
Once upon a time, Apple’s new-device announcements were magic. Then everyone bought an iPhone.

The iPhone Isn’t Cool Anymore

While construction and approval are already underway ...

Study on the LNG terminal on Rügen criticizes the project as unnecessary and harmful to the climate

Germany's only deep-water port, JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven, turns eleven on Thursday ...

JadeWeserPort turns eleven
utilization far below expectations

Apple didn't tinker with the USB-C port in the iPhone 15 series to disadvantage standard cables ...

iPhone 15 USB-C port doesn't hide any nasty secrets

44 cities want to be "safe havens" especially for ...

"Safe havens" my ass. Baden-Württemberg's largest cities are struggling to cope with the influx of refugees
Quick Glance: Refugee Influx: Baden-Württemberg's Largest Cities Struggle Without Safe Harbors
- The city hopes for support from the federal government.
- Heidelberg continues to support the initiative.
- The number of refugees in Heidelberg is significantly higher in 2023 compared to 2022.
- The already tense housing market in Heidelberg is also affected.

The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar ...

Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time
Care to see how the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 stacks up against another modern console?
Here’s our side-by-side comparison:
Quick Glance: Mortal Kombat 1: Fans Demand Refunds for Poor Switch Port
- Players are demanding refunds for Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch due to its shocking graphics.
- Critics have praised the Xbox version with a score of 88 as the best Mortal Kombat to date.
- The Nintendo Switch version, however, disappoints with abysmal graphics.
- It remains unclear if players are actually succeeding in securing refunds.

#RussiaUkraineWar | Ukrainian forces target Russian naval base in Crimea in missile attack
Russia claims to have shot down 5 missilesMohammed Saleh joined by Edward ... Show more

The nature conservation organization Nabu wanted to stop construction ...

Holiday island of Rügen
Nabu fails with application to stop construction of LNG terminal
Quick Glance: Nabu Fails to Halt Construction of Rügen LNG Terminal
- Nabu seeks baustopp for planned Rügen LNG terminal
- Nabu fails to achieve baustopp goal at Bundesverwaltungsgericht
- Deutsche Umwelthilfe's request for legal protection rejected
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Association requests baustopp to protect reefs

Since mid-July, five freighters have already sailed safely from a Ukrainian port toward the Bosphorus ...

Black Sea
more and more ships defy Russian naval blockade

The Elblandbahn association is providing a special attraction for the city festival in Torgau ...

For the city festival
shuttle rides on the Torgau harbor railway.

Apple unveiled its new iPhone 15 models this week, and some fans say they lack innovation.

Apple fans slam iPhone 15 as disappointing, underwhelming
Quick Glance: iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max impress with benchmark results
- The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are among the most powerful phones of 2023 and have now appeared on Geekbench.
- Based on the Geekbench results, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max seem to be the most powerful phones in the world.
- Interestingly, these benchmark listings also mention 8GB of RAM, which is 2GB more than the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have.
- In the meantime, for everything we do know about Apple’s latest best phone contenders, check out our hands-on iPhone 15 review, our hands-on iPhone 15 Pro review, and our hands-on iPhone 15 Pro Max review.

Apple has finally pulled the plug on its proprietary Lightning cables and connectors ...

iPhone 15 has new port, but industry chases the wireless charger dream

The Pro and Pro Max still look like iPhones, but you’ll notice the differences — the Action Button, the titanium body ...

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max hands-on

Ukraine launched a missile attack on the headquarters of ...

Ukraine launches missile attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea, officials say
Quick Glance: Ukraine breaks through final Russian defense line
- Clarity emerges behind the attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol.
- The USA promises Ukraine a limited number of ATACMS missiles.
- Recent events in the war against Ukraine.
- Ukraine breaks through the final Russian defense line in Zaporizhia.

Setback for opponents of the LNG terminal on Rügen: The Federal ...

Dispute project on Rügen
Court rejects application to stop construction of LNG terminal
Speaking in the French port city of Marseille, the pontiff criticised European countries ...

