
UK Consumer Confidence Rebounds After Softer Inflation Signs
UK consumer confidence rebounded in August as inflation showed signs of cooling and strong wage growth buoyed household
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Hikers snap latest photo of ‘naked wolf man’ in German forest
A mysterious naked “wolf man” holding a wooden spear has been photographed by hikers in the Harz mountains of central Germany. The photos show the man covered in dirt and hair as he plays with sand on the floor. The hikers, Gina Weiss, 31, and her friend Tobi, 38, were walking in the woods near Blankenburg in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on Tuesday evening when they spotted him. “When we reached the sand caves we saw the wolf man. He stood up high on one of the caves and held a long wooden stick like a lance in his arm,” Ms Weiss told Bild newspaper. The wolf man and the hikers locked eyes but no words passed between them in those ten minutes, the hikers said. “He wouldn’t take his eyes of us, said nothing. He looked dirty like a Stone Age man from a history book.” Reports of a wolf man are not uncommon in Blankenburg. Authorities said they have been receiving intel about such a figure roaming the forests for the past five years. Fire sites and branch shelters have even been found in the area, as Alexander Beck, the head of Blankenburg fire brigade, said: “Someone clearly knows how to live outside and adapt to the changing seasons.” Members of the fire brigade have also reported seeing a forest dweller wearing fur but said that he ran off, according to MDR, the regional public broadcaster. In March this year, hikers said they saw a “wolf man” running around the forest and also reported seeing a fire-bolt. Emergency services searched the area but only found old fire sites. A volunteer with the local fire service told The Telegraph that they had not noticed anything unusual in the forest. They described the story as “nonsense” and suggested the photos of the wolf man were “a prank”. Nonetheless, Germany’s dense forests and shrubbery have always inspired folklore, with the ninetheenth-century Brothers Grimm among the most notable fairytale collections to be rooted in the dark woods. Read More In-N-Out owner reveals where ‘animal style’ name comes from More hearings begin soon for Summit's proposed CO2 pipeline. Where does the project stand? Here’s the best time to plant fruits and vegetables
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Russia’s Fuel Exports Head for 15-Month Low Amid Local Demand
Russia’s refined fuel exports are on course to slump to a 15-month low, amid strong domestic demand for
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Rolex to Buy Bucherer in Major Retail Move for Swiss Giant
Rolex SA is upending the world of luxury watch retailing by buying Bucherer AG in a deal that
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Heat in Southern Europe Set to Give Way to Cooler Temperatures
Parts of southern Europe will get a final few days of hotter-than-normal temperatures before a broad pattern of
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Watches of Switzerland Plunges After Rolex Buys Rival Retailer
Shares of Watches of Switzerland Group Plc fell as much as 25% on concerns the biggest retailer of
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Ukraine Recap: Biden, Zelenskiy Talk a Day After Prigozhin Death
US President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday discussed the training of Ukrainian fighter pilots,
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Heineken Secures Exit From Russia With €1 Sale to Arnest Group
Heineken NV said it completed a deal to sell its assets and leave Russia, becoming one of the
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Europe Gas Heads for Weekly Drop on Hopes Australia Risks Easing
European natural gas headed for its first weekly drop this month amid hopes that Australian exporters will soon
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ECB’s Nagel Says Much Too Early to Consider Rate Hike Pause
European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said that he’s not convinced inflation is under control enough
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UK Energy Price Cap Falls But Millions Set For Higher Bills
UK energy bills are set to fall from October though millions of households could still face higher costs
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German Economy Stalled in Second Quarter, Weighed Down by Trade
Germany’s economy exited recession by the slimmest margin in the second quarter but its sluggish performance continues to
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