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Starmer likens Trump to Putin as he laments soaring energy costs – POLITICO
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran — which has now entered a two-week ceasefire — has seen the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that has led to a sharp increase in oil prices. Starmer has tried to position Britain at the center of a coalition of countries helping to reopen the Strait, […]
Continue ReadingRussia’s submarines in the North Atlantic: British in pursuit
A Russian Akula-class submarine (archive image): Great Britain observed such a submarine in the North Atlantic.Image: www.imago-images.de Suspicious Russian submarine activity has been reported around cables and pipelines in the North Atlantic. The British Defense Minister addresses Putin directly. Apr 9, 2026, 8:06 p.mApr 9, 2026, 8:06 p.m Simon Cleven / t-online An article by […]
Continue ReadingMacron and Pope Leo talk war and basketball amid calls for peace in Middle East
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, his first face-to-face meeting with the Chicago-born pontiff, which came as the French president and the leader of the Roman Catholic church have spoken out in recent days against US President Donald Trump over the war in the Middle East, which began with […]
Continue ReadingUK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
These “mini-subs” can be launched covertly, at night, from spy vessels like the Yantar, seen previously loitering around the English Channel. They have the ability to cut cables or in some cases, it’s feared, interdict them to allow Russia to monitor the data passing through them.
Continue ReadingIn Finland, the world’s first facility to bury nuclear waste is set to begin operations
ByEuronewswithAP Published on 09/04/2026 – 15:44 GMT+2 After decades of construction, the world’s first facility for permanently disposing of spent nuclear fuel is set to begin operations in Finland, with authorities expected to grant a license within months. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The structure will become a final resting place for tons of dangerous radioactive waste. The […]
Continue ReadingAmazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.
Continue ReadingFrance is liquidating gold reserves in the USA – Trump is not the reason
France sells its gold reserves in the USA. (symbol image)Image: imago The Banque de France discreetly brings its gold holdings in New York back to Paris. She denies any connection to the uncertain US politics. April 9, 2026, 3:05 p.mApril 9, 2026, 3:05 p.m follow me 129 tons of gold, that’s no small feat. Especially […]
Continue ReadingEU welcomes Anthropic move to slow the release of powerful new AI tool – POLITICO
The tech company made the announcement after finding that its new Claude Mythos model outperformed most humans at “finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities.” Listen AI generated Text-to-speech
Continue ReadingIreland deploys army to clear protests blocking key ports – POLITICO
Martin rejected the protesters’ demands for a meeting, saying they did not represent any industry body and were trying to blackmail the government. It would set a dangerous precedent, he said, particularly given that the government last month already cut tax on petrol and diesel by 15 cents and 20 cents per liter, respectively. “The […]
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