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Autonomous Bus public testing phase begins in Gozo
The autonomous bus project in Gozo commenced its public testing phase after the completion of the commissioning phase, marking another important milestone…
Espresso Prices in Italy Jump Nearly 25% in Five Years, Study Finds
A cup of espresso at an Italian bar now costs nearly a quarter more than it did five years ago, according to…
Bread and pasta prices face fresh pressure from war and extreme heat
Global food prices are expected to increase by 11.8% this year and by 4.8% in 2027, with the most severe impact expected…
Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms
As opening statements get underway in a landmark trial over claims that Meta Platforms misled the public about the safety of Instagram…
Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty
Oil prices climbed for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on whether the…
England moves to protect pubs as Wetherspoons cracks down on loud phone use
England is moving to strengthen protections for pubs while one of the country's largest pub chains is taking action against another source…
Lamborghini Marks Miura’s 60th Anniversary With Record Monterey Car Week Gathering
Automobili Lamborghini celebrated its heritage and latest performance technology during Monterey Car Week 2026, bringing together a record collection of historic Miuras…
Binance Gave Russia Client Data Used to Target Ukraine Donor
Binance last year handed Russian authorities details of cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns that were used as evidence to bring terrorism…
Growing number of young people in Germany not in work or training
The number of 20 to 24-year-olds in Germany who were neither employed nor doing training or studies rose to 10% in 2025…
Oil struggles for direction as US-Iran talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
Oil prices gave up early gains on Monday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks revived concerns over prolonged Middle East tensions, but the absence…
Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday, following attacks on tankers, while U.S.-Iran talks to…
Italy fines businesses after water safety violations found in nationwide sweep
More than half of the inspections carried out at bars and restaurants across Italy last month found irregularities involving the bottling and…