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Published on 19/03/2026 – 10:29 GMT+1 US envoy John Coale met Belarus leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka in Minsk on Thursday, as Washington pushes for the release of hundreds of political prisoners in the Russia-allied country. The authoritarian state has released dozens of prisoners in recent months, largely due to US efforts. President Donald Trump has sought a rapprochement with Minsk since taking office last year, easing sanctions on the country and welcoming it to his “Board of Peace.” There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests, according to…
The storm brought heavy rain and winds reaching up to 90 km/h, toppling walls, signboards and trees across Pakistan’s largest city. In the Baldia Town area, including Mawachh Goth, rescuers recovered 13 bodies from a collapsed building, while emergency teams continued operations on 19 March to search for more victims. Officials said most deaths were caused by structural failures as roofs and walls gave way during the storm. Rescue workers reported multiple incidents across Karachi, with several people also injured. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned that further storms could affect Sindh in the coming days. Power outages and traffic disruption…
After a targeted attack on Shabana Mahmood’s immigration reforms, has Angela Rayner forced another climbdown from the Starmer premiership? Rayner allies are eyeing her return to frontline politics before the May elections – will Rachel Reeves be her next target? And does the Prime Minister really need his former deputy’s support? Sam and Anne consider all the factors and assess how credible a Rayner vision for Britain would be. Elsewhere, the UK launches a 50% tariff on all steel goods being imported into the country, but what is the move trying to achieve? Plus, what does the public really think…
Welcome to our live coverage of day 20 of the war in Iran, where US President Donald Trump has issued a daring threat to Iran, vowing to blow up the entirety of the world’s largest gas field, the South Pars, if attacks on Qatari LNG facilities repeat. The warning comes after Iran fired missiles at Qatar’s largest gas field, Ras Laffan, in retaliation for an attack that targeted South Pars on Wednesday. Trump in a post on Truth Social, says Israel acted alone without US knowledge in the attack, but has promised they would not target the site again. The…
It appears this surge was driven, at least in part, by geopolitical developments — specifically the war in Iran. Based on impressions on the ground, heightened anti-war sentiment seems to have mobilized both the Muslim and young hard-left voters who form the party’s base. The implications of this are significant: Many had written Mélenchon off after a series of scandals and a dip in national polling. But these successes suggest he may yet play an important role in shaping the presidential elections — again — making it difficult for a more moderate left candidate to emerge and possibly even reaching…
Published on 19/03/2026 – 7:54 GMT+1•Updated 8:18 On today’s show: Euronews correspondent Shona Murray reports live from the European Council, where EU leaders are set to gather for a tense summit on Ukraine and the war in Iran. Euronews’ Sándor Zsíros brings viewers the latest on Viktor Orbán’s veto of the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine. Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports live from Dubai on the latest developments and reactions to the war in Iran, which enters its 20th day today. An interview with Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. Europe Today’s Jakub Janas explains how the…
In der Linkspartei tobt ein bitterer Kampf um die Deutung des Nahostkonflikts. Während die „alte Garde“ um Gregor Gysi den Schutz Israels als Staatsräson verteidigt , formiert sich an der Basis und in Landesverbänden wie Niedersachsen ein radikaler antizionistischer Flügel. Wie die Parteispitze versucht, das zu moderieren und dabei womöglich den moralischen Kompass verliert, analysiert Gordon Repinski. Janis Ehling, Bundesgeschäftsführer der Linken, stellt sich im 200-Sekunden-Interview der Frage, wie tief der Riss wirklich geht und wie man in der Partei eine klare Grenze zum Antisemitismus ziehen und gleichzeitig wieder zusammen finden kann. In Brüssel beginnt ein entscheidender EU-Gipfel unter extremem…
18/03/2026 – 18:46 GMT+1 A timeline of the Druzhba dispute Here’s a compressed timeline to understand the dispute around the Druzhba pipeline that has paralysed the €90 billion loan for Ukraine.27 January: Flows of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline stop after a drone attack near the Brody pumping station. The attack is attributed to Russia.15 February: Hungary and Slovakia, the two countries that remain connected to Druzhba, ask Croatia to allow Russian oil through the Adria pipeline. Croatia denies the request because Russian oil is under both EU and US sanctions.18 February: Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel exports to…
Artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in everyday life — from education to the workplace. Yet while many people use generative AI tools, far fewer apply them professionally. In 2025, 15% of people aged 16 to 74 used AI for work, according to Eurostat. But that headline figure masks stark differences between countries. Across 33 European nations, workplace AI use ranges from just 1.3% in Hungary to 35.4% in Norway, with Switzerland close behind at 34.4%. “Norway’s higher share is entirely consistent with a strong digital public sector, high public trust, strong skills, and mature employer practices,” Prof Aleksandra Przegalińska from…
By ELODIE MANDEL-BRIEFER, ROMAIN LEFÈVRE with AP Published on 16/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 Horses ‘whinny’ to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments, like feeding time. But how exactly they produce the distinctive sound – also called a ‘neigh’ – has long eluded scientists. At Vordingborg Sportsride Club in Denmark’s southern Zealand, horses grunt, sigh and – whinny. “If they feel left alone, they will do it. If they’re calling for food in the morning, they will very often do it,” says riding instructor Sigrid Bjørg. “When we take them out, when they’re going out to the field, the ones…