4 women killed in West Bank are first Palestinian deaths in Iran war
They were at a salon getting their nails done for Eid al-Fitr. It was unclear who fired the missile.
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'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski
Talking Europe travels to Warsaw to meet the mayor of the city and former presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski, just as the political temperature rises ahead of high-stakes parliamentary elections scheduled for next year. Trzaskowski argues that a long-standing consensus in Polish politics – being pro-European and pro-Ukraine – has been broken, as populist forces try to outdo […]
Continue ReadingThe life of Chuck Norris in retrospect after his death
Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86.Image: AFP Actor and king of martial arts Chuck Norris has died. He embodied the American dream and the empowering values of the American right. A portrait. March 20, 2026, 6:21 p.mMarch 20, 2026, 6:51 p.m Paula RAMON and Raphaëlle PICARD / afp Legend of martial arts: […]
Continue ReadingFarewell, my friend! Viktor Orbán pays tribute to Chuck Norris – POLITICO
On the same trip, Orbán told the American that “90 percent of the comments on me is negative … the liberals hate me.” “You’re like Trump,” Norris said. “A little bit more than that!” Orbán replied. Norris was a world karate champion who became a martial arts movie star in films such as “The Delta […]
Continue Reading4 women killed in West Bank are first Palestinian deaths in Iran war
They were at a salon getting their nails done for Eid al-Fitr. It was unclear who fired the missile.
Continue ReadingDutch ramp up security for Iranian dissidents after near-fatal shooting – POLITICO
“And where needed, we’ve taken additional measures.” Van Weel added it is still unknown whether the man was specifically targeted because of his Iranian roots. “But the fact that he is Iranian and spoke out against the regime is something to be taken seriously.” Dutch media reported that the victim had shared criticism of the […]
Continue ReadingBerlin’s Indo-Pacific strategy blends arms deals and alliances – POLITICO
Germany, according to Ernst, is still “relatively blank” in the region. What it can contribute militarily remains narrow: “A bit of maritime patrol, a frigate, mine clearance.” Pohlkamp said Germany’s role in Asia is still being built “in small doses” and is largely symbolic. But what matters is whether Berlin can turn occasional visits and […]
Continue ReadingLabour critics seize on new case against Mahmood’s migration overhaul – POLITICO
Though Mahmood’s proposals will lengthen the time it takes them to gain access to the welfare system, the change “will not make a significant difference to the lifetime fiscal impact” of these migrants, according to the report. “The only way this policy would significantly bring down the £10 billion lifetime fiscal cost is if it […]
Continue ReadingHow the Iran War could continue – in 5 scenarios
An Israeli soldier next to a fired Iranian missile.Image: keystone analysis Mar 20, 2026, 5:17 p.mMar 20, 2026, 5:17 p.m follow me At the beginning of the attack by Israel and the USA on Iran, Donald Trump spoke of a “short trip”. There was never an official war aim. But it was clear that the […]
Continue ReadingTrump blasts NATO allies over Hormuz – POLITICO
The outburst came following Thursday’s European Council, where national leaders struck a cautious tone in emphasizing de-escalation and resisting involvement in a conflict with no apparent end in sight. Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez even described the war as illegal — underscoring the size of the breach with Washington. Since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes […]
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