Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim
Activity picks up in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.
Month: April 2026
London police arrest more than 200 at protest backing banned group Palestine Action
London police arrested more than 200 people on Saturday during a protest against a ban on the group Palestine Action that the government has labeled a terrorist organization.
London police arrest more than 200 at protest backing banned group Palestine Action – AP News
London police arrest more than 200 at protest backing banned group Palestine Action AP NewsMore than 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest BBCLondon police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban Reuter…
From insider to rival: how Magyar became Orbán’s most serious challenger in 16 years
Just a few years ago, Péter Magyar was an insider within the ruling Fidesz elite in Hungary. This Sunday, he goes into an election that could see him oust Orbán after 16 years of uninterrupted rule in a spectacular shift.
Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president
New president pledges ‘Iraq First’ after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
Artemis II: Space race heats up with China
It has been more than 50 years since humans last ventured this close to the Moon. Now, the Artemis II mission is refocusing attention on the space race between the United States and China. Camille Knight explains the two superpowers’ competing lunar a…
‘We brought hope back’ says DRC keeper Mpasi, as World Cup beckons
With the Leopards sealing their place after a play-off win over Jamaica in Mexico on 31 March, the Democratic Republic of Congo are heading to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The team’s goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi tells RFI the scale of that…
Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices – Reuters
Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices ReutersIrish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos NBC NewsIreland clears refinery blockade as protests tr…
Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin
Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France’s diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad
US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.