Hundreds protested outside the AfD party conference in Erfurt, Germany, blocking highways. The author, a long-term resident, joined demonstrators fearing the far-right party's policies. Despite police presence, the protest fostered hope and demonstrated a grassroots movement's potential to mobilize citizens against rising extremism.
Donald Trump's $14m project to repaint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool blue for the 250th anniversary has faced issues with algae, peeling paint, and a ballooning cost, despite claims of vandalism.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying soldiers and bulldozers to clear anti-government roadblocks that have paralyzed the country for over six weeks. Protesters demand Paz abandon liberal economic reforms and step down, while some Indigenous groups vow to continue their fight.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying military and bulldozers to dismantle disruptive anti-government roadblocks. Protests by unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers have paralyzed the nation for over six weeks, causing severe shortages and economic losses.
Bolivia's President Luis Arce has declared a state of emergency to clear ongoing road blockades by demonstrators. The protests, which began in late April, have caused severe shortages and paralyzed parts of the nation. The move aims to restore normalcy and free up roads, but Congress must approve it within 72 hours. Protesters are demanding reinstatement of fuel subsidies and a rollback of austerity measures.
A cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh's Sector 11, Janki Das, was shot dead by two masked men on Saturday afternoon. The assailants fired multiple rounds before fleeing on a motorcycle with an accomplice. The motive remains unknown, and an investigation is underway.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is creating 'roadblocks' to protect President Trump from potential prosecutions after 2029, citing Democratic plans for 'political retribution'
President Trump's plan for a $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies faces legal challenges. Federal judges have temporarily blocked payments, citing concerns of a 'slush fund' for political supporters and potential corruption. The Department of Justice will comply with the court's ruling.
President Trump is reportedly abandoning plans for a $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' after federal judges blocked payments and lawmakers criticized it as a 'slush fund' for allies. The fund aimed to compensate supporters allegedly targeted by government investigations.
Europe is expanding large-scale battery storage quickly, but current capacity still falls far short of what is needed to support climate goals. The article says better grids, lower battery costs and secure raw-material supply will be decisive.
玻利維亞行政首都拉巴斯因抗議總統巴斯（Rodrigo Paz）的民眾設置路障，引發物資短缺與警民衝突。巴斯不排除宣布緊急狀態，因其親商政策引發民怨。
India's ambitious piped natural gas (PNG) expansion is hindered by a severe shortage of trained manpower, particularly certified gas plumbers, and weak consumer uptake. CGD companies are adding only 8,000-10,000 connections daily, far below the target of 100,000. Rental housing issues and scattered demand also slow the rollout.
WeRide boss Tony Han Xu believes the first fully autonomous cars may arrive on streets by 2035, as global carmakers and tech firms accelerate the application of self-driving technologies despite roadblocks. The latest setback came when Chinese regulators stepped in after an incident in Wuhan on March 31. Authorities scaled back the issuance of new autonomous driving licences after a system failure on March 31 involving Baidu’s Apollo Go fleet, which left passengers stranded and disrupted traffic...
Richard Brown, a small sneaker reseller in Ohio, is among thousands of U.S. businesses struggling to get tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs in February. His company Proof Culture estimates the government owes up to $25,000. Trade experts warn many small importers may never recover billions in duties due to complex refund processes.
A new study by engineering experts from China's People’s Armed Police Force presents a hypothetical scenario where urban unrest following a military takeover is managed entirely by autonomous machines. The scenario describes roadblocks deployed automatically, key instigators identified and captured via facial recognition, internet connectivity cut off, and demonstrators dispersing without confronting any police officers in person.
A study by China's People's Armed Police Force engineers outlines a scenario where autonomous machines manage urban unrest through roadblocks, facial recognition, and internet blackouts without human police intervention. The scenario depicts a crowd protesting after a military takeover assaulting government installations.
