UAE to leave OPEC amid Hormuz oil crisis, a blow to Saudi Arabia
The departure weakens the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, long criticized by Trump, as the global economy reels from the Iran war energy shock.
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China hawks are gaining ground in the Commission. Will EU countries follow?
Beijing is losing sway in Brussels as the European Commission hardens its stance on China. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING China hawks are gaining ground inside both the Commission’s powerful Directorate-General for Trade and in the cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen, Euronews has learned, with drastic new measures being considered to counter what is seen as […]
Continue ReadingSantorini announces new restrictions after scientists flagged volcanic activity
The Greek authorities have put in place new Civil Protection measures for Santorini, following the recommendations of scientific committees monitoring the seismic and volcanic risk, following the recent extraordinary meeting of the Standing Scientific Committee for Seismic Risk Assessment and Seismic Risk Reduction. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The measures mainly concern the control of access and stay […]
Continue ReadingGermany agrees to end fixed border controls with Luxembourg
Germany has agreed to relax its controversial border controls with Luxembourg. Instead of fixed checkpoints on the A64 motorway, which connects with Luxembourg’s A1 motorway, mobile checks are to be carried out near the Markusberg car park (not to be confused with the Markusbierg tunnel, which is on the A13 motorway approaching the border crossing […]
Continue ReadingEU ‘ready’ to sanction Israel over Russian vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain
Published on 04/28/2026 – 13:57 GMT+2•Updated 2:15 p.m The European Union has warned Israel that it is ready to impose sanctions on those aiding and abetting the trade of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia in the occupied territories, after a new ship loaded with the cereal arrived in the port of Haifa. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The […]
Continue ReadingEuropean Parliament calls to define rape as sex without consent
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a resolution calling for an EU-wide definition of rape based on the absence of given and informed consent. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING It is now up to the European Commission to propose legislation, which would then need to be approved by EU member states, usually a political and difficult step. The […]
Continue ReadingParliament wants EU long-term budget to top €2 trillion – POLITICO
The Parliament also called for more earmarking of funds for EU programs, and the imposition of new, EU-wide taxes on online gambling, tech giants such as Amazon and Google, and crypto firms. The Commission’s proposal for the 2028 to 2034 period envisages €1.8 trillion for expenditure on areas such as subsidies for farmers, industrial development and […]
Continue ReadingUkraine hammers Russian Black Sea oil facilities – POLITICO
The Ukrainian Army General Staff confirmed the attack on Tuapse on Tuesday, claiming the refinery is involved in Russia’s army supply chain in the occupied territories of Ukraine. But Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s unmanned systems forces, hinted this was just the latest attack. “Tuapse 3.0. Groundhog Day remake. Regular thermal disposal of black [Russian] […]
Continue ReadingMalta to hold snap elections in May – POLITICO
In a separate speech Monday, Abela quickly shifted into campaign mode and said his party would bring security by delivering “ambitious but sustainable” plans for Malta’s future and promised his government would focus “on your wellbeing,” according to local media. Leader of the center-right Nationalist Party, Alex Borg, responded in a Facebook video telling supporters […]
Continue ReadingAustrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
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