Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
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Commission launches Women in Farming Platform
To coincide with International Women’s Day, the European Commission has launched the Women in Farming platform, a new initiative designed to empower women in farming and strengthen equal opportunities in this sector and rural communities. Announced in the Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food last year, it aims to help increase the number of women […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo calls violence against women “barbarism”
March 8, 2026, 1:39 p.mMarch 8, 2026, 1:39 p.m According to Pope Leo XIV, violence against women is a sign of barbarism and must never be justified. “Violence – any form of violence – is the border that separates civilization from barbarism,” said the head of the Roman Catholic Church in an article for the […]
Continue ReadingPutin coughs and coughs – new Kremlin video raises eyebrows
March 8, 2026, 1:34 p.mMarch 8, 2026, 1:34 p.m To the astonishment of many Russians, the Kremlin, which otherwise strives to create a flawless image of President Vladimir Putin, released a video sequence in which the head of state coughs and clears his throat. The clip, recorded for International Women’s Day, was deleted after a […]
Continue ReadingIsrael threatens to target successor to Iran’s supreme leader – POLITICO
Israel justified the attacks as a preemptive strike to protect itself. U.S. President Donald Trump, after days of mixed signals from the White House on the justifications and aims of the war, said on Friday that the ultimate goal is “unconditional surrender” by the Islamic Republic’s leaders. The continuing attacks haven’t stopped Tehran from seeking a successor to Khamenei. […]
Continue ReadingHarry and Meghan to visit Australia next month
Britain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle will visit Australia next month for a number of engagements. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will not be going with them, it is understood. A spokesman for the couple said: “Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will visit Australia in mid-April to take […]
Continue ReadingUK does not ‘agree with Trump on every issue’ says Cooper
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump’s criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran. Appearing on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Cooper said: “It won’t surprise you that we don’t agree with President Trump on every issue.” It’s the prime minister’s job to “take decisions in the UK’s national interest… […]
Continue ReadingEx-rapper’s party heading for landslide victory in Nepal election
March 8, 2026, 12:09 p.mMarch 8, 2026, 12:09 p.m Nepal’s landmark parliamentary election is set to see a landslide victory for the party of former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah. According to official partial results, the relatively young RSP (Rastriya Swatantra Party) won 114 of 165 direct mandates in the lower house by Sunday afternoon (local […]
Continue ReadingIran fires at least 16 ballistic missiles and 117 drones in new barrages
Iran has launched at least 16 ballistic missiles and 117 drones in new barrages, according to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE’s Defence Ministry said it had intercepted 16 missiles on Sunday, while a 17th fell into the sea. It added that it intercepted most of the drones but four fell in UAE territory. The […]
Continue ReadingTrump threat to blow up trade deal puts Canada’s auto town on the spot
The Canadian auto industry has been rocked by President Donald Trump’s abandonment of subsidies for electric vehicles and embrace of tariffs.
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