The European Union will allow member states more flexibility to subsidise fuel and fertiliser prices to soften the impact of the price shock from the Iran war. However, any additional aid provided will have to be granted before the end of the year, with support for fuel limited to 50% of the extra costs from […]
Continue Reading“Replacing the legal ban with pricing that has a similar effect does not change our preliminary view that Meta’s conduct appears to be an abuse of its dominant position,” Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera said in a statement. The EU executive is considering whether to impose rare interim measures on Meta to restore access. The […]
Continue ReadingA billboard advertising the Russian army.Image: EPA April 15, 2026, 1:40 p.mApril 15, 2026, 1:40 p.m There is an HIV epidemic in Russia, says Alexei Lachow, a long-time consultant for HIV programs in Russia SRF. Almost one percent of the Russian population is living with the virus. In the war against Ukraine, the number of […]
Continue ReadingLufthansa planes remained on the ground today.Image: keystone April 15, 2026, 1:39 p.mApril 15, 2026, 1:39 p.m Lufthansa crews are celebrating their company’s anniversary with continued violent strikes. Just a few hours after the proposal for arbitration, the company and the pilots’ union Verband Cockpit fell out again and made mutual accusations. In particular, it […]
Continue ReadingLong-range drones from Ukraine.Image: Presidential Press Service Hando / EPA PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE April 15, 2026, 1:36 p.mApril 15, 2026, 1:36 p.m The Ukrainian army attacked a chemical factory in the Russian city of Sterlitamak with combat drones over a distance of 1,300 kilometers. The head of the republic of Bashkortostan, Radi Khabirov, confirmed the […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump (archive photo): “He spreads AI images in which he compares himself to Jesus Christ,” says Democrat Jamie Raskin. Source: Alex Brandon/AP/dpa A new committee of Democrats is supposed to check whether the president is still able to act. The plan has little chance – but is politically explosive. April 15, 2026, 1:04 p.mApril […]
Continue ReadingApril 14, 2026, 12:19 p.mApril 14, 2026, 12:19 p.m A 14-year-old Norwegian stole a public bus from a garage and drove it about 200 kilometers to Sweden. This was announced by the responsible Norwegian police. A 14-year-old stole a bus in Norway. (Symbolic image).Image: IMAGO / ingimage Accordingly, a transport company contacted the police early […]
Continue ReadingThe trawler “reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding”, the United Nations said.
Continue Reading“How do I know this isn’t a prank?” the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie’s auction house in Paris.
Continue ReadingAccording to a statement from the National Financial Prosecutor Pascal Prache, the failed raid was conducted as part of a probe linked to contracts over the organization of memorial ceremonies. French presidency staff told investigators they could not search the Elysée Palace, because the premises are covered by presidential immunity, the statement said. The investigators […]
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