Should our worst fears materialize, flying could become a nerve-racking ordeal for passengers in the coming weeks and months. If, as a result of the Iran war and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, jet fuel begins to run short, significant disruptions to air traffic are likely.
To many observers, the career of Spanish pop star Rosalia could look like an overnight success. One moment, the now 33-year-old artist seemed relatively unknown to an international audience; the next, she was performing on the world's biggest stages and collaborating with major names like Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Björk.
North Korea has removed all references to reunification with South Korea from its constitution, according to a document circulating on Wednesday. The revision marks a sharp break from decades of policy dating back to 1948, when Pyongyang had formally committed to pursuing unification. How has North Korea changed its constitution?
Skip next section IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel May 6, 2026 IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel Currently, there are sufficient kerosene stocks, as seen here at Düsseldorf Airport.
Berliners lost 60 hours to traffic congestion last year, which is something Oliver Collmann is hoping to change. The engineer spent years working on software for self-driving cars before realizing he really wanted to use his skills for things "that are more in the general interest of humankind."
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An Australian man accused of killing 15 people in an antisemitic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach will face a slew of additional charges, court officials said on Wednesday. Naveed A. was accused of opening fire, along with his father, at families celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah last December.
Authorities in Australia said on Wednesday that 13 Australians linked to alleged members of the extremist "Islamic State" (IS) group plan to return home from Syria. The returnees include four women and nine children, who had been living in Syria's Roj camp.