Germany to send ‘clear signal’ of ‘strong, effective government’ under new coalition, Merz says Opening the press conference in Berlin, Merz says the coalition has “a strong plan” as a result of negotiations, which will send “a clear signal” to both Germans and European partners that Germany is getting a “strong and effective government.” Germany’s…
A Coalition proposal to limit the rollout of renewable energy could stop at least $58bn of private investment in new developments and halt billions of dollars in flow-on spending in communities, new analysis has warned. The estimation by consultants Green Energy Markets, on behalf of industry group the Clean Energy Council (CEC), assessed what would…
Federal judges in New York and Texas on Wednesday took legal action to block the government from moving five Venezuelans out of the country until they can fight the government’s attempt to remove them under a rarely invoked law that gives the president the power to imprison and deport noncitizens in times of war. The…
Tariffs that took effect in the US at midnight on Wednesday are expected to make buying new smartphones more expensive. But opting to fix an old or damaged device as a way to save money may not avoid a higher bill. “We do expect that we’ll have to increase our own parts prices some, too,…
Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel dies in nightclub collapse Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel is among the dozens dead after the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed. Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez said Tuesday night that he had family in the rubble of the tragic nightclub collapse in the…
The British government is bringing together foreign ministers from nearly 20 countries and organisations in an attempt to establish a group that can drive the warring factions in Sudan closer towards peace. The conference at Lancaster House in London on 15 April comes on the second anniversary of the start of a civil war that…