The trial against the daughter of the former President of Uzbekistan begins today at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona. Gulnara Karimova is accused of being the head of a criminal organization. A private bank is also accused. 04/27/2026, 07:0704/27/2026, 07:07 In addition to the soon-to-be 54-year-old Karimova, a former asset manager from the Geneva […]
Continue ReadingZelensky accuses Russia of attacking nuclear plant on 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster 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 Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of “nuclear terrorism” and warned that Russian military activity […]
Continue ReadingWithdraws from Hungarian politics: Viktor Orbán.Image: keystone analysis Long-term ruler Viktor Orbán is giving up his seat in the new parliament to concentrate on reorganizing his party. But can this still succeed? April 26, 2026, 8:10 p.mApril 26, 2026, 8:10 p.m Florian Bayer, Vienna Things are now happening in quick succession in Hungary: two weeks […]
Continue ReadingApril 23, 2026, 10:37 p.mApril 23, 2026, 10:37 p.m Pope Leo XIV has called on the USA and Iran to return to the negotiating table. On the flight back from a trip to Africa, the head of the Catholic Church called for a new “culture of peace” in order to resolve conflicts without military force. […]
Continue ReadingThe path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.
Continue ReadingMacron answered questions from students in Cyprus on Thursday.Image: EPA AFP POOL President Emmanuel Macron assured on Thursday that he no longer wants to get involved in politics when he leaves the Élysée Palace in 2027 after ten years at the helm of France. April 23, 2026, 8:51 p.mApril 23, 2026, 9:41 p.m “I have […]
Continue ReadingThe move is part of efforts to show Washington that the U.K. — which has angered U.S. President Donald Trump by staying out of offensive missions during the U.S.-Israel war with Iran — is prepared to make a serious contribution to policing the key passage through the Persian Gulf. Britain and France have jointly convened […]
Continue ReadingThe restart breaks a months-long standoff that had frozen the EU’s largest financial package for Kyiv. Hungarian outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán staunchly blocked the loan — backed by profits from frozen Russian assets — demanding that oil flows be restored before lifting its veto. POLITICO reported Wednesday that the deal hinged entirely on the […]
Continue ReadingIn the Mediterranean, another operation to tow the maneuverable liquefied natural gas tanker “Arctic Metagaz” failed. April 23, 2026, 10:53April 23, 2026, 10:54 During an attempted towing, a cable broke due to bad weather conditions on Wednesday, the Libyan Ports and Maritime Authority told the government in Tripoli. The Russian gas tanker is “completely out […]
Continue ReadingTwo passenger trains crashed head-on in Denmark Thursday morning, injuring at least 17 people, five of whom were in critical condition, police and media reported. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The area was sealed off by police. Images from the scene revealed the front ends of both trains smashed, although both remained upright on the tracks. The collision […]
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