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Magyar's million steps to Romania β€” and to power in Hungary?

Hungary's opposition leader Peter Magyar walked from Budapest to northwestern Romania in the hope of gaining the support of ethnic Hungarians there. Such support would be key for an election victory.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as head coach

Bayer Leverkusen have named a replacement for the man who led them to their only Bundesliga title. Dutchman Erik ten Hag is promising to deliver "dominant, attractive football" to the fans.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Belgian arms maker FN Browning aims to further boost European presence

At a time when the EU is engaged in a rearmament race and looking to build up its defence industry, the Belgian arms manufacturer is taking advantage of member states' interest in security issues.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel’s actions in Gaza β€˜can no longer be justified’, says Germany’s Merz

Chancellor’s strongest criticism yet of Netanyahu government highlights deep German unease over Hamas conflict

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU offers 'bare minimum' ahead of key aid summit

The EU will not increase its commitments on development spending at a key UN summit on development finance in June, after EU ministers agreed joint conclusions dismissed as β€œthe bare minimum” on Monday.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Conference of the African Insurance Organization meets in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh, today opened the 51st Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Insurance Organization (AIO) with delegates from 93 countries, key players, industry leaders and development partners. The post Conference of the African Insurance Organization meets in Ethiopia first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Merz lifts range limits on Ukraine weapons to hit targets inside Russia

Germany is under pressure to supply Ukraine with its powerful long-range Taurus cruise missiles.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

European stocks close higher after Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU; Zealand Pharma pops 10%

European shares European shares were higher on Monday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump delaying the roll out of 50% tariffs on the EU.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

EU to deploy 650 firefighters to wildfire high-risk zones

Since the beginning of the year, more than 166,000 hectares have been burnt across the 27 member states, nearly three times the average recorded over the same period between 2003 and 2024.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany rejects Uganda's 'subversive activities' accusation

Germany's Foreign Ministry has dismissed Uganda's accusations that the German ambassador to Kampala was involved in "subversive activities." Uganda's armed forces said they had suspended military cooperation with Berlin.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

U.S. Seeks to Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Limits on Power Plants

The EPA argues that gases from fossil fuel power plants do not contribute significantly to climate change. On Saturday, The New York Times publish a report showing that the U.S. administration is advancing plans to eliminate all federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants across the United States. RELATED: Global […]

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Shein accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics

The EU has slammed Shein for using fake discounts, manipulative pressure tactics and misleading claims, in breach of consumer laws and called for urgent redress.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cindy McCain says famine in Gaza has 'nothing to do with Hamas'

Cindy McCain says famine in Gaza has 'nothing to do with Hamas' Cindy McCain, the widow of staunch pro-Israel US Senator John McCain, disputed Israeli allegations that Hamas is looting aid in Gaza and causing a famine. "This doesn't have anything to do with Hamas... it has simply to do with the fact these people are starving to death," McCain,the UN World Food programme’s executive director, said in an interview aired...

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Over €1bn in EU funding tied to violations against Roma and disabled, say researchers

Over a billion euros of EU funds have been spent on projects that led to violations of fundamental rights of marginalised people in Europe, such as the Roma and disabled, according to new research.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU countries push for swift trade deal with Trump

Italy’s Meloni holds emergency call with US president ahead of exchange with von der Leyen

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes as experts warn of worsening humanitarian crisis

Israel says it plans to seize complete control of the Strip and facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of its population of some 2 million, a plan rejected by Palestinians and much of the international community.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hezbollah holds firm in Lebanon’s municipal elections

Establishment parties, including Hezbollah, emerge as the biggest winners in the first municipal polls since 2016.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Will Labor take its chance to act on climate? - podcast

It’s often said the 2020s will be a β€˜defining decade’ for the planet and action on the climate crisis. Starting this week, the proposal to extend Woodside gas’s processing plant in Western Australia’s remote north-west by 40 years awaits the new environment minister, Murray Watt – the first of many consequential decisions facing him during Labor’s second term in government.Labor has secured a massive majority, with the...

