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Portugal rejects separate European army
Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces with...
Italian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticism
Giorgia Meloni has described Donald Trump’s comments about Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable”.
The US president had accused the pon...
UK sets up Brexit-style crisis team to deal with Iran conflict
Keir Starmer is setting up a Brexit-style “Middle East response committee” to reshape how Britain handles the Iran conflict.
Th...
Mediterranean Sea at centre of Pope’s warning against ‘sea of despair’
Pope Leo XIV has placed the Mediterranean at the heart of a powerful appeal, describing it and the Sahara Desert as crucial geogra...
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar’s Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power has come to an end, with a system often labelled an “electoral autocracy” collapsing after a ...
US Ambassador Denies Trump and Vance Interfered in Hungary Election
Returning to Hungary, Donald Trump’s EU ambassador told AFP that neither the former president nor his vice-president were “meddlin...
From Vietnam to the EU by air: 8 arrested in a migrant smuggling sting across Europe
On 30 March 2026, a coordinated international French-led operation, which was supported by Europol and involved law enforcement an...
‘At your service’: Hungary’s Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting ...
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Canada’s Carney secures stronger mandate for pushing back against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strengthened his grip on power, securing a stronger mandate to confront US President Donal...
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad
US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without agreem...
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean ...
Trump complains NATO ‘wasn’t there when we needed them’ after talks with alliance leader Rutte
President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Ru...
Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, flies to Cameroon on Africa tour
Pope Leo set off for Cameroon on Wednesday, where he is expected to appeal for peace in the simmering conflict in the country's E...
In a first, Libya’s rival forces take part in joint US-led military exercises
Forces from Libya's east- and west-based administrations participated in U.S. special forces exercises in the central city of Sir...
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 in 68% increase on year before, NGOs say
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, say Iran carries out more executions per capita than any other country, and more i...
US launches blockade on Iran as Trump bets economic pressure will force surrender
The United States has begun a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, marking a sharp escalation in tensions following failed week...
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity
North Korea has made "very serious" advances in its abilities to turn out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new u...
Israel needs to stop encouraging settler violence, Palestinian FM says
The Palestinian foreign ministersaid that Israel has a responsibility to protect Palestinians in the West Bank, but instead suppor...
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if ceasefire already in place, official tells BBC
Lebanon will only participate in planned talks with Israel next week if a ceasefire is firmly in place beforehand, according to a ...
As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a ‘forever war’
Even as the U.S. and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a lo...
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“Deaf” wins the 2026 LUX Audience Award
The European Parliament, together with EU citizens and MEPs, has awarded the 2026 LUX Audience Award to Spanish director Eva Liber...
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children’s social media access
The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Urs...
Improved protection for workers against their exposure to chemicals
On Wednesday, the Employment and Social Affairs Committee adopted its position on new provisions aimed at improving EU standards t...
Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors
French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with other EU leaders and European Commission President Ursula von der L...
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Why Easter is called Easter, and other little‑known facts about the holiday
The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year.
The reason for this ...
Why parts of Good Friday worship have been controversial
By Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Churches around the world were and are h...
Takeaways from Trump’s speech on Iran
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednes...
Biggest global oil supply disruptions in history
The International Energy Agency said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the largest disruption to global oil market...
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“Deaf” wins the 2026 LUX Audience Award
The European Parliament, together with EU citizens and MEPs, has awarded the 2026 LUX Audience Award to Spanish director Eva Liber...
Mario Bonello confirmed Athletics Malta President
New Council elected at Association’s AGM
Mario Bonello has been confirmed as President of Athletics Malta, securing his first f...
James Bond Casting Debate Rekindled as Sydney Sweeney Emerges as Contender
Fresh speculation is gathering pace around Sydney Sweeney potentially taking on the role of James Bond, after a prominent Hollywoo...
Italy crash out as Sweden and Turkey seal World Cup spots in dramatic play-offs
Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup dominated a dramatic night of European play-off finals, as four nations booked t...
