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17 April 2026

A "European NATO": preparations are already underway

Behind the scenes, Europe’s allies are drawing up contingency plans to ensure their defence should Washington withdraw, and the shift in Germany’s stance is a game-changer.

15 April 2026

Tensions between Trump and Meloni are becoming increasingly apparent

Rome is distancing itself from Washington, particularly on the issues of Iran and the Pope.

13 April 2026

In Hungary, Orbán’s defeat marks a new chapter in relations with Brussels

Opposition candidate Peter Magyar won the Hungarian elections yesterday, and the European Union is breathing a sigh of relief.

10 April 2026

India, Sri Lanka heading for a food crisis in the wake of the conflict in Iran

Concern is growing in rural areas, where farmers fear an imminent food crisis linked to fertiliser shortages.

8 April 2026

A fragile truce following Trump’s U-turn on Iran

The conflict between the United States and Iran took an unexpected turn last night.

6 April 2026

The head of the Burkinabe junta calls for democracy to be “forgotten”

Initially, the junta in power in Burkina Faso had pledged to restore a democratic system by July 2024.

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