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The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, with US President Donald Trump blaming the Islamic Republic’s refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. Trump had announced on social media he would blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz trading route that he has been demanding Tehran fully reopen, after his Vice President JD Vance left negotiations with an Iranian delegation in Islamabad on Sunday. The stall in talks dashed global hopes of a deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and thrown…
“His professionalism will be essential to uphold what matters most in competition enforcement: objectivity, independence and equal treatment for all companies operating in Europe,” Ribera said on Bluesky. Whelan succeeds Linsey McCallum, who has led the department on an acting basis since the departure of Frenchman Olivier Guersent last summer. Ribera expressed “sincere appreciation” for McCallum’s leadership, noting her role in ensuring continuity in the Commission’s work. In her post, Ribera framed the department’s future mandate through a philosophical lens, calling for enforcement grounded in fairness and the protection of the vulnerable. “In these uncertain times, our responsibility is more…
Modern warfare has evolved way beyond basic weapons, and unmanned drones are now central to conflict. The EU is increasing drone production to defend Europeans against these changing threats. Recent wars, like Ukraine and Iran, show that drones are used in large numbers and quickly depleted. But European countries still rely heavily on foreign suppliers for drones, creating strategic vulnerability. The EU wants to reduce this dependence by building its own industrial capacity, and introducing new funding programs to support drone manufacturing, like the European Defence Industry Programme. It’s also coming up with new subsidies to boost key components used…
Local officials in Cap‑Haïtien said severe overcrowding during traditional Easter festivities at the Citadelle Laferrière triggered the incident, causing asphyxiation and trampling. At least 30 people were reported killed, and dozens were injured, with around 30 patients still in hospital on Sunday, while others remained unaccounted for, raising concerns about crowd safety at large public gatherings. Authorities said autopsies began on 12 April as the Haitian National Police opened an investigation into the causes of the disaster. The Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO‑listed fortress visited by thousands each year, was hosting a school outing and cultural celebrations near the entrance when…
Markets face a sobering Monday after weekend optimism over a peace talks breakthrough faded. Investors are bracing for a high-impact week shaped by geopolitics, inflation data and the start of earnings season. Oil prices resumed their climb, with international benchmark Brent crude and the US benchmark WTI trading above $100 a barrel. On Monday morning in Europe, Brent front-month futures were up 7%, trading at nearly $102 a barrel, while WTI gained nearly 8% and surged to $104. This comes as the US military prepares to blockade ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, where much of the shipping…
Updated: 13/04/2026 – 9:59 GMT+2 Two rare works by French Impressionist Claude Monet will be auctioned this week at Sotheby’s. The paintings, “Îles de Port-Villez” from 1883 and “Vétheuil, effet du matin” from 1901, highlight Monet’s obsession with the River Seine in Paris and until recently were only known through photographs. … More
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News What is the prime minister’s top priority as he faces down a critical month? He has a busy basket of problems on the domestic and foreign front – all set on the backdrop of a crucial set of elections. In the Middle East, with no peace deal between the U.S. and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, a leading think tank issues some stark warnings about the impact on British households. In Parliament, as the session draws to a close, MPs face the mammoth task of sifting through 17…
The victory of Péter Magyar and his Tisza party is a “very important moment” for the EU and Hungary and a “historic moment” for Hungary, former European Council President Charles Michel said on Monday. The arrival of the Magyar, after securing a two-thirds majority in the Hungarian elections, will prompt a change within the European Council and allow the EU to be “more integrated” and “ambitious,” Michel, who is also the former Belgian prime minister, told Euronews’ flagship morning show, Europe Today. “This is an important step for EU unity,” stated Michel. Yet the fact that outgoing Premier Viktor Orbán…
Viktor Orbán was ousted as prime minister of Hungary after Péter Magyar won a stunning victory in the national election on Sunday. Longtime leader Orbán, Europe’s most prominent populist-nationalist politician, had frustrated Brussels’ agenda on multiple files, including a €90B loan to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. After 16 years in power, Orbán’s exit is set to change EU dynamics. Follow all the reaction below to Orbán’s loss, as Brussels gears up for the new reality in Budapest.
The disruption has sparked protests across the country, as many voters point to irregularities and question the credibility of the process, despite repeated assurances from electoral authorities that the outcome will reflect the popular will. Officials said more than 63,000 voters in Lima and other areas, including some abroad, would be given a second chance to vote on Monday, 13 April, after ballot papers failed to reach dozens of polling stations. The delay means results are unlikely before at least 14 April, fuelling concerns over transparency and turnout in what is already a tightly contested race with 35 candidates. The…