Peace with Iran hinges on one side bowing to the other’s nuclear demands
The Trump administration has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran’s offer would last up to five.
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Peace with Iran hinges on one side bowing to the other’s nuclear demands
The Trump administration has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran’s offer would last up to five.
Continue ReadingFrance won’t fast-track plan to keep shops open on Labor Day – POLITICO
“Reforms are possible: with respect and a systematic approach,” Lecornu said. France currently only allows businesses deemed essential, including restaurants, to remain fully open. The owners of nonessential shops can operate on the holiday but only without employees. Lecornu’s decision led to a public rift with the leader of his party, former Prime Minister Gabriel […]
Continue ReadingRisk of ‘serious’ economic shock if Iran drags on, EBRD chief says
Published on 04/14/2026 – 10:44 GMT+2•Updated 11:06 The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has warned of a “much more serious economic impact” on the EU if the war in the Middle East escalates after diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran to reach a deal fell flat. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Speaking to […]
Continue ReadingWorld’s oldest gorilla celebrates her birthday with a lavish feast
On 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 Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, has marked her 69th birthday with a special, sugar-free feast at Berlin Zoo. The primate enjoyed a spread of cherry tomatoes, […]
Continue ReadingRobots captured Russian army positions for first time in history, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
The Ukrainian army has been scaling up the use of ground robotic systems, currently piloted by humans from a safe distance, to perform different assault operations and pull out wounded troops from the kill zone, where human evacuation teams could be destroyed by drones. In January, Ukrainian ground robot Droid TW-7.62, equipped with artificial intelligence […]
Continue ReadingVance regrets Orban’s departure as a US ally in Europe
JD Vance is disappointed with the outcome of the Hungarian elections.Image: keystone April 14, 2026, 09:59April 14, 2026, 10:23 US Vice President JD Vance has no regrets about his campaign help for Hungarian election loser Viktor Orban. Vance said in an interview with US broadcaster Fox News on Monday (local time) that he was “sad” […]
Continue ReadingEnd of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban?
Eurosceptics may come and go… but there’s only one Viktor Orban. It took 16 years and Sunday’s record turnout in Hungary to vote out the seemingly unbeatable far-right leader who once boasted of building an illiberal state. Why did the far-right idol of Magaworld finally fall out of favor? And not just by a nose: “The […]
Continue ReadingIs Starmer guilty of ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence? – POLITICO
The man who wrote Sir Keir Starmer’s defence review says the government is putting UK ‘in peril’ at a time of war. With more pressure to overhaul the defence budget, Sam reveals that talks are going on this week to find billions of pounds worth of savings from this year’s MOD budget. Also – has […]
Continue ReadingUK sets up Brexit-style crisis team to deal with Iran conflict – POLITICO
The official said the group will focus on medium-term scenario planning over the coming weeks and months, starting with efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury officials are braced for a surge in the cost of living, while experts have warned Britain could face shortages of jet fuel in future. Downing Street has not […]
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