In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage
The secretary of state was in Italy to help smooth relations between the U.S. and the Vatican after President Trump’s repeated criticism of Pope Leo XIV.
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Hostages taken in bank robbery in western Germany, police say
Published on 08/05/2026 – 13:06 GMT+2 Bank robbers took multiple hostages in the western German town of Sinzig on Friday, police said, with several heavily armed officers surrounding the bank. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Police said there were believed to be “several hostage-takers and hostages inside the bank,” and that the driver of a cash transport vehicle […]
Continue ReadingWhat it means for you – The Irish Times
Ireland might find itself presiding over the formal establishment of the much-discussed digital euro when it assumes the presidency of the council of the European Union later this year. And while consumers won’t be able to actually use the virtual currency until the end of the decade at the earliest, the latest shake-up in how […]
Continue ReadingUS jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
He added that airlines in North America use Jet A every day, but still manage to serve communities in very cold regions, such as parts of Alaska, by using fuel additives, as well as by planning and monitoring flights to ensure aircraft operate within safe limits.
Continue ReadingPope Leo urges world leaders to calm global tensions after meeting with Marco Rubio
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email Pope Leo has marked his first anniversary as head of the Catholic Church by urging world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred, following […]
Continue ReadingAfter 20 rounds of sanctions, the EU finally sees cracks in the Russian economy
Since the fateful events of February 2022, the European Union has embarked on an unparalleled political project to cripple Russia’s ability to wage war on Ukraine, hoping the persistent pressure would eventually force the aggressor to concede defeat. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING After 20 rounds of economic sanctions, carefully designed to inflict the maximum pain, the ultimate […]
Continue Reading'Peacemaker' Rubio tries to appease pope over spat with Trump
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 8: The Italian dailies mark Pope Leo XIV’s first year at the Vatican, hailing his “discreet and collegial” papacy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with the pope in a bid to appease tensions after a public spat between the pontiff and US President Donald Trump. Also: UK Prime Minister […]
Continue ReadingBulgaria’s parliament confirms Russia-aligned Radev as prime minister – POLITICO
Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev was formally named Bulgaria’s new prime minister on Thursday, cementing a landslide election victory that shattered the country’s long-fractured political order. Radev’s newly formed Progressive Bulgaria party secured the first outright parliamentary majority since 1997 in the April 19 vote, ending years of unstable coalitions and repeat votes in the […]
Continue ReadingWhat is happening on the hantavirus ship? Passengers speak out as ship approaches Europe
Two of the five French passengers aboard the MV “Hantius”, a vessel affected by cases of hantavirus, decided to speak out, but they chose to do so via an email sent to France Inter on Thursday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Julia and Roland, a retired couple in their sixties, describe a situation that is far calmer than […]
Continue ReadingResponse to US proposal sent to Pakistan
Despite the current ceasefire, the USA and Iran have attacked each other. According to US Central Command (Centcom), Iranian forces fired missiles and used drones and speedboats as three US destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz towards the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. The US military repelled the attacks and attacked Iranian military facilities in […]
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