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EXCLUSIVE: Frightened motorists flood SNP with A9 and A96 safety concerns: Emails and letters about the A9 and A96 were being sent to transport chiefs almost ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Frightened motorists flood SNP with A9 and A96 safety concerns: Emails and letters about the A9 and A96 were being sent to transport chiefs almost ...
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New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the new strategy 'Moving Together' is about making ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0328/1440434-ireland-transport/
Revealed: Congestion charges, lower insurance costs for car pooling and phasing out rebate schemes – Governmen
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/revealed-congestion-charges-lower-insurance-costs-for-car-pooling-and-phasing-out-rebate-schemes-governments-new-draft-transport-strategy-laid-bare/a309624046.html
45 killed, one injured in Limpopo bus crash at start of Easter weekend: Forty-five people were killed and an eight-year-old child, who was seriously injured ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
- A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.
- The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.
- The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.
- South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love: Picking up and dropping off the people you care about is a hassle—and worth it.
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/holiday-airport-pickup-dropoff-traffic-d517babd
Baltimore disaster: The city that lost a bridge looks uncertainly to its future: The iconic 47-year-old bridge was more than a crucial transport node for its ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/baltimore-disaster-the-city-that-lost-a-bridge-looks-uncertainly-to-its-future
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Europe’s longest hyperloop test track revives futuristic tube transport hype: Operators hope newly opened Dutch track will help prove feasibility of high-speed ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/27/opening-europe-longest-hyperloop-track-reignites-future-of-transport-hype
Nobody Told EV Owners How Quickly They Burn Through Tires: Adoption appears to be leapfrogging education as new owners are frustrated to learn that powerful ...
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Amazon fined $7.8 mln by Polish consumer watchdog: Amazon has been fined 31 million zlotys ($7.8 million) in Poland for misleading customers about product ...
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Quick Glance: Amazon Faces Heavy Fine in Poland and Scrutiny Over Delivery Practices
- Poland's consumer watchdog, UOKiK, imposed a $7.8 million (31 million zlotys) fine on Amazon for allegedly misleading customers about product availability and delivery dates.
- Since September 2021, Amazon's sales practices have been under scrutiny following complaints from shoppers. The authority found potential deception in sales contract conclusions and the use of deceptive design elements to create a false sense of urgency.
- It was highlighted that Amazon failed to provide clear information about the rules of its delivery service before orders, despite guaranteeing delivery.
- Amazon intends to appeal the fine, emphasizing its dedication to customer satisfaction and collaboration with authorities.
Armaguard rejects $26 million lifeline to avoid insolvency as Coles ends pause on cash deliveries
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/armaguard-rejects-funding-deal-cash-transport-future-banks-coles/103643674
Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild could take a decade, analysts say: The cleanup process could take up to a year.
wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-03-27/baltimores-key-bridge-rebuild-could-take-a-decade-analysts-say
Ryanair's CEO has some free advice for Boeing's new leadership team: Michael O'Leary says it doesn't matter much who Boeing's next CEO is — the troubled plane ...
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure: The reshuffle comes amid a push for the Palestinian Authority to present a new face ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/28/palestinian-authority-cabinet-abbas-gaza-west-bank/
Quick Glance: Palestinian Authority Unveils New Cabinet Amid U.S. Pressure
- The Palestinian Authority has announced a new cabinet, promising a technocratic government to aid in the reconstruction of Gaza and combat widespread corruption.
- Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa revealed the names of 22 new ministers to President Mahmoud Abbas, outlining his vision for the government.
- Amid U.S. and international calls for a new government to address credibility issues, the White House emphasized it was premature to pass judgment on the new cabinet.
- The appointment of Mustafa as prime minister dashed hopes for significant reforms within the Palestinian Authority, as his close ties to Abbas suggest a desire for political control to remain.
Government introduces green number plates for electric vehicles: Special plates will encourage more people to consider switching to electric.
nation.africa/kenya/news/government-introduces-green-number-plates-for-electric-vehicles-4571452
Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government doubled its commitment in a ...
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Easter traffic: travel on Sunday if you can: The roads will be full in all directions - that sums up the coming Easter weekend well.
noz.de/lebenswelten/auto-bahn-bike/artikel/oster-verkehr-wenns-geht-am-sonntag-reisen-46711460
Deutsche Post Ends Airmail for Letters in Germany After 61 Years
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/deutsche-post-ends-airmail-for-letters-in-germany-after-61-years
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Cyvl.ai is bringing data-driven solutions to transportation infrastructure: In the summer after his freshman year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/27/cyvl-ai-is-bringing-data-driven-solutions-to-transportation-infrastructure/
Fergusons was a shambles - yet they shoot the messenger: One good thing about the removal of David Tydeman as chief executive of the Ferguson shipyard at Port ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24215653.fergusons-shambles---yet-shoot-messenger/
Thousands of new train drivers will be needed in the coming years. But there are far too few young people. The industry is now calling for changes to the ... Show more
Germany's postal service ceases domestic mail flights : Deutsche Post will no longer use aircraft to carry letters within Germany after more than six decades of ...
dw.com/en/germanys-postal-service-ceases-domestic-mail-flights/a-68687779
MetroLink will 'revolutionise' Irish public transport: The Chief Executive of Transport Infrastructure Ireland has said the MetroLink rail project will ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0328/1440515-metrolink/
Swedish minister does not exclude Gripen jets for Ukraine, says 'deliberations are ongoing'
kyivindependent.com/swedish-defense-minister-ukraine-needs-shells-quickly-ramping-up-production-can-take-years/
Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in amended citizenship test
jpost.com/international/article-794107
Rare Exhibition For Revolutionary Sculptor Brancusi Opens In Paris - Forbes India
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11 people killed in 10 fatal UK air accidents during 2023, all in summer months: In its Annual Safety Review the AAIB confirmed that 11 people were killed in the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/aaib-annual-report-fatal-air-accidents
Last southern hurrah for Hercules: This year’s Warbirds Over Wanaka will be the final southern public outing for the RNZAF’s retiring C-130H (NZ) Hercules ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/last-southern-hurrah-hercules
Pagani’s Huayra R Sim Rig Is the Most Expensive Way to Lose to Max Verstappen: Bathed in carbon fiber with a motion rig and the same wheel, pedals ...
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Humza Yousaf has a lower favourability rating than Nicola Sturgeon – Ipsos poll: Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has the lowest rating of the major ...
news.stv.tv/politics/humza-yousaf-has-a-lower-favourability-rating-than-nicola-sturgeon-ipsos-poll
Westmoreland vendor stabbed to death in Negril Transport Centre: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A 51-year-old vendor is dead after she was reportedly stabbed to death ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/westmoreland-vendor-stabbed-to-death-in-negril-transport-centre/
Polish Foreign Minister: Some Western media are not shocked enough by Russian strikes on Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448430/
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Chaotic traffic conditions at Karl's adventure village in Döbeln: The parking lot at Karls Erdbeerhof is temporarily overcrowded. Traffic is backed up all the ...
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Swedish foreign minister outlines NATO priorities to put end to Russia's "irresponsible" actions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448332/
France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
france24.com/en/france/20240326-france-denies-supplying-arms-to-israel-for-gaza-war
Donnelly wants to raise legal smoking age from 18 to 21: Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he wants to raise the age at which people can buy ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0328/1440528-smoking-ban/
Mashatile leads a task team to address water crisis: Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the task team would meet after the Easter holidays.
iol.co.za/news/politics/mashatile-leads-a-task-team-to-address-water-crisis-f9545bd2-5ee7-4ee3-b0f9-55b75b2d3049
Some NATO countries ‘don’t understand urgency of stopping Russia,’ says Swedish FM
kyivindependent.com/some-nato-countries-dont-understand-urgency-of-stopping-russia-says-swedish-fm/
Frightening moment plane aborts landing at London Gatwick amid high winds: easyJet says the Captain did a 'go around'
mylondon.news/news/transport/frightening-moment-plane-aborts-landing-28906389
The 19th study by the Federal Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association shows that process costs in general cargo networks rose by 3 ... Show more
Parking spaces at Karl's adventure village in Döbeln overcrowded: The rush of visitors to the theme park is not letting up. This creates problems when arriving ...
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Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Horrifying Ship Crash Sends Cars Plunging Into Water
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Pregnant Chick-fil-A manager killed in crash with prison transport van before baby shower
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/26/pregnant-chick-fil-a-manager-killed-crash/73103358007/
Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on West to provide Ukraine with air defence: Following Russias recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448159/
Academic has ‘demolished’ economic case for independence, say opposition: Professor who sat on Scottish Government advisory council says leaving UK would be ‘the ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/academic-has-demolished-economic-case-for-independence-say-opposition-4568574
Ryanair CEO welcomes Boeing leadership reshuffle amid 737 MAX delivery delays : Ryanair’s outspoken CEO Michael O’Leary has welcomed the Boeing leadership ...
aerotime.aero/articles/rryanair-oleary-boeing-comments-video
We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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Tristar Said to Revive Sale Talks Three Years After IPO Stalled: Tristar Transport has revived attempts to sell itself as investors in the Middle East logistics ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/coalition-wont-support-immigration-legislation/103638462
Singapore ex-Transport Minister faces 8 new charges in graft case: Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran was handed eight more charges in a corruption ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-ex-transport-minister-faces-8-new-charges-graft-case-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
Budget Policy Statement: Willis promises cuts despite late return to surplus: The government's books are in worse shape than thought but the Finance Minister ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512805/budget-policy-statement-willis-promises-cuts-despite-late-return-to-surplus
O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill: Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has accused the opposition of playing politics but repeatedly ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/greens-coalition-team-up-to-block-labor-s-deportation-bill-20240327-p5ffk1.html
Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza
abcnews.go.com/Politics/austin-israeli-defense-minister-civilian-casualties-high-gaza/story
EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-bauernproteste-100.html
Insights: Number of Female U.S. Pilots at All-Time High: The number of female airline transport pilots (ATPs) in the U.S. exceeded 5 percent in 2023 ...
