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Salis’ most prominent initiatives as mayor have been progressive. Her first act was to register the births of 11 children born to lesbian couples abroad, blocked by her right-wing predecessor. She has opened a municipal office for LGBTQ+ rights and introduced a minimum wage for city contracts. She also backed pro-Palestinian causes. Winning the center But amid talk of a national role, she has increasingly shifted her politics toward the center, with a focus on mainstream issues surrounding health, labor, security and migration. The left, she argued, must focus on “pragmatic, concrete” issues. In a competitive contest on the left,…
By Jerry Fisayo-Bambi with AP Published on 30/04/2026 – 6:11 GMT+2•Updated 6:57 US President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled a new threat against NATO ally Germany, suggesting he could soon reduce American military presence there as he continues to feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Israel war against Iran. Trump’s threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising Washington’s lack of strategy in the war. “The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of…
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News With one week until voters head to the polls in Scotland, Wales and England – are we about to see a seismic shift in British politics? In a special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by YouGov pollster Patrick English to break down the data and assess what it could all mean for the parties. As the vote splits across the spectrum, who is set to benefit – and is British politics entering a new multi-party era? A reminder that all the candidates standing in these elections can be found here. **A…
Published on 30/04/2026 – 9:34 GMT+2•Updated 9:38 Israeli military forces have intercepted boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla travelling to Gaza in international waters near Greece, the group said on Thursday. In a post on X, the group, which initially set sail with 58 vessels carrying activists and aid, aiming to break the Israeli naval blockade of the Strip, said its boats were intercepted in what they called an “illegal act”. The number of vessels seized is unclear at this time. Israeli army radio, citing an unnamed military source, said seven of the 58 boats had been intercepted near Kythira.…
Plumes of black smoke have risen above Tuapse, on Russia’s Black Sea coast, after repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery and terminal. Residents have been seen wearing face masks as authorities warned of polluted air, while reports also point to oil spills and “black rain” across the town. Kyiv has stepped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks, targeting refineries, ports and depots. The Tuapse site has been hit multiple times this month, causing fires, disruption and growing concern over environmental damage in the coastal area.
Kyiv, meanwhile, is pressing for more concrete economic help. Chentsov said Ukraine wants “phased access to the EU Single Market linked to progress on reforms, deeper participation in EU programs and institutions, and swift progress on agreements like ACAA to facilitate trade.” An Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (ACAA) would allow the EU and Ukraine to recognize each other’s manufacturing standards, making it easier for industrial goods to move across the border without additional checks. Ukraine is also asking for its businesses to be included in the Commission’s strategic industrial dialogues on sectors such as vehicle…
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 João Cravinho, EU Special Representative for the Sahel region, and Ville Niinistö, MEP and member of the delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee. Euronews’ Angela Skujins on the rising tension between the EU and China ahead of a meeting next month. Euronews’ Vincenzo Genovese live from Strasbourg on Russia’s Victory Day Parade and the participation of Russia in cultural and sports events. Explainer: The situation in the Sahel.…
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Published on 30/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Let’s be honest, flying is not as fun as it used to be. Thanks to the airport queues, departure delays and ticket prices, travelling by aircraft brings more stress than excitement ahead of a well-deserved trip. While the short-term future of flying is up in the air right now, due to ongoing jet fuel and border control issues, in the long-term passengers can look forward to new in-flight concepts that are set to improve the overall experience. From wraparound entertainment screens to work pods and economy beds, Euronews Travel looks at some of the…
That cut short Robbins’ mission to deliver a radical program of departmental reform by 2030 — and now insiders complain this has left the department, once a prized part of the British government machine, rudderless and fearful for what comes next. This additional pressure comes at an unusually busy time in foreign affairs, when Starmer is keen to project confidence on the world stage. Dave Penman, general secretary of the FDA trade union representing civil servants, said the ministry had “lost a really visible leader” and now there was “turmoil, because someone’s now got to try and pick up that…