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UK to Eliminate Train Mobile Signal Blackspots by 2028

The UK government's Project Reach aims to eliminate mobile signal blackspots on major train lines by 2028, involving over 3,107 miles of new fiber optic cable and upgrades to 12 stations, saving taxpayers roughly £300 million.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Rail Baltica: Delays and Cost Explosions Plague Baltic Railway Project

The Rail Baltica high-speed railway project connecting Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, initially estimated at €6 billion, now faces an €11 billion funding gap and at least a five-year delay due to mismanagement and conflicting national interests, necessitating a scaled-down version.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Eurostar Resumes Service After Fatal Incidents and Cable Theft Cause Major Disruption

Eurostar services resumed Wednesday evening with delays after two deaths and cable theft on the LGV Nord line caused major disruption Tuesday, resulting in cancelled trains and long passenger queues at London St Pancras.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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EU Parliament Challenges Airline Hand Luggage Fees

The European Parliament's Transport Committee voted to allow hand luggage up to 100cm free of charge, clashing with a recent EU Council decision limiting it to 40x30x15cm, leading to a potential legal battle over passenger rights and airline pricing practices.

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Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Australian Flights

Airspace closures in the Middle East, resulting from an Iranian strike on a US base in Qatar, caused widespread flight disruptions globally, affecting Australian airlines Qantas and Virgin Australia, which rerouted or cancelled several international flights; the Australian government is monitoring t...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Gloucester Cycle Lane Construction Disrupts City Centre

Construction of a new cycle lane on Gloucester's Northgate Street has begun, causing disruption and concern due to the removal of benches and railings, with city councillors claiming a lack of consultation despite the county council's assertion of public engagement.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Hampshire Bus Crash: Five Hospitalized After Bus Enters River

On Thursday at 10.07am, a Bluestar bus carrying Barton Peveril students veered off Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh, Hampshire, ending up in a river. Five people, including the driver, were hospitalized, with two sustaining serious injuries; 20 people were on board. The cause is under investigation.

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Good Health and Well-being
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Robotaxis After Unsafe Driving Incidents

The US transportation safety regulator, NHTSA, is investigating Tesla's Robotaxis following videos showing them speeding and making unsafe lane changes during their launch weekend in Austin, Texas; this follows Tesla influencers' promotional videos.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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US Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict Causes Major Global Flight Disruptions

The US entering the Israel-Iran conflict caused widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures, mainly in Qatar and the UAE, due to retaliatory attacks; impacting airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air India, with FlightAware reporting 243 global cancellations.

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Middle East Conflict Disrupts Air Travel, Exacerbating Existing Congestion

Within 48 hours of US strikes on Iran, airlines quickly resumed most Middle Eastern flights, but Qatar's airspace closure after Iranian missile attacks highlights the volatile situation impacting routes already congested due to the Ukraine conflict, adding to flight times, fuel costs, and potential ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain's Hotel Boom: Prices Soar, but Stays Shorten

Spain's hotel industry shows a remarkable recovery, with average room rates reaching €117.9 in May, a 5.7% annual increase, while overnight stays slightly decreased by 0.4% compared to the previous year.

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A5 Road Upgrade Faces Legal Challenge in Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland judge will rule on Monday on the £1.2 billion A5 road upgrade, facing a legal challenge from residents and landowners over environmental concerns and land use, despite the project's aim to improve safety on a road where over 50 people have died since 2006.

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