flyingmag.com/insights-number-of-female-u-s-pilots-at-all-time-high/
At 218 km/h through Burgenland: speeding driver forced to hand in e-car: The 40-year-old Hungarian was following other vehicles too closely. When he overtook a ...
diepresse.com/18310601/mit-218-kmh-durch-das-burgenland-raser-musste-e-auto-abgeben
Rogue digital billboard pokes fun at transport agency: A digital billboard poking fun at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has appeared near an intersection in New ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/rogue-digital-billboard-pokes-fun-transport-agency
Labour's Chris Hipkins says Disability Minister Penny Simmonds should be sacked: Labour is doubling down on criticism of the minister's handling of disability ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512792/labour-s-chris-hipkins-says-disability-minister-penny-simmonds-should-be-sacked
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4552775-israeli-defense-minister-to-visit-d-c-amid-tensions-over-gaza/
US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
reuters.com/world/us-vietnamese-top-diplomats-discuss-greater-chip-cooperation-state-dept-says-2024-03-26/
London buses final ride: Inside the TfL bus scrapyard: The London double decker bus is iconic with the city- but what happens when they retire?
harrowtimes.co.uk/news/23451017.london-buses-final-ride-inside-tfl-bus-scrapyard/
Ford flashback: See the many interesting ways people used the Model T car: Ford's Model T revolutionized transportation, but the early cars weren't just used to ...
usatoday.com/picture-gallery/money/cars/2024/03/24/ford-model-t-purpose-photos/73086778007/
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off: Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/24/pro-west-candidate-beats-slovakia-pms-ally-to-set-up-presidential-runoff
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
- With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.
- Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.
- Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.
- The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Ecuador's OCP pipeline halts operations after leak: Operations for Ecuador's privately operated OCP heavy crude pipeline were halted and transportation valves ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/ecuadors-ocp-pipeline-halts-operations-after-leak-2024-03-24/
US industrialization will be top investment theme of next decade: RBA: RBA says energy and utility infrastructure, transportation, and real estate are top ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-oulook-industrialization-top-investment-theme-energy-infrastructure-manufacturing-2024-3
Watch: Harris outlines priorities as he becomes FG leader: Simon Harris is outlining his plans for Fine Gael at a meeting Athlone, where he is being formally ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0324/1439663-fine-gael-politics/
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Third of registered patients in Scotland did not see NHS dentist for three years: The figures also show almost a quarter of those registered have not seen an NHS ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/third-of-registered-patients-in-scotland-did-not-see-nhs-dentist-for-three-years
12 months of turmoil: Humza Yousaf's rollercoaster year since Nicola Sturgeon quit
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6410486/yousafs-rollercoaster-year/
DWP will be 'embarrassed' into paying WASPI women after ITVdrama: SNP frontbencher Patricia Gibson asked Work and Pension Secretary Mel Stride if a television ...
nottinghampost.com/news/cost-of-living/dwp-embarrassed-paying-waspi-women-9188842
Public service leaders must have courage to advise ministers even when they disagree: SM Teo
straitstimes.com/singapore/public-service-leaders-must-have-the-courage-to-advise-ministers-even-when-they-disagree-sm-teo
SNP blame Brexit as Scotland sees 24 per cent drop in new home starts: Scottish Government Housing Minister Paul McLennan has blamed Brexit after the number of ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24211263.snp-blame-brexit-scotland-sees-24-per-cent-drop-new-home-starts/
First Minister Humza Yousaf ‘commends’ Princess of Wales for revealing cancer diagnosis
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The modular quick construction method accelerates construction time on site. Since the individual sections are prefabricated ... Show more
Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more': Russia and Transnistria have lost their instruments of blackmail, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor ...
dw.com/en/energy-minister-moldova-cant-be-blackmailed-any-more/a-68647761
Ukraine's Foreign Minister on Russia's attempts to connect Moscow terrorist attack to Ukraine: Putin is a pathological liar
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/24/7447895/
Chris Deerin: With Hate Crime Bill Scottish Government is yet again hindering not helping progress
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/6412474/scotland-hate-crime-bill-chris-deerin-opinion/
Will Rishi Sunak survive as Tory leader? Yes - for now at least: Rishi Sunak does not lack such enemies, for all that his fellow Tory MPs banged their desks in ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24202452.will-rishi-sunak-survive-tory-leader-yes---now-least/
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