Pope Francis says Europe does not have migrant 'emergency'

Apple's latest iPhone 15 series has four models with different features and prices ...

Every iPhone 15 Model Compared
Base vs. Plus vs. Pro vs. Pro Max

In Marseille, Francis Urges Europe to Heed the Plight of Migrants

In Marseille, Pope Francis urges Europe to heed the plight of migrants
Quick Glance: Divergent Views on Immigration: Emmanuel Macron and Pope Francis
- The French president and the pontiff will meet during an episcopal visit to Marseille.
- Macron advocates for firmness and control of migratory flows, while the pope supports the broadest possible reception of foreigners.
- The pope is expected to offer a prayer for migrants who have disappeared at sea.
- On Saturday, he is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Marseille.

Pope Francis blasted the treatment of migrants as "bargaining chips" on Friday in the Mediterranean port of Marseille amid a new influx of would-be ... Show more
Apple is hoping that its new iPhones can bust a sales slump, fend off renewed competition ...

Apple's iPhone 15 event kicks off on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
Quick Glance: Apple transitions from Lightning to USB-C for iPhones
- The upcoming iPhone 15 is reported to be transitioning to the USB-C format.
- Apple is allegedly planning a forthcoming change in how its future iPhone models are charged.
- Phones have been using the Lightning connector since 2012.
- FOX Business has reached out to Apple for a comment.

A new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Mukran on Ruegen Island in the German Baltic Sea should be operational from ...

Germany builds up LNG import terminals

oods of migrants arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa within days after a ...

"Turning point reached"
chaotic scenes - thousands of new refugees on Lampedusa.

Apple is likely to announce a new smartphone with a USB-C port instead of the standard ...

The iPhone 15 may be getting a USB-C port — but wireless is what’s next

Mortal Kombat 1's story mode and Tower endings leave five key conflicts ...

Mortal Kombat 1 already teased a sequel. Here are 5 key takeaways from the ending

A second cargo vessel, the Aroyat, has left the Ukrainian Black Sea port of ...

Second vessel leaves Ukraine's Black Sea port after loading grain -source

Apple has incorporated the USB-C universal charging port into its new range of iPhones ...

Apple adds USB-C charging port required by Europe to its new iPhone

Peggy's Cove and several other shorelines throughout the Halifax area were deemed ...

People in Halifax warned to avoid shorelines during Lee. Some didn’t listen

Libya’s top prosecutor says he has opened an investigation ...

Libya probes the collapse of two dams after flooding devastated an eastern city, killing over 11,000
Quick Glance: Death Toll Rises to 11,300 in Derna Floods
- Deadly floods in Derna caused by unusually strong storm
- Wadi Derna flooded, buildings destroyed, people washed out to sea
- 11,300 deaths and 10,100 missing, according to Libyan Red Crescent
- 30,000 people displaced in Derna, thousands homeless in other towns

A Ceredigion man was sent an error-strewn 'secondary' notice in Welsh

Drivers urged not to pay parking fines that 'disrespect' Welsh language

Two cargo ships have arrived in one of Ukraine’s ports this weekend ...

First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia's exit from grain deal
Dropping the lightning port brings the iPhone in line not just with other Apple ...

Apple reveals iPhone 15 with USB-C charging port to comply with EU rules

If you’re considering buying a Hyundai EV, now may be a great time. Hyundai is now ...

Hyundai EV buyers get free ChargePoint L2 home charger, install credit
Quick Glance: Get a Free ChargePoint and $600 Off Installation with Hyundai EV Purchase
- Hyundai is providing a complimentary ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger and up to $600 discount on installation for customers buying a new Ioniq 5, 6, or Kona EV.
- The additional $600 installation discount is only applicable for services ordered through Hyundai’s website.
- Visit hyundaihomemarketplace.com, select the charger, schedule installation, and apply the coupon code.
- Maintain communication with Hyundai’s energy advisor during the ordering and installation process to ensure a seamless experience.

If MSC joins HHLA, Rolf Habben Jansen announces not only a possible partial withdrawal of containers from Hapag-Lloyd itself ... Show more

Russia apparently attacks Ukrainian ports on the Danube again. Drones hit Ismajil ...

