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- EU commissioner urges capitals to reduce oil and gas use amid Iran conflict
- Three killed, including mother and daughter, by falling tree in northern Germany
- European drivers face rising fuel costs as Iran conflict disrupts oil markets
- Iran executes nine political prisoners in a week amid ongoing protests
- Trump unveils ambitious $1.5 trillion defense budget plan
- Irina Papancheva releases ‘Brussels Naked’, exploring life in Brussels
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The i - Smart motorways ban: pressure grows to scrap entire network across Britian
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The i reports on the growing pressure to scrap smart motorways amid rising deaths linked to the roads and concerns over their cost.
For a second day running, the i newspaper’s lead story is about the reported ban on new smart motorways, and the mounting pressure to scrap the entire network across Britain amid safety concerns. The paper reported on Thursday that none of the planned new roads would go ahead.
Its Good Friday edition turns its attention to the families of some of those who have died on the roads. “It’s the existing smart motorways that are killing us,” a widow of a man who died on the M1 tells the paper.
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EU commissioner urges capitals to reduce oil and gas use amid Iran conflict
April 5, 2026
10:00 pm
European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has called on EU capitals to implement measures reducing oil and gas consumption in transport, warning of potential supply disruptions due to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. An emergency session on global energy shortages is scheduled for today.
Three killed, including mother and daughter, by falling tree in northern Germany
April 5, 2026
9:00 pm
A mother and her 10-month-old daughter were killed by a falling tree during an Easter egg hunt in Satrupholm, northern Germany. The incident occurred amidst a storm warning, resulting in three fatalities. Emergency services responded; further updates may follow.
European drivers face rising fuel costs as Iran conflict disrupts oil markets
April 5, 2026
8:00 pm
European drivers face soaring fuel prices as the Iran war disrupts oil markets, leading EU states to implement measures including fuel tax cuts, price caps, and stricter regulations. These actions aim to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amid escalating costs.
Iran executes nine political prisoners in a week amid ongoing protests
April 5, 2026
7:00 pm
Iran executed nine political prisoners in just seven days, including 19-year-old Mohammad Amin Biglari and 30-year-old Shahin Vahedparast Kolor, as reported by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO). These actions highlight the regime’s tactic to quell dissent amid ongoing protests.
Trump unveils ambitious $1.5 trillion defense budget plan
April 5, 2026
6:00 pm
Trump proposes a historic $1.5trn defence budget with a $500bn increase, cutting non-defence spending by 10% for fiscal 2027.
Irina Papancheva releases ‘Brussels Naked’, exploring life in Brussels
April 5, 2026
5:00 pm
Bulgarian writer Irina Papancheva’s latest work, Brussels Naked, explores the unpredictable nature of Brussels through the eyes of a young journalist. The novel features twelve interconnected stories, revealing varied experiences within the EU’s capital, showcasing both its enchantment and cruelties.
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