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Shops were closed and streets largely empty in Ramallah as a general strike took place following Israel’s approval of a new death penalty law. The legislation allows for the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks classified as terrorism. Footage shows shuttered storefronts, quiet roads and limited movement in the city centre, including al-Manara square. A few pedestrians and cyclists pass through largely deserted streets, while Palestinian flags are visible.
By Theo Farrant & AP Published on 01/04/2026 – 15:55 GMT+2 Fifty years ago, in a humble garage, two young visionaries in their early twenties tinkered with circuits and wires, with a dream of changing the world. Today, visitors in Utrecht can step into that story at the Netherlands’ new Apple Museum, tracing the company’s journey from a small startup to one of the most influential technology brands in history. The museum features a wide collection of Apple products, including early machines from the 1970s, the original Macintosh and later devices that helped shape personal computing Visitors begin their experience by exploring a…
By Euronews Culture Published on 01/04/2026 – 15:47 GMT+2 We’ve had our April Fools fun with our “exclusive announcement” of the new James Bond… However, the article got tongues wagging in the Euronews office and beyond. If a woman was cast as 007, what could her “Bond boys” co-stars look like? Here’s some fantasy casting for the likely lads… Regé-Jean Page: The love interest Just as Daniel Craig had Eva Green, our April Fools pick for 007 Jessie Buckley could have Regé-Jean Page, the 38-year-old British actor best known for his swoon-worthy role of the Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton. His…
Lange Zeit war das Rentenniveau von 70 Prozent das heilige Wahlversprechen der AfD, obwohl es von Experten als schlicht unfinanzierbar abgestempelt wurde. Vor der großen Fraktionsklausur nach Ostern deutet sich nun eine radikale Kehrtwende an. Pauline von Pezold und Frederik Schindler analysieren, wie die Partei von der 70-Prozent-Marke abrückt, warum ein „Junior-Depot“ für deutsche Kinder die Vorsorge retten soll und wie die AfD nun versucht, marktliberale Elemente mit staatlicher Lenkung zu versöhnen. Zudem im Fokus: Das große Streitthema Wehrpflicht, bei dem sich Befürworter und Gegner unversöhnlicher denn je gegenüberstehen. Das Projekt „Generation Deutschland“ sollte den radikalen Nachwuchs bändigen, doch der…
In the leaked cable, which has not been verified by POLITICO, State Department officials expressed concern over the application of Spain’s right-to-die law “in cases involving psychiatric conditions and non-terminal suffering” and instructed its diplomats to relay Washington’s “serious concerns” to their Spanish counterparts. The dispute reflects a wider breakdown in U.S.-Spain relations, with persistent clashes over NATO defense spending and Madrid’s refusal to back the war on Iran. News of the diplomatic probe irked officials including Spanish Health Minister Mónica García, who urged U.S. President Donald Trump to stop “sticking his nose” into Spain’s internal affairs. “Spain is a…
Published on 01/04/2026 – 14:17 GMT+2 A cruise missile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar early Wednesday after Iran launched three missiles toward the country, according to the Qatari Ministry of Defence. Air defences intercepted two of the incoming missiles, while the third hit the vessel in Qatar’s northern territorial waters. The tanker, identified as the Aqua 1, was operating under contract to QatarEnergy. Despite the strike, authorities said the situation was quickly brought under control. All 21 crew members onboard were evacuated safely, and no casualties were reported. Officials also confirmed there was no environmental damage…
A U.K. official confirmed the meeting will take place Thursday, and be held virtually rather than in-person. The U.K. will also convene military planners to examine how they can “marshal our capabilities and make the Strait accessible and safe after the fighting has stopped,” Starmer said. Countries behind the joint statement, which pledged to work on “appropriate efforts” to safeguard the major trade route, include the United Arab Emirates, the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. This story has been updated with more information about the meeting.
Israeli police dispersed protesters gathered outside the Knesset in Jerusalem following the approval of a new death penalty law by lawmakers. The legislation allows for the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks classified as terrorism. Footage shows officers arresting demonstrators and moving crowds back as people chant and hold signs, including messages such as “Palestinian lives matter.” Some protesters displayed symbolic nooses during the demonstration. The law has prompted reactions from critics, who have raised concerns about its legal implications and application.
Published on 01/04/2026 – 13:03 GMT+2 Lawmakers in France’s Senate have approved a plan to restrict social media for children under the age of 15, as countries across Europe consider national social media bans for minors. The reform voted on Tuesday is key to a pledge by French President Emmanuel Macron. It follows a January proposal in the National Assembly. But both houses of the French parliament have different versions of the law. The Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly), the lower house that passed legislation in January, asks that all social media platforms delete all accounts belonging to children under 15…
Starmer’s comments come amid a major transatlantic rift over Iran, the latest episode that has put Europe at odds with Donald Trump’s America. But the British leader downplayed suggestions that he is being forced to choose between the U.S. and EU. “I’m not going to choose because I think it’s in our interest to have a strong relationship with the U.S. and with Europe,” he said “But I do think that when it comes to defense and security, energy, emissions and the economy, we need a stronger relationship with Europe.” He added that “successive presidents” had in fact encouraged Europe…