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Europe’s airports thirst for jet fuel
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (752+ words) The Middle East war risks causing fuel shortages at air hubs on the continent, with flights already being canceled. BRUSSELS " European airports face a looming shortage of jet fuel as the ripple effect of Iran's closure of the Strait of…...
Italian football chief resigns after World Cup debacle provoked political outcry
57+ min ago (335+ words) Members of Giorgia Meloni's coalition urged Gabriele Gravina to step down after Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this week. Italy's football federation President Gabriele Gravina stepped down Thursday after the men's national team failed to qualify for the…...
Pedro Sánchez, Lamine Yamal slam anti-Muslim chanting at Spain football game against Egypt
1+ day, 5+ min ago (372+ words) Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez rebuked an "uncivil minority" for targeting visiting fans and players. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez on Wednesday condemned Spanish football fans for directing chants demeaning Muslims at Egypt's national team and their supporters. The incident took…...
Italy’s World Cup fiasco sparks political fury
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (402+ words) Fallout from Bosnia defeat was the first thing on the parliamentary agenda Wednesday morning. The country of Alessandro Del Piero, Roberto Baggio and Andrea Pirlo suffered a football tragedy on Tuesday night " and its politicians are incandescent with rage. Italian…...
The next big test for self-driving cars
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1267+ words) Global power is in flux. Your daily guide to what comes next. Send tips here | View in your browser London has spent decades getting cars off its streets.Waymo, the Google spinoff synonymous with driverless ride-hailing across ten American cities,…...
EU lawmakers urge Commission to get tough on FIFA over World Cup tickets
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (315+ words) A controversial dynamic pricing system annoys members of the European Parliament. BRUSSELS " A group of European Parliament lawmakers is pressing the European Commission to look into FIFA's ticket-selling tactics for the World Cup, amid concerns these could violate EU competition…...
Eurovision to host Asian version of song contest in Bangkok
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (352+ words) South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan will participate in the spin-off competition. Eurovision will debut an Asian version of its song competition in Thailand this November, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced Tuesday....
Brussels says Europeans should consider traveling less to avoid energy shortages
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (435+ words) It reflects growing fears in Europe that the Iran war is sparking an all-out global economic crisis. This article is also available in: German BRUSSELS "The European Commission is asking member countries to consider cutting back on oil and gas…...
Seafarers trapped in the Gulf are suffering — it’s time we paid attention
6+ day, 39+ min ago (794+ words) As global confrontation intensifies, shipping crews are left to face the consequences. And the result is real human tragedy. Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, author of the award-winning "Goodbye Globalization" and a regular columnist for…...
Europe’s struggling auto sector eyes defense contract lifeline
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (846+ words) The bloc's push to become war-ready offers a way for carmakers and parts suppliers to stay afloat. BRUSSELS " Europe's push to rearm has the continent's embattled auto industry looking to take on defense production to stave off employment woes and…...