1Financead-hoc-news.de
Siemens Energy’s €1 Billion Buyback Is No Match for the AI Liquidation
Siemens Energy shares fell 6.3% on Friday, largely due to a broader tech rout that overwhelmed a €1B share repurchase program. The shares closed at €154.28, a 6.32% drop in a single session, a sharper decline than the broader DAX. This comes despite Siemens Energy's plan to repurchase up to €1 billion worth of equity by the end of September. Despite this, the company's fundamentals remain strong, with a record order backlog of €154 billion and a full-year guidance raised. The stock now sits 21% below its 52-week high of €195.54. However, technical issues remain, with the shares still trading nearly 10% above their 200-day moving average and a year-to-date gain of around 65%. Key catalysts include Eurostat's preliminary inflation data for June and the US ISM manufacturing PMIs.
2Sportseuropesays.com
Nine out of ten African teams secure World Cup round of 32 berth - Football
After 17 days of competition, Africa has had a record ten African football teams qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with nine of them heading to the knockout stage. The previous record was two. Congo's victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria's 3-3 draw against Austria were both notable victories. Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde, Egypt, Congo and Algeria also qualified for the round of 32. Only six African countries had previously qualified for knockout stages of the World Cup. The success of this year's tournament has highlighted the strength of African soccer, with Congo and Egypt both emerging as surprise qualifiers. The future of African football is also indicated by young talent, with young players emerging earlier in the game.
3Businessad-hoc-news.de
Adidas expands into safety footwear and gaming, shares react on Xetra
Adidas has expanded its brand reach with a move into European safety footwear and a gaming tie-up with Brawl Stars. The company's shares trade on Xetra under the ticker ADS, however, they have been mixed with longer-term performance. Adidas has entered the European personal protective equipment segment with a new safety footwear collection developed with GLO Brands. The collaboration aims to connect digital audiences with physical products through co-branded items and special events. The partnership reflects Adidas's broader push to integrate its marketing with interactive entertainment formats, a path also taken by peers like Nike and Puma.
4Techhindustantimes.com
Payal Gaming tears up recalling deepfake controversy on Alliance: 'Bolne mein bhi sharam aa rahi...'
Gaming influencer Payal Dhare, known as Payal Gaming, recalled her deepfake controversy on The Alliance. She shared her experiences with Ravi Kishan, Nikhil Chinapa, and the other contestants. The incident occurred last year when an intimate video was mistakenly mistaken for Payal gaming, leading many to believe she was the woman depicted in it. The Office of the Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra State Cyber Department found that the video had been manipulated using artificial intelligence.
5Financead-hoc-news.de
AMD extends AI-chip rally, shares trade near recent highs on NASDAQ
Advanced Micro Devices (US0079031078), a key AI-chip name on NASDAQ, is benefiting from a fresh UBS price target lift and strong AI-Chip demand. The bank increased its AMD price target to 670 dollars on June 25, while maintaining a Buy rating for the company. This move reflects confidence in the long-term demand for data center accelerators and server processors. AMD shares closed at 521.58 dollars on 26 2026, down 2.06 percent with volume above 52 million shares, reflecting sector volatility. Despite this recent pullback, recent coverage remains supportive of AMD's story centered on its focus on high-performance processors and accelerators.
6Worlddaytondailynews.com
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes on the Islamic Republic. The country has threatened to halt negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. The attacks targeted a residential building near Bahrain's international airport, which was damaged without casualties. The Kuwaiti military intercepted incoming Iranian drones and missiles, and Kuwait detected and intercepted two ballistic missiles. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's direct oversight have sparked tensions with the global community. The US and Iran traded attacks over the weekend, with the Central Command stating it struck Iranian military facilities, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities.
7Politicsghanawebbers.com
Mahama Proposes Five-Year Political Terms for Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has proposed a review of political office tenures, stating that four years is insufficient for meaningful government impact. He proposed that members of Parliament, the President, assemblymen, and district chief executives would serve five-year terms. The proposal was made during Mahama's tour of Ghana.
8Sportseuropesays.com
Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler set for final-round showdown at Travelers Championship - Golf
Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler are set to face off in the final round of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut, where they will be competing in a one-shot lead over each other. The Independent is supported by Americans across the political spectrum and chooses not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. This donation allows us to continue sending journalists to both sides of the story. Other notable results include a one shot lead over world No. 1 Schefflers, who finished with a 67 for 19-under, and a six-under 64. Other top performers include Shane Lowry, Alex Fitzpatrick, Eric Cole, and Shane Lowry.
9Worldeuropesays.com
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties - Japan
South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for security ties between the neighbouring countries. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi agreed to work on regional stability bilaterally and through partnerships with Washington. This follows a period of progress in the development of closer ties between South Korea, with US encouragement. However, tensions remain, including disputes over Korean women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War Two.
10Worldwixx.com
Ukraine hits refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region overnight
Ukraine has reportedly targeted Russian targets, including an oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region, causing acute fuel shortages. The incident occurred during a fire at the refinery, which reportedly left one person dead and another person injured in a nearby village. This comes as Ukraine continues its ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure. The Yaroslavl region, east of Moscow, has also been hit by the attacks, with temporary restrictions placed on some road routes.
11Healthglobalnation.inquirer.net
France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave – health agency
French health officials have reported around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave, which has affected much of western Europe for several days. Since June 24, there have been approximately 1,300 additional deaths compared to the previous months. The agency stated that 85 percent of these deaths were from individuals aged 65 and over. The sharpest increase in deaths was from individuals living at home, particularly in the Ile-de-France region. The heat eased across France on Sunday after days of intense temperatures.
