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Austria and Scotland qualify for World Cup: Michael Gregoritsch scored Austria’s equalizer to take them into the World Cup, while Scotland beat Denmark in stoppage time and also progressed. Austria can advance to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 if they achieve at least a draw in their decisive group game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Go to article
Generation Z is bringing the communal table back to life: Communal tables are making a comeback as they offer an ideal opportunity for Generation Z to make real social contacts and meet new people. InMarket’s Michael Della Penna explains that these tables serve as a social buffer for a generation that often feels insecure by allowing group conversations. Go to article
The Kessler twins plotted his death: Legendary entertainers Alice and Ellen Kessler, known as the “Kessler Twins,” died on November 17, 2025 at the age of 89, according to their wishes, side by side at their home near Munich. The German Society for Humane Death confirmed that the sisters had chosen their own day of death and were accompanied by a lawyer and a doctor. Go to article
Curacao sensationally qualifies for the World Cup: The tiny Caribbean state of Curaçao has qualified for the World Cup for the first time, setting a record as the smallest participating nation. Due to family reasons, legendary coach Dick Advocaat could not be present when Curaçao became undefeated group champions. Go to article
Pensioners will have to pay back 84,600 euros: A pensioner who has been receiving a severely disabled old-age pension since 2009 will have to pay back more than 84,000 euros because he hid his injury pension funds from a professional association. The Hessian State Social Court ruled that the man acted with gross negligence, and the Federal Social Court confirmed the decision. Go to article
The most talked about topic today
Trump and bin Salman press conference: US President Donald Trump reacted angrily to a critical question from an ABC journalist about his family’s possible conflict of interest in Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Go to article
BYD’s expansion in Europe: BYD, led by Vice President Stella Li, plans to expand in Europe by building production facilities and an exclusive fast charging network to position itself as a technology company rather than being considered a cheap brand. Go to article
“Laughing about Japan, then about Korea, now China is opening the market. It will be very interesting to see what happens next with Taiwan and its factories in the EU.” For original comments
Global elimination of fossil fuels: At the World Climate Conference in Belém, a growing number of countries, including Germany, supported plans to phase out fossil fuels globally, despite resistance from countries such as Saudi Arabia and the reluctance of the United States under President Donald Trump. Go to article
“I consider people like Schneider incompetent. There is something more important for a specialist minister than political experience in various positions. Incidentally, Germany does not always have to rush to match its share of the global climate. This is bordering on unattainable megalomania…” In the original comment
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