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Published on 07/05/2026 – 19:57 GMT+2 The European Commission insisted on Thursday that “progress” had been made in late-night talks with MEPs and member state officials on implementing last August’s EU-US trade deal, and that the process remained “fully in line with standard legislative practice”. But inside the room, negotiators were far apart on what is still needed. Nine months after the controversial agreement was struck at the Turnberry golf course between Brussels and Washington, the deal remains bogged down in fraught negotiations between MEPs, the Commission and EU member states, with divisions hardening just as Donald Trump ramps up…
A senior commander from Hezbollah’s elite force was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday night, the first such attack on the area in nearly a month, a source close to the group said. At least 11 other people were killed in strikes across the south and east, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military had targeted “the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan force.” The source close to the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said that “Malek Ballout, the operations commander in the Radwan force” was killed. Lebanon’s state-run National News…
The investigation into the far-right leader comes as former National Rally chief Marine Le Pen battles an embezzlement conviction that bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech
In light of the worsening energy crises, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has said the EU must step up its transition to alternative energy sources in the European Union. “That means more electrification, more renewables, more heat pumps, more interconnectors between our member states, more nuclear,” Hoskstra said on Euronews’ interview programme The Europe Conversation. “That whole mix is needed.” Starting with the oil crises in the 1970s, Europe has demonstrated its vulnerability given the scarcity of energy sources on the continent, according to Hoekstra. “The lesson is also that, after every previous crisis, we actually should have been more…
Updated: 07/05/2026 – 17:00 GMT+2 Residents in southern Tenerife say it is “business as usual” despite concerns over a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Officials report no symptomatic cases on board, while tourism activity and bookings remain largely unaffected. … More
The secretary of State, a practicing Catholic, said on X that the meeting underscored “a shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity.” The messaging contrasted with that of U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the pope was “weak” and “terrible” after Leo called for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Following the talks, the Vatican wrote in a statement that “the shared commitment to fostering good bilateral relations between the Holy See and the United States of America was reaffirmed.” It was the white smoke Rubio was hoping for. According to the Holy See, the pontiff and…
Published on 07/05/2026 – 10:01 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump’s administration accused Europe of being an “incubator” for terrorism fuelled by mass migration, in a new counter-terrorism strategy unveiled on Wednesday. The strategy also focuses on rooting out “violent left-wing extremists” including “radically pro-transgender” groups, as Trump’s conservative administration steps up its political attacks on opponents. It further places drug cartels in the Americas at the centre of counter-terrorism efforts. But some of its strongest language is reserved for Europe, home to numerous US allies who will be alarmed to see their continent in the Trump administration’s crosshairs once again.…
Updated: 07/05/2026 – 15:25 GMT+2 A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a bakery truck while attempting to land at Newark Airport. Dashcam video captured debris smashing through the truck windshield. The driver suffered minor injuries, while all 231 people aboard the aircraft were unharmed. … More
Nobu is heading for the English countryside. The luxury hospitality brand, best known for its city-based hotels and swanky restaurants, is launching its first rural retreat in the UK. It has plans for a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences set across 185 acres in Rutland, England’s smallest historic county. Set to launch as Nobu Woolfox, the development promises a very different take on the brand’s signature luxury, swapping skyscrapers and city lights for lakes, wellness spaces and long walks through the countryside. Nobu is partnering with the existing, high-end wellness-themed Woolfox Members Club. Founded in 2020, close to the…
Bonnie Tyler has been hospitalised at Faro hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for a perforated intestine. The Welsh singer, 74, who has lived in the Algarve, Portugal, for several years, had been in hospital since 30 March following complications after the surgery. Local source Correio da Manhã says that her condition had been stable, but apparently worsened today. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that Bonnie was admitted to a hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she lives, for emergency bowel surgery. The operation went well and she is now recovering. We know that all her family, friends and fans…