Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertising for meat and fossil fuel products. This move, which took effect on 1 May, removes adverts for items such as burgers, petrol cars, and airlines from billboards and public transport infrastructure, aligning the city's streetscape with its carbon neutrality targets for 2050.
Popular Tanzanian 'bongo flava' artist Sefu Shabani, known as Matonya, has been charged with rape in Mombasa, Kenya. He denies the allegations and has been granted bail.
Europe's aviation sector could experience severe jet fuel shortages within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, warns Airports Council International (ACI) Europe. The Persian Gulf supplies approximately 50% of the continent's aviation fuel, with smaller airports particularly vulnerable to disruptions, potentially leading to significant economic impacts.
British motorists have faced fluctuating petrol and diesel prices due to the US-Israel war with Iran. While a recent ceasefire briefly offered respite, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and disruptions to crucial shipping lanes mean prices are unlikely to see a sustained decline in the immediate future.
