Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.
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US, Russia, China tearing down rules-based order, EU Council chief Costa warns – POLITICO
The campaign, he said, has benefited Russia’s war in Ukraine “by flouting international law,” driving up energy prices and diverting military assets that could otherwise have been sent to support Kyiv. Oil prices spiked in the wake of the aerial campaign, with crude briefly rising beyond $100 a barrel earlier this week and analysts warning […]
Continue ReadingIran-linked march has ‘no place’ in British society, says UK minister – POLITICO
Sackman said a decision about whether the march could happen would be made by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and the police. “I don’t want to see marches and the views expressed in this go ahead,” Sackman said. “The decision’s not for me, but I’ve made my views very clear.” Sackman later told LBC that marchers […]
Continue ReadingAfter profit collapse: VW cuts 50,000 jobs in Germany
Volkswagen’s profits fell by almost half in 2025. CEO Oliver Blume stated in a letter to shareholders that around 50,000 jobs will be cut across the entire Volkswagen Group in Germany by 2030. More coming soon… …(Read on https://www.watson.ch)
Continue ReadingMadagascar military leader dissolves government in surprise move
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
Continue ReadingEurope Today: Trump claims Iran was ‘complete’ amid signs of escalation
Published on 10/03/2026 – 7:54 GMT+1•Updated 8:31 On today’s show: ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Euronews correspondent Aadel Haleem reports from Doha on the latest developments in the US-Israeli Iran war, entering its 11th day today. Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo fills us in on yesterday’s discussions between Eurozone ministers on a potential energy crisis resulting from the […]
Continue ReadingChina surprises with a significant increase in foreign trade
China’s foreign trade increased significantly more than expected at the beginning of the year. 03/10/2026, 07:0303/10/2026, 07:03 As the customs authority in Beijing announced, exports in January and February increased by 21.8 percent in US dollars compared to the same period last year. The Shanghai cargo port.Image: keystone Analysts had previously only expected an increase […]
Continue ReadingEU Parliament ready to approve deportation bill as EPP teams up with far right for stricter rules
The European Parliament will vote soon on a law aiming to increase returns of irregular migrants, also through controversial deportation centers outside the EU, detentions up to two years, and raids on homes that NGOs compare to US style ICE’s methods. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved […]
Continue ReadingEurope braces for an energy crisis
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music European leaders haunted by memories of the 2022 energy crisis are bracing for impact as the war in the Middle East begins to drive up oil and gas prices. Today on the podcast, host Zoya Sheftalovich and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Nicholas Vinocur discuss what tools the EU has at its disposal to soften the blow […]
Continue ReadingHungary moves to legalize seizure of Ukrainian bank cash convoy – POLITICO
According to Hungarian outlet Telex, lawmakers plan to debate the legislation under an unusual fast-track procedure after the parliament’s national security committee met Monday. Hungarian authorities say they are examining whether the convoy — stopped while transiting the country last week — posed national security risks. They are also investigating the origin and intended use […]
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