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Airlines are already feeling the squeeze. Lufthansa said last Tuesday it would cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October to save “40,000 metric tons of fuel,” while SAS Scandinavian Airlines has canceled around 1,000 flights in recent days and Air France-KLM has imposed a €100 surcharge on long-haul tickets. “I think there will be failures,” O’Leary said. “If it continues at $150 a barrel into July, August, September, then you’ll see European airlines fail and that, in the medium term, would probably be good for Ryanair’s business.” U.S. President Donald Trump last Tuesday agreed to pause further strikes on Iran at…
The US military on Tuesday released video footage of US Marines on the deck of M/V Blue Star III, a commercial ship suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. A post by the Defense Department on “X” said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship’s voyage would not include an Iranian port call. The US Central Command said so far 39 vessels have been redirected to ensure compliance with the blockade. The standoff between the U.S. and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports…
What he said: “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time, and the United Nations Security Council was united in the face of terror, we answered the call together as our people have done so for more than a century, shoulder to shoulder, through two world wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan and moments that have defined our shared security.” What he meant: Don’t renege on Article 5 because the Brits were there for you when it really counted. What he said: “I served with immense pride in the Royal Navy, following in the naval footsteps of my father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; my grandfather, King…
Published on 28/04/2026 – 21:05 GMT+2 Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for a second time on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, multiple sources told US media. The charge or charges against Comey were not immediately known. It’s the second criminal case the Justice Department has brought against the longtime Trump foe, who said he assumed the arrangement of shells he saw on a walk, reading “86 47,” was a political message, not a call to violence. Comey is one…
LONDON — U.K. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has vowed to work more closely with other “middle powers” to reduce the concentration of power in the AI market — arguing that doing so is in the interest of the United States, too. In a major speech on Tuesday, Kendall said: “AI is now the engine of economic power and hard power,” but warned that control over the technology is becoming “increasingly concentrated.” However, she said that “none of this should be taken as weakening our deep, close and enduring relationship with the U.S.” Instead, she argued that increasing resilience and control aligned with Trump’s call…
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“Never underestimate the Parliament,” its president, Roberta Metsola, warned in a press conference after the vote, insisting lawmakers will not simply “rubber-stamp” the budget proposed by the capitals. Parliament’s pro-EU parties — the conservative European People’s Party (EPP), the Socialists & Democrats, the centrist Renew group and the Greens — all backed the call for more money for the EU to grapple with challenges such as defense and competitiveness. “We believe we cannot do more with less; that is a myth,” said Siegfried Mureșan, a budget negotiator for the EPP. “Obviously the majority of members can only vote in favor if…
Ukrainian interceptor systems shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s defence minister said. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s domestically-developed long-range attack drones struck a Russian oil refinery and terminal on the Black Sea for the third time in less than two weeks, prompting the evacuation of local people as a precautionary measure. Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world. Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defence…
Crowds dressed in orange filled the streets and canals of Amsterdam to celebrate King Willem-Alexander’s birthday. People gathered to dance, sing and party, with boats packed along the city’s waterways and streets lined with stalls and celebrations. The annual King’s Day festivities drew locals and tourists alike, with many enjoying the warm weather and festive atmosphere. Despite its royal origins, the holiday has become a nationwide celebration of spring and community, bringing people together across the country.
By Lucy Davalou & AFP Published on 28/04/2026 – 18:15 GMT+2 Finland has become the first country in Europe to host a full lithium production cycle, from mine to refinery, according to the Geological Survey of Finland. The Syväjärvi open-pit mine in Kaustinen will produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a critical material for modern electronics, ranging from electric vehicles to smartphones. The appetite for lithium is often compared to the demand for oil at the dawn of the 20th century — and Finland holds some of Europe’s largest reserves of it. Reducing reliance on Asian and Australian imports Keliber CEO Hannu Hautala said the…