Audi's CEO defended the company's plans for a $4 billion plant in Georgia, calling it a business decision to grow sales and reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs.
Audi defends plans for a $4 billion Georgia plant amid VW restructuring, tariffs
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The Guardian view on Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation: cities should be designed around people, not cars | Editorial
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Number of videos about British trains doubles in three months as creators find audiences interested in workings of railways They are not just gathered at the end of your local train station platform any more. Now they are on your social media platforms too. Trainspotters have played a part in more than doubling the number of videos about British trains on TikTok in the last three months. According to the platform, the rise in rail content is also down to more people seeking information on cheap tickets, facts about the London Underground and tales from train staff. Continue reading...
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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis
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