Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
Beijing rejects the allegation as a “farce”, while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
As fuel prices rise, some of the cheapest gas in the US can be found on Native American land throughout the country. States like California, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, and Washington, have dozens of tribally-owned petrol stations, including some in busy travel corridors. These territories are exempt from state fuel taxes and can sell […]
Continue ReadingAccess to trees is becoming a luxury in European cities – POLITICO
Climate change and damaged ecosystems are making urban heat waves more intense, research shows, while air and noise pollution continues to be a problem across the continent. Increasing the number of trees and green spaces in cities could significantly reduce these pressures, however. Europe is a long way away from fully implementing the so-called “3-30-300 […]
Continue ReadingMagyar keeps door open to Russian energy despite EU phase-out plans
Published on 13/04/2026 – 18:12 GMT+2 Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar said at his first press conference after winning the April 12 election that the country will continue purchasing Russian energy and prioritize the cheapest available oil, a stance that appears to contrast with his campaign pledge to phase out Russian energy imports by 2035. […]
Continue ReadingApey birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla turns 69
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast on Monday – munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo. But no birthday cake, because sugar is not healthy for the ageing primate. Fatou, a western lowland gorilla, arrived in what was then West Berlin […]
Continue ReadingCold Response 2026: NATO holds Arctic drills to test readiness against Russia
As global attention remains focused on the Middle East, a parallel contest of influence is unfolding in the Far North, where NATO troops have recently carried out a large-scale exercise simulating a Russian invasion. Armoured vehicles, ships, helicopters, and thousands of soldiers braved sub-zero conditions to test their readiness and send a clear message to […]
Continue ReadingBritney Spears voluntarily goes to rehab
Singer Britney Spears: She recently made headlines mainly through her appearances on social media. (archive image)Image: keystone People News Police arrested Britney Spears for drunk driving. Now further steps have been taken to help the musician get her life back under control. April 13, 2026, 2:40 p.mApril 13, 2026, 2:40 p.m Elena Rothammer / t-online […]
Continue ReadingEU plans emergency state aid rule change to address soaring energy costs – POLITICO
The Commission will consult member countries on state aid changes this week, she said. Other measures the Commission is planning include a “toolkit,” to be released April 22, that will contain plans for gas storage filling and guidelines for temporary measures to reduce taxes on energy bills and reduce demand, von der Leyen said following […]
Continue ReadingThe digital euro: Europe’s bid for financial sovereignty
Behind most card payments in Europe stand two American giants, Visa and Mastercard – a dependence recently thrust into the spotlight. After issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, several judges at the International Criminal Court were sanctioned by Washington, leaving them unable to use their bank cards – even on European soil.
Continue ReadingSuper Typhoon Sinlaku threatens the US island of Guam
Extreme weather Gusts of over 300 km/h, canceled flights, closed schools. Almost 45,000 people are preparing for a storm – and Donald Trump is also reacting. Apr 13, 2026, 12:24 p.mApr 13, 2026, 12:24 p.m An article by The authorities in the Northern Mariana Islands have declared the highest warning level due to the approaching […]
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