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European markets faced a turbulent day as geopolitical tensions and regulatory crackdowns rattled investor sentiment.Stocks slipped across the continent while oil prices surged amid concerns over the Iran conflict and supply disruptions.At the same time, governments and regulators tightened scrutiny on major technology firms and global corporations, from child safety rules targeting social media giants to tax probes and new trade investigations.Meanwhile, Tesla’s expansion into Britain’s power market signals fresh competition in the energy sector.European stocks tumbleEuropean stocks closed lower on Thursday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 ending about 0.7% down as investors weighed the Iran conflict.Markets stayed focused on…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Starting next week, 102 Avenue will be fully closed from 107 Street to 102 Street for the rest of 2026, as construction on Edmonton’s Valley Line West LRT continues. In a release, the City of Edmonton says the work on 102 Avenue will happen in phases, with the first phase expected to begin on March 16 and lasting approximately 20 weeks. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The city says there will still be pedestrian access, and bike…

new video loaded: How Trump’s Election Lie Could Impact 2026 MidtermsThe Trump administration is putting the weight of the federal government behind his false claims about the 2020 election in order to investigate key swing states ahead of the midterms. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter focusing on elections, homes in on the states that have become the prime targets and why.By Nick Corasaniti, Coleman Lowndes, James Surdam, Nikolay Nikolov and Rafaela BalsterMarch 12, 2026

Doctors are warning that complex elective surgery will be in limbo as the result of a decision to close two theatres at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital ‘essentially permanently’, according to a leaked email.

“MAJOR SHOCK”Export industries remain particularly vulnerable, while energy-dependent sectors such as manufacturing are also feeling the strain as Pakistan grapples with mounting economic pressure.Economists say the government’s measures are necessary to prevent a full-blown energy emergency.Ali Salman, CEO of the Policy Research Institute and Market Economy, described the war as a “major shock for Pakistan’s economy”.“If the prices double from where they are now, it will affect two things – the inflation on households … cost for goods and services will increase. It will also affect government revenue,” he said.The Middle East crisis is also hitting Pakistan’s textile sector, a…

Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoThe United States military is “not ready” to accompany oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a top official in President Donald Trump’s administration says as Iran continues to block the strategic waterway.US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the CNBC business news channel on Thursday that the markets are experiencing a “short-term disruption”, predicting that the war would go on for “weeks, not months”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listDespite Trump’s repeated threats, Iran has largely succeeded in shutting down the strait, which links the Gulf to the Indian Ocean. The closure has sent oil…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A massive bipartisan swell advanced a Trump-backed affordable housing package out of the Senate on Thursday, but its fate in the House is up in the air.The bill, renamed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to incorporate a previous Senate housing bill that stalled last year, easily sailed through the upper chamber, given that many lawmakers support the wide-ranging slate of measures designed to increase the supply of affordable housing.In its original form, the legislation was primarily intended to help first-time homebuyers and lower-income Americans enter the housing market or gain…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size While there may only be a week left of official winter, Calgary is once again blanketed in snow. Flakes started falling overnight, making for a tricky commute Thursday morning, According to the Calgary Police Service, there were 12 crashes between midnight and 8 a.m. Thursday, including three injury collisions. Meanwhile, RCMP are advising of winter driving conditions on highways north of the city.Chris McGeachy with the City of Calgary says crews are out clearing major roads such as Crowchild and Glenmore Trails, as well as Memorial Drive. Get daily National news Get…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Country singer-songwriter Colter Wall is stepping away from the stage.The 30-year-old musician announced Wednesday that he is canceling the remainder of his 2026 tour and taking an indefinite break from live performances to focus on his mental health.Wall shared the update with fans in a message posted to social media.”Myself and the band and the crew are very grateful for the privilege to play music together for you. We thank you for it,” Wall wrote on Instagram. “The truth is that I am mentally unwell. Despite this, I have pushed myself to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NFL is reportedly eyeing adding another game on the holiday menu for fans at Thanksgiving time.The league is exploring the possibility of adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to the docket for the 2026 season, ESPN reported Tuesday. If finalized, NFL fans would be treated to games on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday. San Diego Chargers linebacker (56) Shawne Merriman against the Baltimore Ravens at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Sept. 20, 2009. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman appeared on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich”…