German Bundeswehr personnel numbers reach 13-year high
German Defence Ministry reports Bundeswehr personnel at 186,700 as of July 31, outlining recruitment growth, targets for the 2030s, and the impact of new youth surveys.
DW: Russians buy apartments in Mariupol built on the site of destroyed Ukrainian homes
Ukrainians who lived on these plots did not receive any of the new apartments, a source told the publication.
Less than 20% of Canadians willing to make ‘concessions’ to the U.S., poll shows
Less than 20% of Canadians support making concessions to the U.S. amid ongoing trade negotiations.
Reform UK deputy leader criticized for urging to ‘enjoy’ warming for better English wine
Reform UK’s Richard Tice criticized for suggesting people ‘enjoy’ global warming for better English wine.
Over half of American Generation Z divert retirement savings to sports betting
“When a prediction market or bookmaker starts being perceived as a retirement strategy, we have a problem,” said Betterment CEO Sarah Levy to Yahoo Finance.
American destroyer USS Benfold drifted without electricity for four days in the South China Sea
At the end of July, the destroyer USS Benfold lost power.
Britain’s Reform UK proposes to strip all foreign nationals of benefits, including EU citizens
“The social security system is created for Britain.
Wars and droughts drive up the cost of sea transportation to record levels
The cost of transporting goods along numerous sea routes has sharply increased over the past month, reaching record levels, writes Financial Times.
US to increase Tomahawk production from 60 to over 1,000 missiles per year
The US military has signed a seven‑year contract with Raytheon worth 22.9 billion dollars, which will enable a substantial boost in output.
Meta faces billion-dollar fines and potential changes to Facebook and Instagram: Trial begins in California
Opening statements began on Tuesday in the case against Meta, jointly led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.