The EU’s 27 finance ministers have reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Meeting for an Economic and Financial Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday, the ministers said they would adhere to the framework agreed with the US in July 2025, which limits […]
Continue ReadingThe explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
Continue ReadingOn 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 Russia has severed mobile internet services for numerous customers across Moscow, just days before the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany. The event itself has been […]
Continue ReadingAn explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported on Tuesday. China’s official news agency Xinhua said the blast occurred at a fireworks plant in Changsha city of Hunan province on Monday afternoon. State media China Daily said the plant was […]
Continue ReadingA car struck a crowd in a pedestrian area of central Leipzig in eastern Germany on Monday, killing two people and injuring others. The driver of the vehicle, a 33-year-old German national, was detained shortly after and is in custody, police said in a statement. The exact number of injured wasn’t immediately known. Michael Kretschmer, […]
Continue ReadingThe US Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk in connection with his share purchases during the takeover of Twitter is expected to end with a payment of 1.5 million dollars. May 5, 2026, 5:41 a.mMay 5, 2026, 5:41 a.m In a settlement, Musk and the SEC agreed on this amount. The […]
Continue ReadingSecret Service officers shot a man during an exchange of gunfire Monday near the White House in an incident that wounded a child who happened to be in the area. The incident near the Washington Monument comes amid increased concerns about political violence about a week after a gunman attempted to breach the security perimeter at the […]
Continue ReadingFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Armenia has chosen a path “towards Europe” during a visit to Yerevan on Monday, highlighting the country’s gradual shift away from Russia’s influence. The remarks came as European leaders gathered in Armenia for regional summits focused on security and cooperation with the EU.
Continue ReadingThe Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
Continue ReadingGameStop’s boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.
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