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

β€˜The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision | Clear Air

Environment minister Murray Watt is due to make a decision on whether to extend the controversial North West Shelf development in coming daysWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter hereReliable energy or β€˜carbon bomb’? What’s at stake in the battle over Australia’s North West ShelfUnless something remarkable – the federal court, perhaps – intervenes, the Albanese...

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Israeli nationalists gather for annual march in Jerusalem’s Old City

Groups of young Israeli Jews moved through Muslim neighbourhoods of Jerusalem’s Old City on Monday, ahead of an annual march marking Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

ECB’s Lagarde says euro could be viable alternative to US dollar

ECB chief says US economic policy shifts have created inroads for the euro to the standard currency for global trade.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany: Solingen knife attack trial set to begin

The trial of a Syrian man accused of killing three people in a knife attack in the western city of Solingen last August has brought Germany's asylum policies and security loopholes into focus.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany’s Merz blasts Israeli offensive in Gaza

β€œTo harm the civilian population to such an extent," the German chancellor said, "can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism.”

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Namibia: Namibia to Hold First Commemoration of German Genocide This Week

[RFI] Namibia this week will holdits first national commemoration for victims of mass killings by German occupiers in what is widely recognised as the first genocide of the 20th century, the government said.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Falling Behind Without Sustainable Technology, Experts Warn

[Premium Times] "Nigeria has the talent, the sunlight, and the need, but the speed is missing. We can either lead Africa's green revolution or watch others define it..."

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Europe’s rising retirement ages: One country leadsβ€”which will follow?

Several countries have already implemented reforms to raise the retirement age. The OECD projects that by 2060, the average retirement age in the EU will approach 67, with several countries reaching 70 or more.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ethiopia: Over Five Killed in Bus Attack in Gambella - Residents Attribute Assault to Murle Militants From South Sudan

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- At least five people were killed and several others injured in an armed attack on a passenger bus in Ethiopia's Gambella Region on Sunday, 25 May 2025. The bus, which was carrying 47 passengers from Dimma district to Pinyudo town in Gog district, came under gunfire in what residents say was a cross-border assault by suspected "Murle fighters" from South Sudan.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: 'No Danger of Losing CHAN,' Mvurya Assures Amid Fears Over Kenya Readiness to Co-Host Competition

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has dismissed concerns that Kenya is not ready to host the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) in August this year.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

West Africa: Politics and Religion in Liberia - Why the Senate Must Proceed With Caution On Religious Holiday Legislation Amid Rising Jihadist Influence in West Africa

[FrontPageAfrica] The recent reemergence of the debate in the Liberian Senate regarding the establishment of separate Christian and Muslim public holidays has stirred significant public discourse--and rightfully so. While the proposal, backed by several senators, appears to be an effort to promote religious inclusion, it risks inflaming dormant religious tensions and potentially opening the door to unintended...

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Families Turn the Tide On Early Malnutrition Detection and Treatment Amidst Devastating Droughts

[Nigeria Health Watch] Barbara Chabanda, 34, still recalls when her baby fell sick during last year's El NiΓ±o-induced drought in Buhera, 222 kilometres from Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe. Her baby, who was 12 months at the time, had significant weight loss, fatigue and reduced appetite. She had no idea what it was at first, "I thought it was malaria," the mother of seven said. "I was so confused and stressed. I...

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Europe needs to keep up the pressure on Netanyahu

France and Britain have helped protect Israel from its enemies, but they should not defend the indefensible

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Somalia: Sharif Thanks Erdogan for Turkey's Support During India Standoff, Vows to Boost Ties in Key Sectors

[Radio Dalsan] Islamabad -- In a high-profile diplomatic engagement amid rising regional tensions, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Sunday to reinforce strategic ties and thank Turkey for its diplomatic backing during Pakistan's recent military standoff with India.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: PM Xamsa Barre Lauds Ministry of Religious Affairs for Leadership in Public Service Reform During Inspection Visit

[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, paid an official inspection visit to the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs on Sunday, highlighting its performance as a national example of institutional reform and public service delivery.

Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica