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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says Bratislava will not approve new EU anti-Russian sanctions until oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume. Supplies are expected to restart on April 23 after Ukraine began refilling the pipeline, which had been halted since January 27.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his cabinet to begin ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon, following intense bombardments and ongoing cross-border hostilities. Iran has tied broader peace talks with the US to a halt in Lebanon strikes, while international concern grows over the humanitarian toll.
Germany's religious landscape is shifting, as Christian churches see declining membership while Muslim, Hindu, and Orthodox communities expand, building new places of worship. The city of Erlangen exemplifies this change, with plans for a new synagogue, mosque expansions, and a Hindu temple underway.
President Trump has threatened NATO allies with punitive measures, including troop redeployments and halted military support, over their refusal to back U.S. military actions in Iran. Several European nations have resisted, leading to tensions within the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is attempting to bridge the divide.
In her State of the Nation Address, Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that a joint declaration with Germany on the 1904-1908 genocide is close, implemented a fully subsidised tertiary education model, and outlined plans to cut food imports by 80% by 2030. The address also covered petroleum legislation, investment projects, and agricultural progress.
Despite a fragile ceasefire announcement, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, and analysts warn of worsening fuel shortages. Global oil prices have surged to multi-year highs, with physical shortages emerging across Asia and governments urging conservation. The collapse of US-Iran talks has heightened fears of a prolonged energy crisis.
Lufthansa cabin crew, represented by the UFO trade union, began a one-day strike on Friday, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations, primarily at Frankfurt and Munich airports. The strike follows stalled wage negotiations and is the airline's third major labor action this year.
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to preserve a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten to derail planned talks. Islamabad has vowed support for both Washington and Tehran while condemning the attacks on Lebanon and hosting negotiations.
A long-studied community of chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale National Park has fractured into two rival groups, leading to at least 24 recorded killings, including 17 infants. Researchers point to shifting social dynamics, resource competition, and possible disease outbreaks as catalysts for the split, which they describe as a rare 'civil war' among wild chimpanzees.
Afrika Bambaataa, a founding figure of hip-hop culture, has died at age 67 from complications related to cancer. Known for his 1982 hit 'Planet Rock' and founding the Universal Zulu Nation, his legacy is also marked by child sexual abuse allegations he denied. He lost a civil case in 2025 after failing to appear in court.
The Gambia has appointed British barrister Martin Hackett as its first special prosecutor to try crimes committed during Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule. Hackett will lead the Special Prosecutor's Office in prosecuting cases recommended by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, which identified 69 people for prosecution. The appointment marks a significant step in the country's transitional justice process.
Preliminary OECD data shows international development aid from member countries fell by 23% in real terms in 2025, the largest annual drop on record, led by a nearly 57% reduction in US assistance. The Trump administration is also promoting a 'trade over aid' declaration at the UN, framing a shift away from direct aid as a rejection of a 'failed aid model.' Germany became the world's largest donor by default, while only four nations met the UN's 0.7% of GNI aid target.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon focused on disarming Hezbollah, as talks are set to begin under US mediation. The announcement comes after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed over 300 people and threatened a US-Iran ceasefire.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected President Trump's description of the island as a 'big, poorly run, piece of ice,' calling on NATO allies to defend international law. The exchange comes amid tensions over Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland and ongoing US military action against Iran, which have strained transatlantic relations.
Russia's Supreme Court has banned the human rights organization Memorial, a co-recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, designating it an 'extremist' organization. The move has drawn international condemnation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee calling it an affront to human dignity and freedom of expression.
Israel launched a heavy air assault on Lebanon hours after a US–Iran ceasefire was announced, killing over 250 people. Conflicting interpretations of the truce's scope have emerged, with Israel and the US saying it excludes Hezbollah, while Pakistan and Iran argue for an inclusive ceasefire. The strikes hit dense civilian areas in Beirut, drawing international condemnation.
In the deadliest day of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 254 people across Lebanon, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Disagreements over whether Lebanon was covered by the truce have fueled continued violence, with thousands displaced and a humanitarian crisis worsening.
Daniil Medvedev suffered an unprecedented 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round, marking the first double-bagel of his career. Alexander Zverev rallied to beat Cristian Garin in a three-set thriller, and Joao Fonseca set a new age record in the Masters series.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly considered withdrawing from NATO over European allies' refusal to join the US-Israeli war on Iran. The rift has sparked concerns about the alliance's future, though some sources suggest Trump's threats may be bluster.
President Donald Trump met NATO chief Mark Rutte amid reports he is considering punishing allies who declined to support the US war with Iran, including moving US troops. Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment while defending European contributions.