US primaries: Texas braces for epic Senate race in November
While Democrats elected a young presbyterian seminarian as their candidate, Republicans need to endure a nasty run-off campaign until May. The outcome of this race may well rattle Donald Trump’s…
France: Over 250 migrants cross Channel to England as calm seas return
France saw several small boats leave the beach at Gravelines at dawn, carrying migrants hoping to reach England. Read more at Read More
New airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli warning
Lebanon sees fresh Israeli airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with buildings hit in Haret Hreik after evacuation warnings. Read more at Read More
The mating game: New DNA study shows female humans often interbred with Neanderthal males
Growing research – including ancient DNA technology – is changing the picture of human evolution and how our ancestors interacted with other human-like creatures. Read More
Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe, fuelling economic anxiety
The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets. Read More
‘Trips are pretty much on hold’: Iran war risks €40 billion loss in Middle East visitor spending
For the tourism industry in the Middle East and Gulf region, the fallout from the conflict is projected to be acute. Read More
Hungarian foreign minister in Moscow for energy talks with Putin amid Ukraine pipeline row
Péter Szijjártó has travelled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure guarantees on oil and natural gas imports, amid a dispute over damage to the Druzhba pipeline.…
EU Commission backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats
The EU executive said it will defend the EU’s trade interests as US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade relations with Spain after it refused to let the…
What are Europe’s oil route alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz?
Many European countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, Poland and Belgium rely on the Strait of Hormuz for imports or refining. Experts say the closure of this corridor will not cut…
EU slams door on China with ‘Made in Europe’ push
EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné on Wednesday presented a strategy shutting Beijing out of EU public funding by introducing a European preference in strategic sectors. Countries which limit access to their…