Why the US economy keeps defying the odds Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks? Trial of 12mph bike lane speed limit grinds gears of Dutch cyclists Increase in road deaths amid rise of e-bikes prompts Houten to test willingness of freedom-loving cyclists to slow down As road deaths increase and cycle lanes overflow with e-bikes, the Netherlands is considering a cycling speed limit of 12mph (20km/h). The government has started a two-week trial in Houten, near Utrecht, to gauge whether freedom-loving Dutch cyclists are willing to slow down – a… Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer? Japan’s legislature is drafting a plan to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives. But some in Japan would prefer a female emperor. |
Middle East holds its breath as US, Iran near potential deal signing 'within 24 hours' As talks of yet another US deal with Iran progress, countries in the Middle East are left to wait and see if regional stability will materialize. Anger over planned luxury resorts in Albania, including one linked to Trump's son-in-law Around 200 protesters have torn down fencing surrounding a controversial luxury development in Albania, as demonstrations continue over another planned resort linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. US Marine Corps F/A-18 jet crashes in Washington state, pilot sustains minor injuries A US Marine Corps fighter pilot sustained minor injuries after his jet crashed into a mountain in Washington state on Saturday, triggering a wildfire, authorities said. U.S. and Iran close to finalizing deal, mediator Pakistan says An agreement could be reached within 24 hours, the Pakistani prime minister said, though Tehran cast doubt on the prospect. |
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