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Volkswagen has opened pre-bookings for its flagship SUV, the Tayron R-Line, in India. The model will be offered as a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) unit and will be locally assembled at Volkswagen's plant in India. The SUV is scheduled to launch in February 2026.

More than 5,100 people in Germany died from heat-related causes this year until the end of June, the Robert Koch Institute reports. But how can researchers prove that someone died because of soaring temperatures?

Parliament has adjusted imperial succession laws in the country, seeking to ensure the royal line endures, but maintained the bar on women emperors. A popular princess, Aiko, would be next in line if sex was no issue.