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2026-03-02

Berlin (dpa) - Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on Monday heard two climate lawsuits against carmakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The German Environmental Aid Association (DUH), an environmental advocacy group, is seeking a ruling that would prevent the automakers from selling new vehicles with polluting combustion engines from 2030 onwards. The key legal question is whether companies can be required to take such measures independently of go......

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European markets fall as Middle East tensions escalate

2026-03-02 21:00:41

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450 flights cancelled at German airports due to Iran conflict

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2026-03-02 20:30:20

Zurich seals the deal to buy London-listed insurer Beazley for £8.1bn

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£2bn class action claims UK PlayStation users overcharged for games

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Top German court hears climate lawsuits against BMW and Mercedes

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Estonian Q4 GDP growth revised lower

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