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Aramco Says the Oil Market is Running Out of Room

Brent touched $120 in recent weeks, inventories hit a five-year low, and Aramco CEO said the consequences would be catastrophic if Hormuz stays closed much longer.

Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge

In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.

Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire

Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.

Türkiye’s Oil Grab in Somalia: A New Era of Exploitation?

Somalia's oil rush has begun – but with Türkiye taking 90% and chaos looming, who will pay the price for this black gold bonanza?

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Sahel Grows Increasingly Hostile Towards Foreign Powers

Rebel fighters push deeper into northern Mali as Sahel rulers sever old alliances and gamble on defending their territory alone.

Europe vs. America: The World Cup’s Hidden Culture War

A racist jibe, a disputed red card and a peace prize have turned the 2026 World Cup into an unlikely stage for transatlantic tension.

Norway Pulls Children Back from AI

Norway's new classroom restrictions suggest that Europe's tech backlash is moving from anxiety to policy, and that early education is where governments now feel boldest about drawing limits.

Swiss Tracks Turn Sunlight Into Power

As punishing heatwaves push European power grids toward their limits, a small Swiss railway trial hints that ordinary tracks could double as solar farms.

Football Federations Might Be Reading Different Rulebooks

A Czech club loses its European place for rigging games, while an American striker keeps his after Donald Trump rings FIFA's president, days after Iran's complaints.