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The European Commission has announced a package of measures, 'AccelerateEU', to ease the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, including cutting electricity taxes and loosening state aid rules. The plan stops short of a windfall tax on oil and gas companies, despite calls from five EU finance ministers.
Russia will suspend Kazakh oil shipments to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline from May 1, citing technical reasons. Kazakhstan will redirect 260,000 tons of oil via alternative routes, including the port of Ust-Luga and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. The move could impact the PCK refinery in Schwedt, which supplies most of Berlin's fuel.
A Kherson official says Ukrainian draft-age men who avoided conscription and are living in Europe will be deported back to Ukraine and sent to the front, citing confirmed cases in Poland. The comments come amid Ukrainian President Zelensky's stated support for Germany's role in facilitating their return.
A new report shows the number of foreign-born residents in the EU reached a record 64.2 million in 2025, up 2.1 million from 2024. Germany remains the top host country with 18 million residents, while Spain saw the fastest growth, adding 700,000 in a year.
The European Union is expected to approve a €90bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary agreed to lift its veto, following Ukraine's promise to restore Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline. The loan, vital for Ukraine's war effort, had been blocked since February over Budapest's demand for resumed oil deliveries. Diplomatic sources and EU officials confirmed the breakthrough ahead of formal approval.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi cautioned that any US-Iran nuclear agreement lacking IAEA verification would be meaningless, describing it as an 'illusion of an agreement.' He also discussed the risks of a US invasion of Iran and voiced concerns about a potential nuclear arms race.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev criticized European leaders for what he calls provocative narratives about a possible war with Russia, warning that such rhetoric could lead to actual conflict. He also expressed skepticism about US willingness to defend Europe under NATO's Article 5, citing France and Poland's reported joint nuclear exercises.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Gdansk on Monday to strengthen defence cooperation, discussing nuclear deterrence and military satellites amid heightened security concerns. Poland's military spending is set to exceed 4.8% of GDP in 2026, and the leaders signed a major satellite development agreement.
Japan's government has approved a major revision of its defense equipment transfer principles, effectively lifting decades-old restrictions on arms exports. The move aims to strengthen Japan's defense industrial base and counter China's influence, with officials emphasizing the need for mutual support among partner nations.
In a wide-ranging interview with RT, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed his close ties with Russia and China, criticized Western leaders as 'transient figures,' and warned that Ukraine's Zelensky risks losing his country by following the West. He also touched on the Middle East, Venezuela, and the possibility of Trump visiting Russia via Belarus.
Mirra Andreeva moved up to 8th place in the WTA Rankings after a strong performance in Stuttgart, though reports differ on her exact position and points. The 18-year-old, competing under a neutral status, continues to rise in tennis despite the backdrop of IOC recommendations barring Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Oil prices have surged amid stalled peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely closed. Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran, including the cancellation of planned talks and the seizure of an Iranian vessel, have kept markets volatile.
Kanye West's planned concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled amid backlash over his past antisemitic comments and promotion of Nazi symbols. The cancellations follow similar actions in the UK and France, prompting questions about the future of his European tour.
The Israeli military confirmed that one of its soldiers smashed a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, prompting condemnation from Israeli leaders and Christian authorities. The soldier will be removed from combat duty and face 30 days of military detention, as the IDF works to restore the statue and address the incident.
Bulgarians head to the polls for the eighth time since 2021, with ex-president Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition expected to win on an anti-corruption platform. Radev's stance on Russia and the EU has drawn both support and concern as the country seeks to end political instability.
A new report finds that more than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing for national security, leaving them vulnerable to a potential US 'kill switch'. The analysis highlights concerns over geopolitical tensions and legal frameworks like the CLOUD Act.
Russia's Mirra Andreeva advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 WTA tournament in Stuttgart after a three-set victory over Poland's Iga Swiatek. The 18-year-old, playing under a neutral status, will face the winner of Rybakina-Fernandez. Andreeva earlier overcame Jelena Ostapenko in the opening round.
Viktor Orbán's authoritarian rule in Hungary has ended with a landslide victory for a center-right party, raising questions about the future of Hungarian democracy, Israel-Hungary relations, and the broader European political landscape. The new government holds a two-thirds majority, with potential shifts in regional alliances and migration policies.
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has voiced trust in US defense commitments to NATO, even as the alliance faces tensions over burden-sharing and geopolitical challenges. His remarks come amid reports of US threats to exit the alliance and Baltic states' support for US-led military actions.
The Iran conflict has highlighted significant gaps in Britain's military capabilities, from delayed warship deployments to reduced troop numbers. Reports from Reuters and The Guardian detail how decades of underinvestment have left the armed forces at their smallest since the early 19th century, prompting criticism from former NATO chief George Robertson and even mockery from US President Donald Trump.