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RENK to acquire David Brown Defence as Five Eyes naval programmes reshape defence consolidation
RENK Group is acquiring David Brown Defence to add submarine gearbox technology, UK manufacturing capacity and access to major naval programmes across Britain, Canada and Australia. The transaction strengthens RENK’s international defence position, but places sensitive sovereign capabilities under German ownership.
Germany AfD protests draw 15,000 as party leads polls before eastern elections
Germany’s AfD conference drew 15,000 protesters as the party led national polls and pursued historic state election gains in eastern regions.
How Nextpower’s €330m Zimmermann deal completes its expansion beyond solar trackers
Nextpower’s planned acquisition of Zimmermann PV-Steel Group is the latest step in a dealmaking strategy spanning foundations, electrical systems, robotics, inverters, battery storage and solar structures. The question is no longer whether Nextpower can sell more products, but whether it can turn those products into one coherent power-technology platform.
Germany charges Ukrainian ex-officer with war crime over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Germany says a Ukrainian officer attacked civilian energy infrastructure. The Nord Stream trial could test law, alliances and wartime accountability.
Germany arrests Rwandan genocide suspect accused of ordering 25 Tutsi killings
Germany has arrested a former Rwandan municipal official accused of ordering 25 Tutsi killings, preparing death lists and aiding genocide.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Gill saves two as Paraguay stun Germany 4-3 on penalties
Orlando Gill saved two penalties as Paraguay stunned Germany 4-3 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 shootout after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Boston.
UN calls urgent Sudan debate as 500,000 civilians face El Obeid atrocity risk
Half a million civilians face atrocity risk in El Obeid as the RSF closes in, forcing an urgent United Nations debate before Sudan’s next catastrophe.
Why Europe’s deadly heat wave could expose a deeper climate-readiness crisis
Europe’s deadly heat wave is exposing urgent risks for public health, transport, energy systems, wildfire response and climate adaptation.
Stade shooting kills five at German youth welfare facility as two suspects are detained
Five adults were killed inside a Stade youth welfare facility. Two people are detained, but the motive and firearm source remain unknown.
Persistent Systems stock crashes 11% on €1.3bn Nagarro bet as investors question the premium
Persistent Systems’ Nagarro bid could reshape AI engineering while raising debt and integration risks. Read why investors erased ₹8,350 crore sharply today.