Europe Is Desperate for More Energy. Can Norway Come to the Rescue?
The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy.
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Zelenskyy hails Magyar’s win over Orbán as ‘the victory of light over darkness’ in Hungary – as it happened
Ukrainian leader hopes for ‘pragmatic’ and ‘friendly’ relations with new government in contrast with hostility of previous pro-Russian regimein BerlinAt his press conference with Zelenskyy, Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz also welcomed Péter Magyar…
Afghanistan’s capital is in the grip of a water crisis
Nestled in a high-altitude valley in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range, Kabul is rapidly running out of water
Xi and Sánchez say China and Spain should help safeguard multilateralism
The leaders of China and Spain on Tuesday have pledged to strengthen their relations and work to safeguard multilateralism at a time when the world is being impacted by various conflicts, including the recent war in Iran
Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US
Regime hopes to capitalise on deepening transatlantic split by briefing previously sidelined European countriesIn a move designed to increase pressure on the US to make compromises in its conflict with his country, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghc…
Crans-Montana mayor says unaware of six-year safety lapse before fire that killed 41
Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud said on Monday he was unaware safety checks had not been conducted for six years at a Swiss ski resort bar where a New Year fire killed 41 people. Prosecutors are investigating the blaze, with nine people, including …
Ukraine war briefing: Hungary’s new leader says he would ask Putin to end the killing in Ukraine
Péter Magyar would ‘talk to Russian president, but won’t initiate contact’; Ukraine welcomes defeat of Orbán. What we know on day 1,511Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader, said he would ask Vladimir Putin to end the killing in Ukraine if they speak, and…
EU doubles steel tariffs to 50% to curb surge of cheap Chinese imports
EU lawmakers and member states agreed on Monday to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%, aiming to shield the bloc’s struggling industry from a surge in cheap Chinese imports. The deal also cuts duty-free import volumes by 47%. Trade chief Maros Sef…
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez’s wife charged with corruption after years-long probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption following a years-long investigation, a court ruling said on Monday. The probe, opened in 2024, examines whether she used her position for private gai…
U.S. Begins a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.