April 24, 2026, 7:10 p.mApril 24, 2026, 7:10 p.m The USA and the EU want to work together in their efforts to achieve a more independent supply of rare earths and other important minerals. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic signed a memorandum of understanding in Washington on a […]
Continue ReadingPiracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.
Continue ReadingThe report, to be debated in plenary on Monday afternoon and voted on Tuesday, builds on Parliament’s long-standing position that the absence of consent must be the central element in rape proceedings. It calls for legislation to complement the 2024 EU directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The text also advocates alignment […]
Continue ReadingA bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales failed in parliament on Friday after getting bogged down in Britain’s unelected upper house, as campaigners vowed to fight on. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Charlie Falconer, who sponsored the legislation in the House of Lords, accused opponents of “pure obstructionism” after the bill […]
Continue ReadingIran’s new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
Continue ReadingMust stand trial on allegations of sexual violence.Image: www.imago-images.de Russell Brand will soon have to appear in court on serious charges. Now he emphasizes that he often behaved incorrectly, but did not break the law. April 24, 2026, 6:29 p.mApril 24, 2026, 6:29 p.m An article by Actor Russell Brand, accused of sexual violence allegations, […]
Continue ReadingWhile Cyprus wants the article to be better defined, countries on the frontline against Russia are worried about the EU pledge clashing with NATO’s Article 5 common defense pact. Seeking to reassure them, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos told POLITICO on the sidelines of the leaders’ meeting that 42.7 is “not about defense, I agree […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to taxes and social security contributions, Switzerland does well compared to other countries.Image: Shutterstock Around 23 percent of wage costs in Switzerland go to the state and social security. As a current OECD study shows, this is low in international comparison – especially for families. April 24, 2026, 6:25 p.mApril 24, 2026, […]
Continue ReadingRaising taxes But EU institutions and countries such as France are calling for a more ambitious package, arguing the bloc needs to invest in strategic sectors and compete with its Asian and American rivals. For them, a bigger budget does not necessarily mean asking EU countries with strained public finances to pay more. Instead, they […]
Continue ReadingThe British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
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