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Europe is staring down a familiar and unwelcome set of circumstances: rising energy prices, slowing growth and growing political pressure. As the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran ripples through global markets, EU governments are scrambling to cushion the blow — with far fewer tools than they had when the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered the last energy crisis. Zoya Sheftalovich is joined by Nick Vinocur to unpack what this new economic shock could mean — not just for households, but for Europe’s political center. Also on the pod: German conservatives turn up the heat on Ursula von…
“I think we’re going to have a more traditional think tank mode,” she said. “But our mission remains for Labour to win and govern well, and there’s no shirking from that. We are proudly into the concept of winning in a way that sometimes gets lost elsewhere.” With more of Starmer’s closest allies becoming engulfed in the ongoing scandal about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the U.K.’s ambassador to the United States, a group of MPs on the left of Labour have attempted to pin the blame on the organization. Last week, former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell called for an independent…
The monarch also appears likely to emphasize Britain’s commitment to the two nations’ defense ties — which include NATO moves to fend off Russia in the Arctic — as the president questions the alliance’s future. A trip to Arlington Cemetery is on the agenda, and Starmer’s official spokesperson said Friday: “We’ve got one of the most important security and defense relationships, if not the closest that the world has ever seen.” While British officials downplayed a leaked Pentagon email Friday suggesting the U.S. could review its recognition of U.K. sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, any mention of it by Trump during…
Published on 26/04/2026 – 18:59 GMT+2 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Saturday that the Middle East is facing “deliberate attempts” to reshape its map under extremist ideological pretexts, and warned of mounting instability across the region. The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran war and its wider regional impact. Speaking during a televised address marking Sinai Liberation Day, he stressed the need to respect state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and said he rejected efforts to fragment countries or seize their resources. He said political solutions and negotiations remain the only path to stability,…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday night, rejoining mediation efforts just hours after he left Pakistan and U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly scrapped a planned trip by American envoys to revive peace talks with Tehran. Iranian state media confirmed Araghchi’s return on Sunday, reporting he had arrived back in the Pakistani capital “to continue consultations on ending the war with the United States” after a brief stop in Oman. The minister had left Islamabad late Saturday, triggering confusion over whether talks would proceed, before reversing course and returning ahead of a planned trip to Moscow. His…
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Buckingham Palace said Sunday it is in ongoing talks with U.S. officials over the impact of Saturday’s shooting in Washington on King Charles III’s visit this week to the U.S., after the incident raised security concerns just days before the trip. A palace spokesperson said in a statement that the King was being “kept fully informed” and was “greatly relieved” that U.S. President Donald Trump and other dignitaries at the gala dinner in the U.S. capital were unharmed. “As you would expect, a number of discussions will be taking place throughout the day to discuss with U.S. colleagues and our…
The president promised to reschedule the dinner soon, projecting a sense of calm and telling reporters breezily that politics is a dangerous line of work.“It comes with the territory,” Trump said.At a separate briefing, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said the suspect would be charged with assaulting a federal officer using a dangerous weapon and using a firearm during a crime of violence. Pirro said the person would be arraigned Monday, and did not rule out possible terrorism charges as the investigation develops.“This individual was intent on doing as much harm and as much damage…
Published on 26/04/2026 – 16:03 GMT+2•Updated 16:10 As Ukraine marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster, its president Volodmyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of committing “nuclear terrorism” by regularly flying attack drones over the site. Zelenskyy took to social media to mark the anniversary, and to say that through Russia’s invasion of Ukraine it was, “again bringing the world to the brink of a man-made disaster”. He noted that drones fly regularly over Chernobyl, with one even hitting its protective shell last year. “The world must not allow this nuclear terrorism to continue, and the best way…
China’s commerce ministry warns Brussels that Beijing “will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard” the interests of Chinese companies and individuals included in the 20th sanctions package. 2 HRS ago 2 mins read