Hungary’s Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
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Exclusion of Hungary from the EU: Is that possible?
Hungary 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 ReadingTrump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan’s PM
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.
Continue ReadingGreenland wanted to blow up runways to prevent the US from landing
Soldiers 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 ReadingUSA intensifies fight for Strait of Hormuz
With 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 ReadingMerz and Orban argue about aid to Ukraine at EU summit
The 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 ReadingEurope Today: Orbán claims victory at tense EU summit focused on Ukraine and Iran
Published 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 ReadingCyclone Narelle makes landfall in Australia
Extreme 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, […]
Continue ReadingNasa’s Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
After reviewing the data, Nasa managers signed off on a second rollout and the next phase of checks, which take place at the pad. If those tests are completed without incident, Artemis II will become the first crewed mission in the programme, paving the way for another crewed test flight, Artemis III in Earth orbit, […]
Continue ReadingGas shortage risks pushing India towards polluting fuels
India’s environment ministry has told state pollution boards to let restaurants and hotels temporarily switch to biomass (wood, dried crops, animal manure), fuel pellets, kerosene and coal for a month, prioritising cooking gas for households and essential sectors.
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