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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

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Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says
Europe|Political|Science|World

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

World leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
Europe|Health|World

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

The European Union has agreed to expand funding for citizens needing to leave their home countries to access safe abortions elsewhere in the 27-nation bloc

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign
Economy|Europe|World

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
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EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

The European Union’s top diplomats met with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels following a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future
Americas|Election|Europe|Political|World

Rubio plugs Orbán's bid for another term in Hungary's elections

Marco Rubio is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s April election during a visit to Budapest

Rubio plugs Orbán's bid for another term in Hungary's elections
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch
Europe|Political|World

Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'

A top European Union official has rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration

Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement Thursday in a Belgian castle to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s economy as they face antagonism from Trump, strong-China and Russia

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
Americas|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
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EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users

The European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with features like autoplay and infinite scroll

EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey seeks to broker US-Iran talks by week's end

Turkey is trying to bring U.S. and Iranian officials to the negotiating table to ease tensions and avoid U.S. military action against Iran

Turkey seeks to broker US-Iran talks by week's end
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'

Iran’s supreme leader has warned that any U.S. attack would trigger a “regional war” in the Mideast

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade

Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade
Crime|World

EU lists Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization over protest crackdown

The European Union is listing Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests

EU lists Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization over protest crackdown
Economy|Europe|Political|World

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement that covers up to 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

The European Union is ready to implement a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay
Europe|World

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement over legal concerns

European Union lawmakers have voted to hold up a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement over legal concerns
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders

President Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administration’s accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday

The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders
Business|Economy|World

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement

European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrate the expected signing of a free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur

Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Rightwingers of the world unite to endorse Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election

Rightwingers of the world unite to endorse Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election

Rightwingers of the world unite to endorse Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks
Europe|World

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship

France, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom are hitting out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump administration accuses of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American views

EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur

The European Commission says the European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy

EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
Economy|Education|Europe

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

European Union leaders are about to attempt something unprecedented

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit
Business|Environment|Technology|World

EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry faces headwinds

The European Union is moving to dial back its total ban on cars with gas or diesel engines by 2035

EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry faces headwinds
Economy|Political|World

Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of Thursday's crunch EU summit

European Union envoys are fine-tuning a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a massive loan to support Ukraine over the next two years

Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of Thursday's crunch EU summit
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc

Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice
Economy|Europe|World

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine

The European Union has indefinitely frozen Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine
Business|Economy|World

European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test

European Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years

European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test
Europe|Political|World

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision

A top European Union official has warned the United States against interfering in European affairs

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays

Honduran centrist presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla maintained a small lead over Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura

Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays