Briefing: Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports
Strategic angle: Iran has announced its readiness to allow Japanese vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to Kyodo news agency.
Briefing: This Dutch train startup has launched with €19 tickets from Amsterdam to Berlin
Strategic angle: The service plans to expand to France in late 2026.
Briefing: Europe and Japan signal readiness to secure Hormuz as tanker traffic resumes selectively
Strategic angle: The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.
Briefing: Watch: New €10 Amsterdam–Berlin train service by Govolta takes off
Strategic angle: A new low-cost rail service linking Amsterdam and Berlin was launched on 19 March as GoVolta’s first train departed from Amsterdam Centraal.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving is on the cusp of a recall
Tesla's Full Self-Driving system is under scrutiny by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to safety concerns in poor visibility conditions.
Briefing: Traffic starts trickling through Strait of Hormuz: Who's moving through and who's still stranded or diverting
Strategic angle: Iran has scared off most ships from the Strait of Hormuz, leaving some ships to pass through, while most continued to wait outside the Gulf.
Briefing: Nevada congresswoman pushes new bills to regulate lithium battery transit
Strategic angle: New legislation aims to enhance safety in the transportation of lithium batteries.
Briefing: EV Restructuring Has Cost Automakers Over $70 Billion So Far
Strategic angle: Automakers face significant financial challenges as they transition to electric vehicles.
Briefing: Honda Cancels 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, And Acura RSX EVs
Strategic angle: Honda announces significant losses in its electric vehicle division while reevaluating its future strategy.
Briefing: How Paris mobility transformed under Anne Hidalgo's two terms
Strategic angle: Between 2014 and 2026, the streets of Paris underwent sweeping changes, notably with the pedestrianization of the riverbanks and the creation of numerous bike lanes.
Briefing: Strait of Hormuz traffic down 97% as fourteen ships struck since war started
Strategic angle: A British monitoring agency reports significant disruptions in maritime traffic following attacks in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Briefing: European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction
Strategic angle: Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.
Briefing: Huge blaze near Glasgow central station causes travel chaos
Strategic angle: A fire that began on Sunday near Glasgow Central Station has crippled train services at the busy rail hub.
Briefing: Europe’s rail renaissance gathers pace as travellers explore new routes and locations
Strategic angle: The resurgence has been building for several years, says the CEO and executive chairman of Rail Europe, but is now accelerating as governments and operators invest heavily in the sector.