British monarchs deliver their political messages in code — and the reference we just heard Charles make to 9/11 is worth unpacking. “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time … we answered the call together, as our people have done so for more than a century, shoulder […]
Continue ReadingIn a much anticipated step, Ukraine is opening up its arms exports to global markets, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday evening. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The export of Ukrainian weapons will become a reality, we have approved all the details at the level of our state institutions,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. “Currently, our security expertise […]
Continue ReadingIn the 1980s, drug lord Pablo Escobar brought four African hippos to Colombia. Since his death, the animals have been left to fend for themselves. They reproduced and spread wildly. April 28, 2026, 9:19 p.mApril 28, 2026, 9:19 p.m An Indian billionaire’s son wants to relocate 80 hippos belonging to drug lord Pablo Escobar from […]
Continue ReadingThe State Department is rolling out a limited edition U.S. passport design featuring President Donald Trump’s face on the inside cover and other images to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary of independence. Previews of the commemorative passport show Trump’s portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover with his signature in gold, […]
Continue ReadingA European directive requiring the harmonisation of chargers for electronic devices across the European Union came into effect for laptops on Tuesday. The new regulations, approved in 2022, have applied to many smaller devices like mobile phones, cameras and tablets since 2024. The directive is intended to save consumers money by reducing the number of […]
Continue ReadingTwo alpha males in court: Elon Musk versus Sam Altman. Image: keystone Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman have been arguing for years – so far mainly on social media. A federal court in California will hear her case starting Tuesday. It’s about billions, about betrayal and about who gets control of the most […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 04/28/2026 – 19:28 GMT+2•Updated 19:32 Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar offered on Tuesday to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “open a new chapter in bilateral relations” and address a long-running feud over the rights of Ukraine’s ethnic Hungarians. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Relations between the two neighbors hit rock bottom before Hungary’s April […]
Continue ReadingNicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious “bunga bunga” parties at Silvio Berlusconi’s villa.
Continue ReadingExperts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
Continue ReadingImage: 500px Prime According to the will of the European Parliament, dogs and cats in the EU must in future be identifiable by microchips. The European Union wants to curb the illegal trade in animals and improve their protection. April 28, 2026, 5:18 p.mApril 28, 2026, 5:18 p.m According to the will of the European […]
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