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Germany halts arms exports over Gaza war
Press TV
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August 11, 2025
Germany has once again reaffirmed its decision to halt arms exports to Israel in response to the regime’s plan to expand its aggression in Gaza by occupying Gaza City. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday in an interview with public...
Farming Simulator 25 Reveals New Mercedes-Benz Pack
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
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August 10, 2025
Posted in: Farming Simulator, Games, GIANTS Software, Video Games | Tagged: Farming Simulator 25, Mercedes Benz Farming Simulator 25 has a new pack of vehicles coming out next month as players will have acces to several Mercedes-Benz trucks...
Germany's economy at risk, expert warns, as Merz nears 100 days
Daily Finland
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Just under 100 days after taking office, Germany's new conservative-led coalition government faces a sobering assessment from leading economic expert Veronika Grimm, reported dpa. While the economy shows some signs of hope and key sentiment...
Italy's Mount Vesuvius, a popular tourist destination, closes over wildfire
CBS News
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Italian firefighters and the army on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it had 12 teams on the ground and six Canadair...
Cattle, buffalo products from Italy, France banned
Business World
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August 10, 2025
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on imports of live cattle and buffalo from France and Italy. In Memorandum Order No. 43, the DA also banned byproducts like milk and milk products, embryos, skin, and semen from Italy....
What Lobsters and Chickens Reveal About Europe’s Trade Strategy
The New York Times
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August 9, 2025
The European Union’s trade deal with the Trump administration has met with fierce criticism because on its face, it is full of giveaways to Washington and devoid of victories for the bloc’s 27 nations. But to understand Europe’s approach, consider...
‘No one will purchase’: Andhra shrimp farmers fear they could get priced out of US market
The Indian Express
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August 10, 2025
Andhra Pradesh’s shrimp farmers are bracing for the impact of US tariffs that will touch 59.72% after US President Donald Trump announced 25% additional tariffs over and above the 25% announced earlier, as well as the 5.76% countervailing duty and...
Peter Spencer: Parkwind Country Manager looking at plans for offshore wind farms in South Taranaki
Newstalk ZB
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August 10, 2025
Belgian company Parkwind is exploring plans to build a large scale offshore wind farm in South Taranaki. Parkwind Country Manager Peter Spencer says that Europe and Australia have already put these systems into place. 'The Europeans are the...
How Germany’s “death Strip” Became A Sustainable Lifeline
Forbes
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A preserved East German guard tower along the Elbe River in Lenzen, Germany. Aren Elliott The Elbe River near the German village of Lenzen was a favorite crossing point for East Germans trying to flee to the west during the Cold War. They even had...
The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start
Sail-World
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August 10, 2025
by The Ocean Race 10 Aug 10:13 PDT 10 August 2025 Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their...
Italy's Mount Vesuvius, a popular tourist destination, closes over wildfire
Yahoo News
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Italian firefighters and the army on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it had 12 teams on the ground and six Canadair...
Thousands flock to Farmers Bash
The Irish News
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It was more than just country music that drew thousands to the annual Farmers Bash in Belfast over the weekend. Indie rock band, Kaiser Chiefs, closed the weekend festival on Sunday. According to organisers, fans travelled from as far away as the...
Italy's Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists over wildfire
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Italian firefighters and the army on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it had 12 teams on the ground and six Canadair...
India News | Delhi: Sharpshooter of Nitu Dabodiya Gang Held with Italy-made Pistol
Latestly
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August 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 10 (ANI) Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a desperate member of the notorious Neetu Dabodhiya Gang, officials said on Sunday. The arrested accused, identified as Dev Vart alias Mohla (33), a resident of Majra Dabas,...
Firefighters bring huge blaze in France under control
Bloomer Advance - Wisconsin
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Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France but still face a "complicated" struggle, but officials warned on Sunday that scorching heat and dry winds could reignite the blaze. The fire, which has ravaged a vast area of...
Free farming, not freebies: Trump tariffs can be India’s inflection point in agriculture to break away from short-termism
The Economic Times
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August 10, 2025
In the 1946 novel, Zorba the Greek, Nikos Kazantzakis writes: 'Look, one day I had gone to a little village. An old grandfather of ninety was busy planting an almond tree. 'What, grandfather!' I exclaimed. 'Planting an almond tree?' And he, bent...
Financing agric in Zim: What are the challenges, opportunities?
Zimbabwe Independent
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Field day ... In order to build up agriculture, resettled farmers need finance. The previous three blogs have offered some insights into the different dynamics of financing agriculture in Zimbabwe — covering in turn loans/credit, remittances and...
Farming in the Future: Securing Britain’s Agri-Future
The London Economic
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August 10, 2025
As the UK looks to secure its food systems amid climate stress, shifting trade dynamics, and sustainability demands, the story of Oleg Bakhmatyuk and his company UkrLandFarming offers a compelling blueprint. Based in Ukraine, this Eastern European...
Firefighters battle huge blaze in France
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Fontjoncouse, France 10 August, 2025, 22:40 People walk through a burnt-out farm following wildfires in Fontjoncouse, southern France on Saturday. | AFP photo Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France...
DA bans cattle imports from France, Italy
The Manila Times
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August 10, 2025
A TEMPORARY ban has been imposed on the importation from France and Italy of live cattle and buffalo and their byproducts, to prevent the entry of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) virus into the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced....