Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards “permanent security and stability”, as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
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Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Europe’s largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.
Continue ReadingFamily of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a “mass casualty event” but failed to contact the authorities.
Continue ReadingEnd of the Iran War: US government contradicts itself
In his last press conference, Trump announced that the war was all but over and that the US and Iran were weeks ahead of schedule. The price of oil then fell and the stock markets also recovered. A journalist confronted Trump with contradictory statements from the government. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in an […]
Continue ReadingUber rolls out women-only option in the US
The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.
Continue ReadingUS, Russia, China tearing down rules-based order, EU Council chief Costa warns – POLITICO
The campaign, he said, has benefited Russia’s war in Ukraine “by flouting international law,” driving up energy prices and diverting military assets that could otherwise have been sent to support Kyiv. Oil prices spiked in the wake of the aerial campaign, with crude briefly rising beyond $100 a barrel earlier this week and analysts warning […]
Continue ReadingIran-linked march has ‘no place’ in British society, says UK minister – POLITICO
Sackman said a decision about whether the march could happen would be made by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and the police. “I don’t want to see marches and the views expressed in this go ahead,” Sackman said. “The decision’s not for me, but I’ve made my views very clear.” Sackman later told LBC that marchers […]
Continue ReadingNew release: Energy in Europe – 2026 edition – News articles
Energy is the foundation of modern societies, powering our homes, schools, hospitals, industries and transport. A reliable and sustainable energy supply helps us maintain our quality of life and foster economic growth. But how much do we know about where our energy comes from, how we use it, and what is its impact on the […]
Continue ReadingEU buying Russian oil would be ‘utterly despicable’ – says Tánaiste
It would be “utterly despicable” to allow Russia to gain financially by selling oil and gas to Europe, the Tánaiste has said. The European Union has been phasing out its use of Russian gas and oil following the country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said his country is willing […]
Continue ReadingVladimir Putin suffers coughing fit in video deleted by the Kremlin
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 Vladimir Putin was caught having a coughing fit in a now-deleted video from the Kremlin. In an outtake from a recorded address for International Women’s Day, the Russian president […]
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