US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
The bill, already passed in the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.
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Venice Biennale jury quits over decision to allow Russia’s participation – POLITICO
After announcing he would boycott the Biennale’s opening, Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli this week sent ministry inspectors to investigate if Russia’s participation is “compatible with the existing sanctions regime.” The decision drew praise from EU Culture Commissioner Glenn Micallef, who cheered the minister’s “principled position.” Earlier this month EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas […]
Continue ReadingHowever, the consequences continue to be underestimated
analysis No, in journalism you shouldn’t use alarmism carelessly – even if bad reports (unfortunately) usually generate more attention. When it comes to the economic consequences of the Iran war, however, there are increasing signs that this may still be the case too little Alarmism reigns. April 30, 2026, 7:35 p.mApril 30, 2026, 7:35 p.m […]
Continue ReadingMore from Charles and Camilla’s trip to the USA
Who is that next to Queen Camilla? Of course, columnist Carrie Bradshaw from “Sex and the City”! So the actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who thinks reading is just as important as the Queen.Image: keystone Travel stress with the royals. And we learn: Diamonds aren’t a King’s best friends. April 30, 2026, 7:20 p.mApril 30, 2026, […]
Continue ReadingTrump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat
US President Trump has continued his tirade against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who heads the government one of America’s most important allies, telling him to “spend more time ending the war in Russia/Ukraine,” rather than commenting on the Iran war. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with […]
Continue ReadingBelgium to ban flavored vapes from 2028 – POLITICO
The measure brings Belgium in line with the Netherlands, which already restricts e-cigarettes to tobacco flavor only. A Dutch study by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) suggests the policy has had an impact: Nearly two-fifths of users cut back, while more than one in five quit entirely. Belgium’s move follows […]
Continue ReadingMyanmar’s detained former leader moved from prison to house arrest
Myanmar’s detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest, state television announced. The news was also released in a short text message to journalists from the government’s military information team. It was accompanied by a photo showing the 80-year-old sitting on a wooden bench in a skirt and […]
Continue ReadingMyanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
Continue ReadingTrump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality – POLITICO
In theory, “there are no significant legal or political obstacles” for him to try pull troops out of Germany again, said Jennifer Kavanagh, director of military analysis at the Defense Priorities think tank, given the “very limited leverage” U.S. Congress has over military matters. The only concrete limit is a 2025 law that prevents the […]
Continue Reading‘We are ready to discuss digital rules with the US but cannot wipe out rules,’ EU trade chief says
Fresh from Washington after several days of talks with US counterparts, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews the EU and the US are discussing a new forum on digital legislation, following months of pressure from Washington. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Under the Trump administration, the White House has stepped up calls for Brussels to scale back […]
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