Germany tackles low river water levels by easing truck motorway restrictions, a missing German sailor is found dead in Greece, and political developments span from sports minister calls to far-right campaign kickoffs.
Nathan Owen was jailed for four years and three months for dangerous driving and fraud after falsely claiming his electric Jaguar I-Pace malfunctioned at 86mph on UK motorways to avoid car finance payments, causing a police operation and damaging Jaguar Land Rover's reputation.
Sydney's largest toll road operator, Transurban, will continue annual toll increases of at least 4% despite the NSW government's $850m deal for limited toll cuts on a few motorways, with the premier citing Transurban's resistance to broader reforms.
NSW government announces toll reductions on Sydney's Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel from 2027-2028, excluding WestConnex. Motorcyclists get 50% off. The plan, costing $143M over five years, involves two-way tolling on Eastern Distributor and is criticized by opposition.
Italy faces soaring fuel prices, with petrol reaching €2.6/litre in Milan. The government considers variable excise duties to mitigate the crisis, while opposition parties demand more substantial measures, citing a projected €10.8 billion spending on fuel for Italians in 2026.
Families in northern Manila live in informal settlements under elevated expressways due to unaffordable housing. They've built routines around makeshift homes, relying on informal work and community ties for survival, despite challenges like eviction threats and harsh living conditions.
Greenpeace, Transport and Environment, and other groups call for banning private jets and reducing UK motorway speed limits to 60mph to mitigate an impending fuel supply crisis, citing minimal inconvenience now to avoid severe shortages and price spikes later.
Cap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR saysBritain should lower speed limits for drivers as part of a package of measures to reduce the impact of the Iran war on consumers, a thinktank has said.Capping legal speeds at 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would help reduce fuel demand and combat soaring oil prices triggered by conflict, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Continue reading...
