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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:25:13 GMT
Germany to cut fuel taxes amid Iran war energy shock
The announcement came after oil prices surged again following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and US President Donald Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Merz said the war "is the root cause of the problems we face in our own co...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:51:48 GMT
Fidesz MEP László attributes loss to low turnout of 'undecided voters' and EU 'economic stagnation'
The elections in Hungary had one of the highest turnouts since the fall of the Soviet Union. Following Péter Magyar's landslide victory, FRANCE 24's Senior European Editor Armen Georgian is pleased to welcome András László, MEP for Patriots for...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:39:24 GMT
Singer Luisa Sonza shares 'unique experience' of Coachella debut
"I don't think I've felt that way, like I was doing something for the first time in a long time," Sonza told AFP in an interview at the Empire Polo Club, where the California music festival is held. Sonza performed Saturday on the Gobi Stage -- whi...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:47:09 GMT
Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army
Lieutenant general Susan Coyle was named Australia's Chief of Army following a three-decade career during which she has served in the Solomon Islands, Afghanistan and the Middle East. "Her achievement means that she will be the first woman to comma...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:43:11 GMT
Rashford with point to prove as Barca target Atletico comeback
On Tuesday the England international has another opportunity to try and inspire Barcelona to a Champions League comeback in the Spanish capital. Rashford fired blanks as Barca suffered a 2-0 quarter-final first leg defeat, but the England internati...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:21:11 GMT
Flagg's sensational rookie season ends with injury
The 19-year-old forward who was the top pick in last year's NBA Draft departed during the second quarter of the Mavericks' final game, having played less than 10 minutes and scored 10 points. "Cooper Flagg (left ankle sprain) will not return to ton...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:19:13 GMT
Trump says 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo after his anti-war message
"I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo. He's a very liberal person, and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime," Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He accused the pontiff of "toying with a country that wants a nuclear weapon...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:57:09 GMT
Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Negotiations in Islamabad at the weekend fell apart with the US delegation -- led by Vice President JD Vance -- blaming Iran's refusal to give up its nuclear programme and Tehran hitting out at "maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade". The ne...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:33:09 GMT
Rivers departing as Bucks coach after disappointing season
The 64-year-old indicated as much himself after the Bucks concluded a 32-50 losing season. "I can tell you we're all on the same page," Rivers told a post-game press conference of his future with the team. "We've talked about it, and we want it out...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:51:11 GMT
Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth
On a day when coaches rested dozens of players in preparation for the looming playoffs, three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic had to play at least 15 minutes to be eligible for end of season awards, including MVP. The Serbian big man played jus...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:49:12 GMT
French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists
The ruling follows a 2022 case in the United States in which the French firm pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to US-designated "terrorist" organisations and agreed to pay a $778-million fine, in what was the first time a corp...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:47:13 GMT
Greece's ancient sites get climate-change checkup
The monuments, scattered across the country, earn Greece millions of dollars in tourism revenue. But many of the sites are in rural areas and officials believe better planning is needed in case large crowds of tourists need to be evacuated in an em...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:45:15 GMT
Rory-peat at Masters has McIlroy hungry for more majors
A year after winning his first Masters completed a career Grand Slam and ended a 10-year major win drought, the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland feels like there is more to come following his sixth major triumph. "I'm not putting a number on it bu...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:39:11 GMT
Liverpool seek 'special' Anfield night to salvage troubled season
Crowned champions of England less than a year ago, the Reds sit fifth in the Premier League and fell short in both domestic cup competitions. The Champions League represents one final chance of silverware but it is a long shot after the team were o...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:31:12 GMT
Europe reacts to Hungarian leader Orban's electoral defeat
Here are the main reactions from Europe. - France - "France welcomes this victory for democratic participation, for the Hungarian people's commitment to the values of the European Union, and for Hungary in Europe," President Emmanuel Macron poste...

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