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German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy

German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy

By Maria Martinez and Rachel More BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - German industry is increasing pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to take a tougher line with Beijing, with companies calling for stronger action to address what they describe as unfair competition from Chinese rivals.

China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed

China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed

By Eduardo Baptista and Ju-min Park BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A made-in-China humanoid shattered Usain Bolt’s world record time in the 100-metre sprint this week, a milestone in the development of robots that can match, and even surpass, human achievements.

ECB saw a further hike as likely at July meeting

ECB saw a further hike as likely at July meeting

FRANKFURT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers meeting last month thought they would probably need to raise interest rates once more to contain the fallout from the Iran war, the ECB's account of the meeting showed on Thursday.

Alo Appoints Gabriel Paz as Director of Retail Strategy and Execution Amid European Expansion

Alo Appoints Gabriel Paz as Director of Retail Strategy and Execution Amid European Expansion

Alo Appoints Gabriel Paz as Director of Retail Strategy and Execution Amid European Expansion

Waymo is bringing robotaxis to the country that invented cars

Waymo is bringing robotaxis to the country that invented cars

The country that gave the world the automobile is about to import the driver.

Isar Aerospace secures 200 million euros from European Space Agency

Isar Aerospace secures 200 million euros from European Space Agency

By Maria Rugamer Aug 27 (Reuters) - German rocket startup Isar Aerospace has secured about 200 million euros ($233 million) from the European Space Agency (ESA) under a programme aimed at boosting Europe's launch industry, the company said on Thursday.

German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August

German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August

BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The number of unemployed people in Germany rose slightly less than expected in August, labour office figures showed on Friday.

Oil rises as investors weigh Hormuz talks

Oil rises as investors weigh Hormuz talks

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in a choppy session on Wednesday, as investors monitored talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and a smaller-than-expected rise in U.S. crude stocks.

McDonald's quietly brings back snack discontinued two years ago

McDonald's quietly brings back snack discontinued two years ago

The viral chicken item is returning on September 1 for a limited time.

Uber Expands Business Services in Germany with New Account Executive Role

Uber Expands Business Services in Germany with New Account Executive Role

Uber Expands Business Services in Germany with New Account Executive Role

China flexes its auto-safety chops with huge recall of Tesla, other cars

China flexes its auto-safety chops with huge recall of Tesla, other cars

SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A huge recall in China last week aims to address a long-standing fear of EV owners: potentially being trapped in their cars when the power fails.

Germany's Q2 economic growth beats initial estimate in latest sign of momentum

Germany's Q2 economic growth beats initial estimate in latest sign of momentum

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The German economy grew more strongly in the second quarter than initially indicated, data showed on Tuesday, adding to signs of a long-awaited turnaround.