German housing construction permits jump 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 German housing construction rises 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 permits; experts warn geopolitical tensions, higher fuel costs and bottlenecks may …
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Politics
Death penalty executions rise 78% in 2025, Amnesty reveals Iran drives surge
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAmnesty: Death Penalty Executions Spike to 2,707 in 2025, Driven by Iran Amnesty International reports 2,707 executions in 2025, a 78% jump from 2024, as the death penalty resurges globally …
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Business
US Reimposes Sanctions on Russian Oil as Domestic Gas Prices Surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS Reimposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector as Temporary Waiver Expires US reimposed sanctions on the Russian oil sector after a temporary waiver expired, ending an exemption meant to steady …
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Business
GTA 6 release leak fuels Take-Two stock surge ahead of May 21 investor call
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBest Buy leak points to May 18 marketing push as GTA 6 speculation sends Take-Two shares higher Best Buy partner email suggests a May 18 marketing start for GTA 6; …
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Business
China emissions fall as renewable energy surge signals global climate progress
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGood news: global progress on climate, health, space and technology Good news roundup: China’s emissions dip as renewables expand, COâ‚‚ pricing widens, Artemis II revives lunar plans, and medical and …
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Technology
Cisco raises revenue forecast to $62.8–63 billion after AI cloud order surge
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzCisco raises revenue outlook to $62.8–63.0B after surge in AI infrastructure orders Cisco raises revenue outlook to $62.8–63.0B after strong AI infrastructure orders from cloud providers, signaling demand for networking …
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Politics
Kerosene reserves secure but surge will push up flight costs, Reiche warns
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoKatherina Reiche says kerosene reserves intact as jet fuel prices set to rise Katherina Reiche says kerosene reserves remain but jet fuel prices will rise, warning of higher travel costs …
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World
Aramco CEO Warns Global Oil Supply Lost One Billion Barrels After Q1 Profit Surge
by anna walterby anna walterAramco CEO warns world lost around one billion barrels of oil supply in two months Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the world lost around one billion barrels of oil supply …
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Jet fuel shortage threatens European travel as German airports warn of cancellations and price hikes Germany’s airport association warns that a jet fuel shortage could force flight cancellations and higher …
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E-scooters: Frankfurt halves operators and cuts fleet amid deadly surge
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoE-scooters in Frankfurt face stricter policing amid rising injuries and legal confusion Frankfurt ramps up enforcement and policy changes targeting E-scooters after a marked increase in accidents, injuries and recent …