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Canada is introducing tariffs of up to 50 percent on US imports, including steel, aluminum, appliances, farm machinery, and electronics, starting at midnight. This is a response to US tariffs on Canadian goods that took effect in August after trade talks failed.
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A study from the University of Tasmania found that at most 23 percent of marine protected areas in shallow reefs are effective, primarily due to fishing. Extrapolated to all ecosystems, only 2 percent of the world's oceans are effectively protected.
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Record prices for diesel and gasoline in Portugal have led to protests. Diesel reached €2.169 per liter and gasoline €2.142 per liter. An analysis by regulator ERSE found no evidence of exploitation by operators.
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Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge over the border river Tumen. The connection is intended to facilitate trade and tourist travel from Russia to North Korea.
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Demand for flash memory in AI applications is driving the market. Enterprise SSDs accounted for 48 percent of NAND bits shipped in Q2 2026, a share that could exceed 50 percent by year-end. This is shifting production capacity away from end consumers towards cloud and AI operators.
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The Administrative Court Neustadt an der Weinstraße ruled that paid vineyard tours do not constitute tradition. The tours are subject to the Passenger Transport Act and require a permit, as they are classified as a tourist business.
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles emit six times more CO₂ in real-world operation than officially stated. New EU data shows average real emissions in 2024 are 145 g CO₂/km, compared to official values of 24 g CO₂/km.
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77 organizations are demanding protection for children from the consequences of climate change and their participation in climate policy. They point to increased health risks for children and call for compliance with existing laws and financial resources for climate adaptation measures at the municipal level.
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Reinsurers meeting in Monaco are warning of increasing weather-related natural disasters such as floods and wildfires. Despite these risks, falling premiums are expected, as primary insurers performed better in previous years.
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The VW ID.Polo and Skoda Epiq are sold out for months following their sales launches. Over 30,000 orders have been placed for the ID.Polo and more than 35,000 for the Skoda Epiq. Delivery times for currently ordered vehicles extend to May or June 2027.
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