April 7, 2026, 10:04 p.mApril 7, 2026, 10:04 p.m According to state media, hundreds of people responded to the Iranian government’s call to secure the country’s infrastructure. Footage shows human chains in front of power plants and on bridges that could be the target of attacks. The Tasnim news agency published footage of a human […]
Continue ReadingTehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
Continue ReadingFor Orbán — who has ruled Hungary for 16 years and built a system he calls “illiberal democracy” — the visit is a chance to project international support at a critical moment in the campaign. POLITICO’s Poll of Polls shows Fidesz trailing Magyar’s opposition Tisza party. Vance is not the first senior U.S. figure to […]
Continue ReadingThe music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square.
Continue ReadingEven if the cat doesn’t seem very enthusiastic: the feeder’s cameras can be used for video calls.Image: Instagram The Kremlin is making it increasingly difficult for Russia’s population to chat with each other via secure channels. Some citizens come up with creative ideas. Dariusch Rimkus / watson.de The Kremlin has been tightening the reins for […]
Continue ReadingBill Ackman’s Pershing Square investment vehicle has offered to buy music studios giant Universal Music Group (UMG). The US billionaire’s firm has proposed a cash and stock deal to take control of the Dutch-US business, which runs Abbey Road studios and labels including EMI and Island Records. Universal is the world’s largest music company and […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Motorists across Ireland are facing significant delays this morning as protests against soaring fuel prices got underway, prompting warnings from Gardai. An Garda Siochana issued an alert on social […]
Continue ReadingApril 7, 2026, 8:12 amApril 7, 2026, 8:12 am Oil prices are rising ahead of the expiration of another ultimatum from US President Donald Trump in the Iran war. The price for a barrel (159 liters) of North Sea Brent oil for delivery in June rose 1.2 percent to $111.11 in early trading. This brought […]
Continue ReadingCheng Li-wun said she “gladly accepted” Xi Jinping’s invitation and hopes to be a “bridge for peace”.
Continue ReadingBoth sides don’t want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
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