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Europe
Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists
European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran fla...
Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv ...
Ukraine renews attacks on Russian energy sites
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent weeks as peace talks have failed to make progress.
Followi...
Russian Hackers Infiltrate Wi-Fi Infrastructure to Monitor Western Targets
Russia's elite hacking group Fancy Bear is behind a large-scale campaign to spy on militaries and governments by hacking Wi-Fi rou...
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 ...
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
At least two attackers were killed and one was seriously injured in an extended gun battle between police and assailants directl...
Leaked Call Reveals Russia asked Hungary for Help on Sanctions
A newly released recording has intensified scrutiny of Hungary’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Péter Szijjártó, who is already facing ...
World
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...
Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised th...
US journalist abducted in Baghdad
An American freelance reporter has been kidnapped in Baghdad, with officials saying a suspect has links to an Iran-backed militia....
Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian attacks on Gulf
Donald Trump criticised allies for not supporting US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying countries affected by rising f...
Tanker Hit Off Malta Sparks Claims of Secret Ukrainian Operation in Libyan Waters
Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya under a covert deal endorsed by the West, and they used the Northern African count...
Fragile Iran-Israel Truce Emerges as Ceasefire Talks Move to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran, describing it as part of an interim truce eff...
American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
The US journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, according to an I...
UPDATED: Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands
onald Trump has warned that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Tehran did not comply with his demands, as the world b...
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...
Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive as child death toll passes 100
Bangladesh is battling its worse measles outbreak in years, with more than 100 children dead amid a rise in unvaccinated infants.
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South Korea points to Kim Jong Un’s daughter as next in line
South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, la...
Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security
The leaders of Ukraine and Syria have pledged greater security cooperation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Kyiv offers its...
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Hormuz tensions and fragile US-Iran truce dominate EU and Italy agenda
Efforts to stabilise the Middle East and safeguard global trade routes have intensified, with Giorgia Meloni and EU officials warn...
US Criticism of EU Intensifies as Trump Allies Intervene in Europe
Senior figures linked to US President Donald Trump have intensified criticism of the European Union, in a series of interventions ...
EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran.
"I welcome the two-week ceasefi...
EU Lawmakers Push Major Overhaul of Vehicle Registration Systems
Lawmakers in the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism are poised this week to back sweeping reforms to vehicle...
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Insights
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...
Other News
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...
Céline Dion announces comeback shows
Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage, four years after she was diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected he...
Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds
Do people have more children if they work from home? The simple answer is yes. A recent study finds that working from home is link...
