Dmitri Peskov (left) and Vladimir Putin hold out the prospect of a partial ceasefire for Ukraine.Image: keystone March 20, 2026, 2:13 p.mMarch 20, 2026, 2:13 p.m The Russian leadership has promised a possible partial ceasefire for attacks on energy facilities in the war against Ukraine – under certain conditions. To do this, Kiev must stop […]
Continue ReadingFor the second time this year, Nasa has moved its Moon rocket from the hangar out towards the pad in the hope of launching four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month. If the latest repairs work and everything else goes Nasa’s way, the Space Launch System could blast off as early as April 1 […]
Continue ReadingThe Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
Continue ReadingHungary blocked financial aid to Ukraine on Thursday.Image: keystone Mar 20, 2026, 10:59Mar 20, 2026, 10:59 Ukraine must continue to wait for billions in financial aid from the European Union (EU). This was blocked by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the summit on Thursday – even though he had actually already agreed to it […]
Continue ReadingPresident Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.
Continue ReadingSoldiers in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.Image: keystone After the USA arrested ruler Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, concerns grew in Denmark that it was now Greenland’s turn. We prepared accordingly. Mar 20, 2026, 10:49Mar 20, 2026, 10:49 follow me US President Donald Trump made all of Europe nervous at the beginning of the year when he repeatedly emphasized […]
Continue ReadingWith the operation, the Pentagon is pursuing a multi-stage plan to make the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently effectively closed, passable again.Image: keystone Since the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed. The USA is now reacting. March 20, 2026, 10:07 amMarch 20, 2026, 10:07 am Charlotta Siemer / […]
Continue ReadingThe German Chancellor is dissatisfied with his Hungarian counterpart.Image: keystone 03/20/2026, 07:5703/20/2026, 07:57 Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the ongoing blockade of billions in aid to Ukraine by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as an “act of gross disloyalty”. “We agree that we do not accept what happened today in the European Council,” said the […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/20/2026 – 7:55 GMT+1•Updated 8:53 On today’s show: ADVERTISING ADVERTISING An in-depth debrief of yesterday’s European Council summit: Shona Murray reports live from the European Council on the main takeaways; Sasha Vakulina breaks down discussions among the 27 EU leaders on Ukraine; and Europe Today host Meabh McMahon looks at the economic angle […]
Continue ReadingExtreme weather 03/20/2026, 07:4703/20/2026, 07:47 As a cyclone in the second highest category 4, tropical storm “Narelle” made landfall on the north coast of Queensland and caused severe devastation in the remote region. The storm reached the coast in the morning (local time) between Lockhart River and Coen on the Cape York Peninsula. On Thursday, […]
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