Olaf Scholz replaces outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel as a new coalition is announced
A coalition deal has been announced in Germany after almost two months of talks following the country's federal election in September.
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Germany considers a full Covid lockdown and mandatory vaccines
Germany is set to decide on tougher Covid restrictions on Wednesday and could opt for a lockdown amid record daily Covid cases and pressure on hospitals.
Oil giant Shell strikes deal to buy power from 'world's largest offshore wind farm'
Despite making deals related to renewable energy Shell remains major player in oil and gas.
Samsung plans to build a $17 billion chip plant in Texas
The semiconductor factory in Taylor marks the largest-ever investment made by Samsung in the U.S.
German coalition deal set to be announced imminently
A coalition deal in Germany is set to be finalized and announced imminently.
Investors are going wild over a Dutch chip firm. And you've probably never heard of it
The 37-year-old company is the only firm in the world capable of making the highly-complex machines that are needed to manufacture the most advanced chips.
Are Covid vaccine mandates ethical? Here’s what medical experts think
As governments around the world introduce Covid-19 vaccination mandates, experts outline the ethical considerations policymakers must take into account.
From Peppa Pig to sleaze: Britain's Boris Johnson faces backlash over his leadership
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in hot water after a rambling speech to the U.K.'s biggest industry lobby, the CBI, on Monday.
GE's renewables unit makes zero waste pledge for wind turbine blade production
A number of companies have sought to develop their own solutions to the challenge of blade recycling.
Protests against Covid rules and lockdowns erupt across Europe
Protests against fresh Covid restrictions have continued to rock Europe over the weekend.
New homes in England must have electric vehicle charging points, government says
Regulations will also apply to buildings where major renovations are taking place.
Ex-Unilever CEO takes swipe at Australia, says it would be ‘stupid’ not to phase out coal
While it remains an important source of electricity, coal has a substantial effect on the environment.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'honored' to have managed Manchester United, accepts it's time to 'step aside'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is "honoured" to have managed the team but accepts he paid the price for not being able to "take the next step," Sky Sports reports.
Google's Australia investment could be a big boost for the nation's A.I. scene
Google announced Monday that it plans to set up a new Google Research Australia lab in Sydney.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked by Manchester United after Watford defeat
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Manchester United after failing to win a trophy in nearly three years as manager.
'Please get vaccinated': France cautious on Covid situation after Austria, Germany impose strict measures
It comes at a time when many countries in Europe are imposing tougher public health restrictions to tackle a sharp upswing in Covid infections.
Fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg: ‘I don’t have many sins, but I do have a lot of ecological sins’
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg told CNBC that it's important to be aware of our ecological shortcomings, in order to achieve progress on sustainability.
Watch live: CDC panel to vote on Pfizer, Moderna Covid boosters for all adults
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Wednesday that the agency would act as quickly as possible on boosters.
Skype co-founder's VC firm is close to securing over $1 billion for a new start-up fund, sources say
Atomico, the VC firm set up by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom, is close to announcing a new start-up fund worth around $1.2 billion, according to sources.
Rolls-Royce says its all-electric aircraft is the world's fastest after it tops 387 mph
Over the last few years, a number of companies have sought to develop plans and concepts related to low and zero-emission aviation.
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