At far-right event, France’s Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty
PORTO, Portugal, April 22 – France’s far-right National Rally would reintroduce border controls and seek to limit Europe’s free‑movement zone to EU nationals if it came to power, its leader…
Spanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez’s wife
MADRID, April 22 – A Spanish prosecutor has asked a judge to close a corruption investigation into the business dealings of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, in a case brought…
British PM Starmer insists he won’t resign over scandal of US envoy’s appointment
British PM Keir Starmer claimed that allegations of him misleading MPs had been “put to bed”. Read More
Iran war strands food aid for world’s hungriest, UN warns
Emergency food deliveries are stuck at ports in Oman and Kenya. Read More
In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity
GAZA, April 22 – Palestinians in one of the only Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the war will vote this weekend in municipal elections that will…
Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official
The Middle East conflict has brought about the largest energy supply disruption in modern history. Read More
Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal
OTTAWA, April 22 – After securing a majority government in Canada last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces his biggest challenge: redefining trade with the U.S. under President Donald Trump.…
Will Hungary join the euro? It’s a long road after Orban
Three-quarters of the population backs the currency switch, though only a fifth deem the nation ready. Read More
Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says
KYIV, April 22 – Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, its top diplomat said, as Kyiv seeks to reinvigorate…
‘They are not selfie props’: Experts, park authority warn tourists against hugging highland cows
Highland cows surged in popularity for their fluffy appearance after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More