Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed After Attack on Merchant Ship; U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed until U.S. ends interference; CENTCOM reports GFS …
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EU single market reforms stall as Berlin blocks streamlined digital rules
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerEU Single Market Reform Stalls as Member States Dilute Deregulation Push EU single market reform is losing momentum as member states and lawmakers add national requirements to digital and deregulation …
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Venezuela earthquake: Machado vows to return as Caracas blocks aid, seizes trucks and restricts media Maria Corina Machado vows to return after the Venezuela earthquake as Caracas blocks aid teams, …
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Politics
Federal court blocks Alabama plan to reduce Black-majority congressional districts
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAlabama redistricting blocked by federal court for discriminating against Black voters Federal court blocks Alabama redistricting plan it says would dilute Black voting strength, ordering the state to use the …
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Bundesrat blocks 1,000-euro employer energy relief bonus for employees
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s €1,000 Entlastungsprämie Blocked by Bundesrat, Leaving Relief Plan Uncertain Bundesrat rejects voluntary, employer-funded €1,000 Entlastungsprämie; companies and public employers refused to pay, forcing government to reassess support. The federal …
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Eli Lilly acquires blood cancer therapy firm as China blocks Meta AI
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerEli Lilly acquisition of blood-cancer developer leads a day of cross-border corporate shakeups Eli Lilly acquisition bolsters the drugmaker’s hematology pipeline while China blocks a major Meta AI deal and …
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Technology
Google blocks record 8.3 billion ads in 2025 as suspensions fall
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzGoogle blocked ads surge to 8.3 billion in 2025 as AI stops violations earlier Google blocked ads hit a record 8.3 billion in 2025, with AI stopping over 99% before …
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China’s role in Iran crisis tested as U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz takes effect U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, effective April 13, 2026, puts …
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Politics
Iranian regime blocks nationwide internet on February 28 forcing costly Starlink access
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIran internet blackout leaves most citizens offline after February 28 nationwide shutdown Massive Iran internet blackout began Feb. 28, leaving most citizens cut off; only a few access the web …