Pope criticises ‘tyrants’ who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
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Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by ‘dire strait’ crisis, IEA chief warns
Europe has “maybe six weeks or so of jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he […]
Continue ReadingEU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs
The European Commission is preparing a major overhaul of grid charges and electricity-related taxes to provide relief to households and citizens struggling with soaring energy pricesa document seen by Euronews reveals. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The decision comes as power bills are rising due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuzwhich has […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo XIV calls for reconciliation in Cameroon
Pope Leo in Cameroon. Image: keystone In view of wars and bloody conflicts in many parts of the world, Pope Leo XIV called for reconciliation during a visit to Cameroon. April 16, 2026, 2:09 p.mApril 16, 2026, 2:16 p.m In the city of Bamenda in the northwest of the West African country, the pontiff praised […]
Continue ReadingNew round of Iran-USA negotiations still unclear
(from left) Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, US Vice President JD Vance and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the negotiations between Iran and the US.Image: keystone April 16, 2026, 1:54 p.mApril 16, 2026, 1:54 p.m Mediator Pakistan has not yet confirmed speculation about further negotiations between Iran and the USA. The […]
Continue ReadingLynx swims through the Rhine in Germany
Most likely to seek his fortune in the country from which the two-year-old animal may have once immigrated. April 16, 2026, 1:28 p.mApril 16, 2026, 1:28 p.m The FVA sees Juro’s Rhine crossing as an important indication of how crucial the connectivity of habitats is for the lynx. “It is entirely possible for wild animals […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo tells Cameroon’s government to root out corruption to find peace
“In order for peace and justice to prevail, the chains of corruption – which disfigure authority and strip it of its credibility – must be broken,” he told those gathered at the presidential palace in the capital, Yaoundé, including President Paul Biya.
Continue ReadingBrazil’s former spy chief released from ICE detention
Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.
Continue ReadingBerlin approves defense initiatives as domestic industry receives drone and frigate deals
Defense contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a major contract to manufacture combat drones for the German armed forces in a deal approved by the Bundestag Budget Committee on Wednesday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING New combat drones are planned in particular for use as part of the so-called Lithuania Brigade. The unit consists of around 5,000 soldiers who […]
Continue ReadingTurkish police order 83 arrests over online praise for school shootings
The shooting in Kahramanmaras saw at least eight students and one teacher killed, Turkish officials said, with 13 others wounded, including six in critical condition. A 14-year-old attacker was also killed during the incident, which took place at Ayser Calik Secondary School.
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