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18 August 2026

Australia Gun Buyback to Start in November, PM Albanese Says

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Australia Gun Buyback to Start in November, PM Albanese Says

SYDNEY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Australia's New South Wales ⁠state ⁠will start a gun ⁠buyback in November, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on ​Sunday, part of the national response to a shooting spree ...

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18 August 2026

Low Rhine water forces cargo shift from barges to rail

Low water levels on the Rhine are pushing more freight onto rail as inland shipping capacity comes under growing pressure. RheinCargo has added trains between Rotterdam and Duisburg to support cargo flows affected by the low water. Meanwhile, DB Cargo has made around 400 additional freight wagons available at short notice. The measures come as low Rhine water continues to disrupt European supply chains, including container, bulk and industrial cargo flows. DB Cargo mobilises 400 additional wagons DB Cargo is working directly with customers affected by restrictions on inland waterways.

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