Right on NATO border
Russian attack destroys truck at port on Danube River

The Sevastopol Shipyard in Russian-annexed Crimea was on ...

Crimea shipyard burning after a Ukrainian attack and 24 are injured, Russian-installed official says
Quick Glance: Fire in Crimean shipyard, ships damaged in Ukrainian missile attack
- The Sevastopol Shipyard in Crimea was ablaze on Wednesday as Ukraine launched missiles, damaging two ships, according to Russia's defense ministry.
- Two ships under repair were damaged as a result of enemy cruise missile strikes.
- The shipyard, located on the peninsula annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, is responsible for building and repairing ships and submarines for the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
- The fleet has carried out multiple drone and missile attacks on Ukraine.

For a second straight day in the French port city of Marseille, Pope Francis took aim at European countries that have used “alarmist propaganda” to justify ... Show more

Ten missiles and three unmanned boats were used to attack the home of Russia's Black Sea fleet ...

Ukraine launches missile attack on Crimea, Russia says

A cruise missile attack caused an explosion in Russia's military headquarters at the Russian ...

Ukrainian missiles strike Russia’s major naval base in Crimea

Fierce fighting breaks out around Bakhmut. The International Criminal Court opens an office in Kiev ...

Ukraine update
“Wreckage blocks Crimea’s only dry dock”

Ukraine's military said its forces had struck naval targets and port ...

Ukraine's military says it hit naval targets, port infrastructure in Sevastopol bay
Bloc will have a ‘need for American energy’ says Ditte Juul Jørgensen

Top EU energy official says US gas will be needed for decades
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin take a tour of Russian space port Vostochny Cosmodrome. #KimJongUn #VladimirPutin #VostochnyCosmodrome

he Port of Hamburg is in crisis. Because the Senate wants to sell shares ...

Battle for the Port of Hamburg
the gateway to the world shrinks to the eye of a needle

🌾The first two ships have confirmed their readiness to use the temporary corridor towards Chornomorsk port to load almost 20,000 tonnes of wheat ... Show more

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected Russia’s ...

North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia's Far East
Quick Glance: Is Russia Exchanging Fighter Jets for North Korean Artillery Projectiles?
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a factory that manufactures advanced fighter aircraft during his tour of Russia.
- Kim inspected manufacturing facilities at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KnAAPO) in the Russian Far East, leading to speculation about a potential exchange of artillery projectiles and other materials for new or at least newer jets to modernize North Korea's aging air force.
- Official photos of Kim's visit to KnAAPO show the North Korean leader accompanied by Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov.
- A customer without the scruples of North Korea could be an attractive alternative if the offer is right.

After the fireworks and the big parade on Saturday evening, the Cruise Days in Hamburg come to an ...

Cruise Days in Hamburg
parade of cruise ships and fireworks

🚢The Palau-flagged ship AROYAT left the port of Chornomorsk in Odesa region. It will transport 17,600 tons of Ukrainian wheat to Egypt ... Show more

As early as mid-July, Russia is withdrawing from the grain deal with Ukraine ...

Despite the Russian blockade
two grain ships head for the Ukrainian port

Conflicts in Libya have left thousands of people dead and the country riven by political ...

How a decade of conflict and division put Libya in peril of disaster

Follow along for live updates as Apple unveils it's latest products ...

What time is Apple event 2023? Live updates on new iPhone 15, iOS 17, USB-C charger, more
Quick Glance: Apple Watch Series 9 Unveiled: S9 Chip, 'Double Tap' Gesture, and More
- The Apple Watch Series 9 offers significantly improved performance with the S9 Apple silicon chip, a 'Double Tap' hand gesture for touchless interaction, Precision Finding for iPhone, and more.
- The Series 9 has been internally redesigned, featuring a completely new Apple silicon chip.
- Siri requests are now processed on the Apple Watch, resulting in faster and more secure performance, and Siri can now access health data.
- Dictation on the Series 9 is up to 25% more accurate than the Series 8, thanks to secure on-device processing.

