On April 5, 2025, the Czech Republic marked a significant milestone in railway innovation with the launch of its first autonomous passenger train. The train, named Edita, operates on the Kopidlno–Dolní Bousov line, a historic route revitalized for this purpose. Developed by AŽD Praha, a Czech signalling manufacturer, Edita is a modified 810 series diesel […]
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Tangier, Morocco, is set to enhance its urban transportation infrastructure with a significant light rail project, aligning with the nation’s broader Railway Strategy 2040. This initiative aims to modernize the city’s transit network, facilitating improved mobility for residents and visitors, particularly in anticipation of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Project Overview The planned light rail […]
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The projection is below the 2.5 per cent threshold widely viewed as signalling a global recession. It also represents a significant deceleration compared to average annual growth rates prior to the COVID-19 pandemic when global growth was already subdued. Threats and volatility The report cited mounting threats including trade policy shocks, financial volatility and a […]
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The Rugumba River burst its banks, inundating large areas of Kalemie and Nyunzu territories, destroying homes, schools and agricultural land. Thousands have been left without shelter or a means to earn a living, while key crops such as cassava, maize, and peanuts have been wiped out, worsening an already serious food insecurity situation in the […]
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The latest European State of the Climate report illustrates clearly the impact of climate change in Europe and the Arctic. In 2024, Europe was the fastest-warming continent, with a clear climate divide – eastern parts suffered from extreme heat and drought, while western parts were extremely hot and humid. At the same time, it experienced […]
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Brescia, Italy – Lawyers representing climate and human rights activists have filed a formal complaint against the Brescia Police Precinct, alleging unlawful detention, degrading treatment, and gender-based violence during the handling of a peaceful protest earlier this year. On 7 April 2025, attorneys for Extinction Rebellion Italy submitted a complaint to the Brescia Public Prosecutor, […]
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A British cabinet minister’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account was hijacked on Tuesday and used to promote a fake cryptocurrency linked to the UK Parliament, according to a spokesperson for the minister and reporting by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The compromised account belonged to Lucy Powell, Leader of the House of Commons, who has held the […]
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The White House is finalizing a formal request to rescind $9.3 billion in previously approved federal spending, targeting funding for public broadcasting, foreign aid, and various diplomatic initiatives. The request, expected to be sent to Congress later this month after its spring recess, aligns with mounting pressure from congressional Republicans seeking broader spending cuts. According […]
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A draft budget plan from the Trump administration is raising alarm among early childhood education advocates for proposing to eliminate all federal funding for Head Start—a program that has provided preschool education, meals, and health services to low-income children since 1965. An official familiar with the fiscal year 2026 budget, speaking anonymously due to lack […]
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CHICAGO — April 2025 | In a rare and pointed return to the national stage, former President Joe Biden delivered a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s handling of the Social Security Administration (SSA), accusing the Republican administration of launching a deliberate campaign to dismantle the agency. Speaking at the National Conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled, Biden […]
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