Half SUV, half van, all-electric and a massive range: Renault is preparing to roll out its successor to the Scénic and a study called Vision Scénic is giving us an idea of what designers have planned for this compact multi-purpose vehicle. Renault says…
Biden: Finland and Sweden will make NATO stronger
US President Joe Biden has given his full backing to Finland and Sweden joining NATO. “This is in my view and the view of our team a momentous day. It’s a very, very good day. Today, I’m proud to welcome and offer the strong support of the United State…
Ex-German chancellor Schröder loses office amid sanctions call
Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder, criticized for his links to Russia, will have to give up his office at the Bundestag and also faced calls from the EU Parliament on Thursday to be sanctioned. A German parliamentary budget committee ruled he m…
Israeli government hangs in balance after lawmaker quits
Thursday brought a fresh setback for Israel’s fragile eight-party government coalition, with a parliamentarian from the left-wing Meretz party pulling out in protest at authorities’ treatment of Palestinians. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is left with…
NATO chief expects quick admission of Finland, Sweden despite Erdogan
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is confident of a swift admission of Sweden and Finland to the military alliance, despite Turkey’s temporary veto. “I am confident that we will come to a quick decision to welcome Finland and Sweden into the NATO…
Jordanian king restricts Prince Hamzah’s movements and communications
Jordan’s King Abdullah II issued a royal decree on Thursday restricting the communications, residency and movements of his half-brother Prince Hamzah, the royal court said in a statement. “I have decided to approve a recommendation of the council forme…
Report: Former Bayern coach Kovac to take job at Wolfsburg
Former Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac is to take the job at VfL Wolfsburg, after the departure of Florian Kohfeldt, according to the Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ) newspaper. Citing sources close to the club’s supervisory board, WAZ said the deci…
Man with crossbow in custody after injuring employee at German school
A 21-year-old man who used a crossbow to seriously injure a school employee in the northern German port city of Bremerhaven was in police custody, law enforcement officials said on Thursday. The weapon was found during his arrest along with a shotgun a…
Mercedes-Benz eyes luxury market with cheaper models set to be axed
Carmaker Mercedes-Benz is to concentrate on luxury vehicles because these offer the best chances of “economic growth and job security,” chief executive Ola Källenius said on Thursday at an online conference. The German manufacturer wants to upgrade its…
Kimmich and company return as Flick picks German Nations League squad
Germany coach Hansi Flick has picked no newcomer into a 26-strong squad for upcoming Nations League games and rather banks on experience in the games which serve as important tests ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. The only uncapped player is reserve go…