European Union leaders are preparing for a difficult battle over the bloc’s next long-term budget, with disagreements over spending priorities and fears of electoral gains by eurosceptic parties threatening efforts to reach
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is being described by analysts as a disruptive force multiplier for terrorism risks across Europe and nearby regions such as Türkiye, according to the assessment provided
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In a rare and highly consequential diplomatic moment, Israel and Lebanon held their first official talks since 1993 in Washington on Tuesday, under U.S. auspices. The meeting, convened by U.S. Secretary of
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A little over a decade ago, government policy took a decisive turn. In the aftermath of the 2015 “dieselgate” scandal, support for diesel vehicles gave way to a strong push toward electric
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China has launched a sweeping investigation into Meta’s $2bn acquisition of artificial intelligence start-up Manus, transforming what was initially seen as a landmark tech deal into a national security flashpoint. According to
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A covert attempt by a senior Cuban presidential aide to bypass official U.S. diplomatic channels and directly reach President Donald Trump has exposed fresh tensions between Havana and Washington, after a back-channel
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A landmark court case in Buenos Aires is reopening the final chapter of Diego Maradona’s life, as prosecutors accuse his medical team of negligence and “eventual intent” in a death that has
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A prayer delivered by Pete Hegseth at a Pentagon worship service has ignited widespread debate after listeners noted its striking similarity to a famous monologue from Pulp Fiction rather than the biblical
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Viktor Orbán has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of his dramatic election defeat, describing a sense of “pain and emptiness” after losing power following 16 years at the helm of Hungary.
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Pope Leo XIV has intensified his criticism of global military spending and political leadership, warning that the world is being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants” during a speech delivered in Bamenda,
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On Sunday, 12 April 2026, Peru held presidential and parliamentary elections for the 2026–2031 term. The deepening political crisis in which Peru has been mired since 2017, the social and economic crisis—recently
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Iranian leaders are presenting the recent cease-fire with the United States and Israel as evidence of resilience in the face of overwhelming military pressure. But beneath that narrative of survival lies a
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The fragile architecture of the transatlantic alliance is showing new cracks as U.S. President Donald Trump’s disputes with European leaders deepen, casting even his former allies into political isolation. Nowhere is this
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a stark warning about the state of global politics, accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of reckless behavior and declaring that no leader “has
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China’s economy expanded faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience in the face of global instability triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict. Official data released Thursday showed gross domestic
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Three years after Sudan’s civil war erupted on April 15, 2023, the country has become the epicentre of what humanitarian agencies describe as the world’s largest and most neglected crisis, with even
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