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Transparency International on April 24 asked the EU’s anti-fraud office (OLAF) to open a probe into administrative failings in the case and recommended disciplinary action against former Belgian MEP and Secretary-General of the Patriots group Philip Claeys, according to a letter seen by POLITICO. Transparency International says Claeys was responsible because he signed off on the spending. “OLAF can confirm that we received the incoming information and are currently looking into the matter,” the office’s spokesperson said. “We cannot comment further at this stage.” The spokesperson said “the fact that OLAF is examining the matter does not mean that OLAF has opened…
Britain’s King Charles III hailed his country’s longstanding relationship with the United States as he attended a lavish state dinner at the White House on Tuesday during a four-day visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence. Echoing the tone of an earlier speech to Congress, King Charles III highlighted the historical and cultural ties that he said have cemented an enduring bond between the US and the UK, calling it “one of the most consequential alliances in human history”. As he spoke in unifying, optimistic terms, he delivered a series of nuanced warnings encouraging leaders in the US…
By Lucy Davalou & AP Published on 29/04/2026 – 8:51 GMT+2 At least five people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, including a nine year-old boy, on Tuesday. The boy, identified as Adel al-Najjar, was collecting firewood in the eastern part of Khan Younis city when he was killed by Israeli fire, according to Nasser hospital authorities. The area was about 400 metres west of the so-called Yellow Line, which separates Israeli-controlled areas from the rest of Gaza. There has been no immediate comment from the Israeli military. Sabreen al-Najjar, a relative of Adel al-Najjar, expressed, “Every day they target children. What…
Should the platforms be found guilty of breaching the EU’s Digital Services Act, they risk fines of up to 6 percent of their annual global revenue. Meta can now respond to the findings and offer remedies to avoid a fine. Meta didn’t immediately respond to a request to comment. The Commission said the measures Meta has put in place on Instagram and Facebook do not stop kids under 13 from accessing the platform. Citing “large bodies of evidence” that 10-12 percent of kids under 13 are on at least one of the two platforms, it said Meta needs to strengthen…
A No.10 official disputed this characterization, stressing that the intelligence and military relationship is “functioning every day as usual,” and pointing out that Powell was in attendance for a recent meeting between U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.K. Deputy PM David Lammy. However, it remains unclear how Trump regards efforts by allies to restart talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. Inside the U.S. administration, some aides could not recall the last time the topic of Russia-Ukraine peace talks came up. “Iran has definitely become the primary focus,” said a senior White House official.…
Top story: Euronews EU News Editor Maria Tadeo on Péter Magyar’s first visit to Brussels as he hopes to unlock EU funds to avoid losing €10 billion by August. Interviews with Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Executive Vice-President, and Sophie Wilmès, Vice-President of the European Parliament and former Belgian PM. Euronews’ Sasha Vakulina on the spat between Ukraine and Israel over a Russian vessel that arrived in Haifa with Ukrainian stolen grain. Euronews’ Vincenzo Genovese live from Strasbourg on EU budget negotiations and the bloc’s spending priorities. Explainer by Jakub Janas: The EU’s plan to protect cats and dogs and what…
By Laila Humairah Published on 29/04/2026 – 7:12 GMT+2 Qatar has announced a series of targeted relief measures to support businesses operating in the country. Launched through Invest Qatar, the Gulf state’s investment promotion agency, the move is the latest round of efforts to maintain economic stability and investor confidence amid evolving regional conditions. The initiative offers financial support of up to 40% of eligible local investment costs, including expenses related to setup, operations and expansion. Invest Qatar will also introduce flexible regulatory and administrative rules to streamline core operations. It will also provide advisory and operational support for businesses to…
A chronic disease still treated as a crisis Despite being a well-characterised condition with clear clinical guidelines, severe asthma is still managed too often as a series of emergencies rather than a disease to be proactively controlled.2 Patients endure years of breathlessness, repeated exacerbations, and frequent emergency department visits before accessing optimal specialist care.2,8 Evidence now makes one thing clear: delays in care are costing lives, productivity, and public money — and they are largely preventable. During this time, many are exposed to prolonged courses of oral corticosteroids — drugs that can be lifesaving in the short term but devastating…
The power shift in Budapest hasn’t happened yet — but Brussels is already engaging with what comes next. Péter Magyar arrives in Brussels as Hungary’s incoming prime minister, skipping the usual waiting period and heading straight into talks with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. His aim: unlocking billions in EU funds frozen over rule-of-law concerns. Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton walk through the early reset between Budapest and Brussels — and the risks that come with moving this fast. In the European Parliament, MEPs debate how Russia is quietly edging back into global sports and cultural life. From the…
Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed eight people, including three rescue workers, in the country’s south. The strikes came as violence continues in Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, as both sides trade blame over violations of the truce. Lebanon’s health ministry said “the Israeli enemy’s air raid on the town of Majdal Zoun… has in a preliminary toll killed five martyrs”. It said that included “three paramedics from the Lebanese civil defence who were trapped under the rubble after a strike that targeted them while they were carrying out a rescue mission”. The…