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Europe
Spain’s parliament approves €5 billion package to curb impact of war in Iran
Spain’s parliament has approved a €5 billion package aimed at cushioning the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, with a stron...
Cyprus Seeks to Reassure Tourists Amid Regional Tensions
Cyprus is pushing back against security concerns linked to the Middle East conflict as it looks to safeguard its crucial summer to...
Italy’s PM Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries
Italy, which produces over 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been seeking ...
Pope Leo: Life must be defended amid “madness of war”
Pope Leo XIV has said that in a world marked by the “madness of war,” life must be defended from conception to its natural end.
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Frederiksen’s Social Democrats Win Amid Historic Low Vote Share
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats emerged as the largest party in Tuesday’s Danish general election, winning 21....
Oil Giants Push EU to Reconsider Arctic Drilling Ban
Oil and gas companies, including Norway’s Equinor and industry groups backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips, are urgin...
Russian drone strikes Estonia power plant
A drone believed to have come from Russian airspace struck a chimney at Estonia’s Auvere power station in Ida-Viru County on Wedne...
Denmark heads to polls amid divisions over wealth tax and Arctic policy
Denmark holds an election on Tuesday, with opinion polls showing a narrow lead for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's centre-left ...
World
NASA Sets Artemis II Moon Mission Launch Window for April 1
NASA has officially announced April 1, 2026, as the latest possible launch date for its Artemis II mission, marking a key mileston...
Trump Extends Iran Deadline as Fighting Continues and Talks Show “Progress”
Donald Trump has extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days to 6 April, saying negotiations are “going...
US Considering Redirecting Weapons from Ukraine to Middle East
The Pentagon is considering redirecting weapons initially intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, as the conflict with Iran puts ...
Democrats Flip Florida Seat in Blow to Trump in His Backyard
Democrats have won a special election in Florida, flipping a state legislative seat in a district that includes President Donald T...
Iran Rejects Claims of Negotiations as War Messaging Continues
Iran has dismissed U.S. assertions that it is urgently seeking a deal to end nearly four weeks of conflict, insisting that no form...
Italy’s PM Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries
Italy, which produces over 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been seeking ...
Iran given 15-point ceasefire plan, Pakistani officials say
Iran has reportedly received a 15-point U.S. proposal aimed at securing a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, according to two Paki...
Allies Confront Tougher Fight in Hormuz After Red Sea Setback
Western allies weighing how to secure the Strait of Hormuz are confronting a harsh lesson: a similar mission in the Red Sea cost b...
Lebanon Labels Israeli Campaign an ‘Invasion’ as Crisis Deepens
Lebanon’s Culture Minister Ghassan Salamé has described Israel’s military campaign in southern Lebanon as an “invasion”, saying en...
China urges all parties to pursue “meaningful and sincere” peace talks on Iran conflict
China’s Foreign Ministry has called on all sides involved in the US-Israel war on Iran to work toward constructive dialogue.
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Israel Expands Southern Lebanon Control in Escalation Against Hezbollah
Israel has announced that its forces will take control of a large portion of southern Lebanon as part of an intensified campaign a...
Talk of US Anti-Missile System Relocation Fuels Anxiety in South Korea
The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited b...
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EU Moves Closer to Sweeping Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’
The European Chemicals Agency has moved closer to backing one of Europe’s most sweeping chemical restrictions by supporting a broa...
European Parliament Approves First EU-Wide Anti-Corruption Rules
In a landmark move on Thursday, the European Parliament approved new EU-wide rules establishing a harmonised criminal law framewor...
EU Divisions Deepen as Hungary Row Intensifies and Trade Deal Nears Final Vote
Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has warned that European Council President António Costa may need to cons...
ECB could rase interest next month – Lagarde
The European Central Bank could raise interest rates “as soon as next month” if inflation continues to overshoot its 2% target, EC...
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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...
Does Trump’s new ‘surcharge’ make EU worse off than under trade deal?
The EU has demanded that the United States stick to the terms of a trade deal they agreed last year after the U.S. Supreme Court s...
What are Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities?
Here are some details about Iran's missiles:
WHAT ARE BALLISTIC MISSILES?
A ballistic missile is a rocket-propelled weapon t...
Trump and the State of the Union address
The stage is set for US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday evening.
The US Capitol in Washington DC...
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IOC to Restrict Women’s Olympic Category to Biological Females from 2028
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that participation in the women’s category at Olympic events will be limit...
Combining small changes to sleep, diet, and exercise could be key to reducing heart attack and stroke risk
New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with...
Chuck Norris dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and mo...
AFCON: Senegal stripped of title, Morocco crowned champions
Senegal were sensationally stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and tournament hosts Morocco crowned champions in...
