Brussels to ban shared e-scooters from 2027

Published on 12/06/2026 – 12:36 GMT+2 Brussels is putting the brakes on shared e-scooters. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After years of complaints over dangerous riding, pavement clutter and even links to organised crime, the Belgian capital has announced that rental e-scooters will disappear from its streets from January 2027 – joining a…

Podcast: The most political World Cup to date?

This week the 2026 World Cup kicked off with Mexico playing South Africa in what many have called one of the most politically charged sporting tournaments in history. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The competition – that will keep football fans glued to their screens until 19 July – is being held across…

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Mortgage rates tick higher, but buyers show signs of confidence

Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.52% from last week’s reading of 6.48%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.84% a year ago.…

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