Giant port and rail project that will link India to Europe via the Middle East announced at the G20 Summit

Honda joins Ford, GM, Nissan and Fisker in the wave of carmakers that will use Tesla's NACS charging port ...

Honda Adopts Tesla Charging for Its EVs Coming in 2025

European regulators passed a rule requiring USB-C charging across electronic devices ...

Apple Unveils iPhone 15 With Changes to Its USB-C Charger

China: With signs of strong orders, Apple delays high-end iPhone 15 models

China
With signs of strong orders, Apple delays high-end iPhone 15 models

Around a quarter of a million people attended the Cruise Days in the Port of Hamburg over the weekend. The world's largest cruise ship event came to an end on ... Show more

For the first time since the end of the grain deal, two freighters enter the Black Sea port of ...

Night in Ukraine
Two grain ships reach Ukrainian port.

Things can't go on like this in the West's relations with Africa. A Nigerian government ...

Africa loses patience
"We won't be taken for a ride anymore"
Quick Glance: Africa's Patience Runs Out: No More Exploitation by the West
- The West's relationship with Africa needs to change.
- A Nigerian government official speaks candidly about Ukraine, China, and colonialism.

YouTuber Marques Brownlee says the new USB-C port on the iPhone 15 lets it transfer battery ...

iPhone 15 charges other phones via 'handshake,' YouTube star says

The iPhone 15 is expected to be announced on September 12 with a USB-C charging port for the first time to ...

New iPhone expected to switch to USB-C charging port

It was the fourth time the Coast Guard has intercepted Reza Baluchi on his ...

Coast Guard arrests a man trying to run a giant hamster wheel across the Atlantic
Quick Glance: Coast Guard apprehends man attempting to cross the Atlantic in a giant hamster wheel
- Reza Baluchi was taken into custody by the U.S. Coast Guard while attempting to cross the Atlantic in a 'hydro pod' made of buoys.
- Baluchi once again refused to leave his vessel and informed the officers that the bomb was not real.
- A day or two later, a cold front hit the bubble on his side, so [Baluchi] activated a spot device, and the Coast Guard came to his rescue.
- This time, the Coast Guard encountered Baluchi, informed him that his voyage was being terminated due to manifest unsafety, and instructed him to board their boat.

A family went on a Caribbean cruise. What she didn't know was that when she returned she would ...

Cost trap
Cruise passenger has to pay hundreds of euros extra

It is one of the gastronomic attractions in Emden: the Standbar at the Old Binnenhafen ...

Hoping for a few nice last weeks at the end of the season

The impromptu marine show happened around 5pm on the Auckland waterfront.

Pod of killer whales provide perfect backdrop for Auckland waterfront walkers

Honda announced that it will adopt the Tesla-designed NACS connector in its electric vehicles in North ...

Honda announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS connector

After the grain agreement expired, Russia repeatedly bombarded important ports in Ukraine with ...

Infrastructure damaged
Russia attacks Danube port and Kiev

The "USS Gerald R. Ford" is scheduled to drop anchor in the Gulf of Trieste in mid-September ...

Largest warship in the world calls at the port of Trieste

Russian drones have been hitting Ukrainian port facilities on the border with Nato member ...

Ukraine war
Romania reveals Russian drone parts hit its territory
Quick Glance: Romania: Russian Drones Hit the Country
- The attack seriously violates Romania's sovereignty.
- Ukrainian drones explode in Romania after an attack on the Ukrainian port.
- Romanian officials provide no explanation for previous vehement denials of the drone incident.
- It is unclear whether the drone was shot down or crashed on Romanian territory.

The first distribution centre at New Zealand's biggest inland port was opened in Waikato on Wednesday.

Kmart opens first distribution centre at Ruakura Superhub

US officials are urging North Korea to cease any arms negotiations with Russia amid reports that Kim Jong Un may meet with ...

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Russia's war in Ukraine

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Elon Musk shouldn’t be calling the shots on how Ukraine fights

In a dramatic incident in the port of Piraeus, a man is killed ...

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crew pushes latecomer off ferry - man drowns
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