Finn Michalski / t-online An article by After leading representatives of international politics discussed Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) over the weekend, […]

Not every tourist should go surfing in Bali. (symbol image)Image: keystone For many people, surfing in Bali is an absolute highlight on their bucket list. But in Indonesia they are currently trying to restrict access to the popular water sport. February 16, 2026, 8:30 p.mFebruary 16, 2026, 8:30 p.m Nathalie Trappe / watson.de You book […]