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Economist Urges Temporary Autobahn Speed Limits

Skip next section IN DEPTH — Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war April 3, 2026 IN DEPTH — Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war One of the earliest major demos took place in Jena in Thuringia Image: Bodo Schackow/dpa/picture alliance More than 100 peace marches and related events are planned around

Middle East Conflict Drives Fuel Shortages Across Africa

A month into the war on Iran, Africa is scrambling to keep its engines running. In Kenya, there are reports of shortages of roughly 20% hitting petrol stations; suppliers attribute most of this to panic buying.

Courts Push Tech Firms Toward Design Accountability

Mary Rodee, whose 15-year-old son died by suicide, points to a banner listing victims' names outside Los Angeles Superior Court on March 25, 2026, after a jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms.

Iran conflict: Oil surges and markets tumble after Trump address

Skip next section Germany joins UK-led talks on Hormuz shipping April 2, 2026 Germany joins UK-led talks on Hormuz shipping Germany is taking part in UK-led talks on securing the Strait of Hormuz after the US signaled others should handle the issue.

Prediction Markets Threaten New Hampshire Betting Revenue

Some states with legal gambling are concerned about losing a cut to new technology The state of New Hampshire receives revenue from sports wagers made with DraftKings, but officials are worried that people will switch to new prediction market platforms. Zoey Knox/NHPR hide caption toggle caption Zoey Knox/NHPR Two things have New Hampshire state Sen.

One Year After Trump's Tariffs: Progress and Problems

President Trump ordered double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports on April 2 last year. This is where things now stand a year later. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images A year ago, President Trump ordered double-digit tariffs on virtually everything the U.S. imports.

Germany caps fuel price hikes to once daily

Skip next section Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime April 1, 2026 Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime In cities like Berlin poverty and crime have become more visibleImage: Carsten Koall/dpa/picture alliance Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported?

India’s Jet Fuel Tops Rs200,000 Amid Middle East Conflict

Skip next section Delhi mayor receives bomb threat by email April 1, 2026 Delhi mayor receives bomb threat by email A bomb threat gripped the New Delhi mayor's office on Wednesday after it received an email saying "Bomb Blast in Mayor's Office at 2.11," local media reported.

Russia’s Oil Tanker First to Reach Cuba Since Blockade

A Russian oil tanker carrying hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil arrived in Cuba in the early hours of Tuesday, providing a small relief to the US-blockaded island nation. The Anatoly Kolodkin docked in Cuba's port of Matanzas east of Havana, carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil.

Air Canada CEO to retire amid French-language backlash

Air Canada's CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year, the airline said on Monday , following criticism of his English-only message of condolence after the death of two pilots in a collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport.