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France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat

France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia.

69 WFMZ

Apr 8, 2026 2:41 PM

Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

The Independent World

Apr 8, 2026 2:32 PM

I’m a Middle East expert. Here’s what could come next after US ceasefire with Iran

The road to a final settlement will be complex and bumpy, though not insurmountable

The Independent World

Apr 8, 2026 2:30 PM

The Solar Myth: High Oil Prices Never Trigger a Real Shift

If solar were actually feasible and cheaper, companies would be switching to save money on operating costs. The post The Solar Myth: High Oil Prices Never Trigger a Real Shift appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Gateway Pundit

Apr 8, 2026 2:30 PM

Government profiting from rising costs 'not right'

The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

BBC Business

Apr 8, 2026 2:26 PM

Crews battle fire at former K-Mart building at McDade Mall in Ridley Township, Delaware County

Firefighters battled a blaze at the McDade Mall in Ridley Township, Delaware County, early Wednesday morning.

6 ABC

Apr 8, 2026 2:23 PM