The European Union may have to take another look at whether alumina should be included in the sanctions regime against Russia, according to the bloc’s sanctions envoy. David O’Sullivan said this might have to be considered if alumina from a plant in Limerick is being used to make aluminium that ends up “finding its way, […]
Continue ReadingThe Facebook founder just lost a lawsuit – because social media is addictive. But something else might be more important for him. March 29, 2026, 5:55 p.mMarch 29, 2026, 5:55 p.m Raffael Schuppisser / ch media It was Mark Zuckerberg’s biggest bet. A matter of the heart – even bigger than Facebook itself. So big […]
Continue ReadingVictoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
Continue ReadingThe drones crashed near the city of Kouvola, about 200 kilometers northeast of Helsinki, the ministry said, adding that the Finnish Defence Forces are investigating the incident together with other authorities. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told Finnish state broadcaster Yle that the drones likely came from Ukraine, which has been conducting attacks on Russian […]
Continue ReadingMarch 29, 2026, 2:50 p.mMarch 29, 2026, 2:50 p.m Italy wants to introduce a social media ban for young people. The right-wing ruling party Lega has introduced a corresponding draft law in the parliament in Rome. “Stop social media for young people under 14. We want to protect minors and help families,” wrote Deputy Prime […]
Continue ReadingMarch 29, 2026, 1:25 p.mMar 29, 2026, 4:42 p.m According to media reports, several suspected Ukrainian drones crashed in southeastern Finland. According to the latest information from Finnish authorities, two unmanned aerial vehicles hit the ground north and east of the town of Kouvola on Sunday morning, respectively, the public broadcaster Yle reported. There were […]
Continue ReadingMarch 29, 2026, 1:25 p.mMarch 29, 2026, 1:25 p.m On Sunday, several drones entered the airspace in Finland. Two of the aircraft reportedly crashed near the town of Kouvola. The authorities assume a possible violation of national territory, writes the Finnish news media “Yle”. According to Finnish police, no injuries were reported. The Defense Ministry […]
Continue ReadingMoscow has also taken satellite photographs of a U.S.-U.K. joint military facility in the Indian Ocean, as well as Kuwait International Airport and parts of the infrastructure of the Greater Burgan oil field, Zelenskyy wrote, citing a daily intelligence update. Russia also shared pictures of several bases and oilfields in Turkey and Qatar, he added. […]
Continue ReadingHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke at a rally as part of a campaign tour in Győr.Image: keystone In two weeks Hungarians will elect a new parliament. An appearance in Budapest shows how nervous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is. March 29, 2026, 11:40 a.mMarch 29, 2026, 11:40 a.m Martin Küper / t-online An article by […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Pope Leo delivered an unusually forceful message on Sunday, stating that God rejects the prayers of leaders who initiate wars and possess “hands full of blood”, as the conflict […]
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