April 16, 2026, 4:31 p.mApril 16, 2026, 4:31 p.m German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not see a return to nuclear energy as a short-term path to better and cheaper energy supplies in Germany. Friedrich Merz currently does not see nuclear power as a solution.Image: keystone With regard to the shutdown of the last German nuclear […]
Continue Reading“Who’s your daddy?” is a question that will follow Mark Rutte around for a long time. The former Dutch prime minister has really had one job since taking over as Nato secretary general: Keep Donald Trump onside and the western military alliance intact. Trump has publicly wondered about the usefulness of the Nato alliance since […]
Continue ReadingThe pontiff did not specifically name the president during his speech in Cameroon. He sharply criticized those who manipulate religion “for their own military, economic or political gain.”
Continue ReadingThe architect of the EMFA, former Commission Vice President Věra Jourová, told Czech outlet Irozhlas.cz that the whole point of the EU legislation was to strengthen the independence of public service media. “I know what we wanted because I drafted it … the Czech law, as it has been proposed, gives me the impression that […]
Continue ReadingApril 16, 2026, 3:48 p.mApril 16, 2026, 3:48 p.m Syria’s government has announced the complete withdrawal of US troops previously stationed in the country. The “military facilities where United States troops were previously present in Syria” have been “completely handed over to the Syrian government,” the State Department in Damascus said. Syria announces withdrawal of […]
Continue ReadingApril 16, 2026, 3:43 p.mApril 16, 2026, 3:43 p.m According to the European Commission, Google must share more data with its competitors. The Brussels authority presented proposals as to how the US group should proceed according to EU competition rules for online giants. Google should share data with competitors.Image: AP The aim is to enable […]
Continue Reading“What has changed is, as is well publicized, OpenAI’s internal financing context has become more challenging and they have made similar calls in the United States with their program there as well,” he said. “So companies get in trouble, companies have challenges and financing commitments they’ve made,” he said. OpenAI declined to comment. Two weeks […]
Continue ReadingIn the last few years, Madrid has become a destination of choice for wealthy Latin American investors, as well as for young Americans. The latter are settling in the most historical areas of the Spanish capital, driving up prices in an already competitive housing market. FRANCE 24’s Maude Petit-Jové and Sarah Morris report.
Continue ReadingPeter Magyar appeared to spot his outgoing rival Viktor Orban on a balcony as he met the country’s president following his election victory. Hungary‘s incoming prime minister posted the video to social media, showing him visiting Budapest‘s Sandor Palace on Wednesday (15 April). The caption said the president had been showing the election winner around […]
Continue ReadingApril 16, 2026, 2:43 p.mApril 16, 2026, 2:43 p.m The Swiss economist and lawyer Miguel Gonzalez was killed in Panama City. This is reported by several news portals, including the newspaper “Critica”on Thursday. Initial findings point to a targeted murder, reports “Critica”. Two vehicles reportedly targeted the manager’s SUV and opened fire. González lost control […]
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