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German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'
German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'
Business and Economy
by  AFP

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday moves by European capitals to up their defences and reduce their reliance on the United States were an unprecedented growth opportunity for the group. In Germany, the country's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Europe to develop independence from the United States in defence and looked to up Berlin's military efforts.

'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch
'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch
Business and Economy
by  AFP

A routine crew rotation at the International Space Station has taken on unusual significance: It paves the way for a pair of astronauts stranded for more than nine months to finally come home. SpaceX boss Musk has suggested, without providing specifics, that he had offered Biden a "rescue" mission outside of the routine crew rotations.