It was a night in October of 2004 when everything changed. I still remember the metallic click of my key in the door. It was late, clients had run long, traffic even longer — and all I wanted was to get out of my work clothes and lie down.
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Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade
Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse?
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Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade
Germany’s ruling coalition has agreed an emergency energy package after a weekend of marathon negotiations, cutting the mineral oil tax on diesel and petrol by around 17 cents per litre for two months in response to surging fuel prices.
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Some 100 people killed in mistaken air force attack on Nigerian market
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 civilians including children and injuring many others, a rights…
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Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office
NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, presidents avoided even the appearance of profiting from their office.
Harry Truman refused to lend his name to any business, even in retirement. Richard Nixon so feared a…
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Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban? | Elections News
Peter Magyar, once a staunch loyalist of Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban, has ended his mentor’s 16-year rule after his Tisza party won Sunday’s parliamentary election by a landslide.
With votes in 97.35 percent of precincts counted,…
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Fox Host Sean Hannity Swipes at Pope Leo XIV Over Peace Plea, Asks if He’s “Read the Bible”
It is rarely a quiet week in cable news, where the line between political commentary and ideological combat is often blurred. Yet, the recent collision between the Vatican and the primetime spotlight has sent a jolt through the digital sphere…
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Latest news bulletin | April 13th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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US to blockade Iranian ports, risking wider war over Strait of Hormuz
US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher.