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PoliticsSep 18EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say - ReutersReuters World
PoliticsSep 18Podcast The Day: Friedrich Merz, Chancellor in crisisIn Duitsland wordt openlijk gespeculeerd over een aanstaande 'Kanzlertausch', een tussentijdse vervanging van bondskanselier Merz. Dit weekend wordt bij deelstaatverkiezingen opnieuw een grote verkiezingsnederlaag van zijn partij verwacht. Luisteren? Deze aflevering van De Dag luister je via NPO Luister en alle andere podcastapps. Bevalt het? Vergeet je dan niet te abonneren. Geschokt was bondskanselier Merz, na de mosterzege van de radicaalrechtse AfD in Saksen-Anhalt twee weken geleden. Zijn eigen partij, CDU, werd gehalveerd. Iets wat volgens Merz niet zonder gevolgen kon blijven, al dacht NOS Buitenland
PoliticsSep 18Czech prime minister meets Qatar's ambassadorPRAGUE: Prime Minister of the Czech Republic HE Andrej Babis has met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Czech Republic HE Nasser bin Ibrahim Al Lenqawi.The meeting discus...qatartribune · qatar
PoliticsSep 18Sweden's Social Democrat leader Andersson says she's 'ready' to form new government after election winNegotiations over forming a government are likely to be tricky, as key differences remain between the four centre-left alliance parties.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18Zelensky: Ukraine and Poland should be “mature partners” and focus on joint projectsUkraine and Poland are strong neighbors, friends, and partners; to further strengthen their ties, the countries should focus on joint projects in the fields of security, energy, the economy, and other areas.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'President Macron has ordered a plan to protect France's critical infrastructure from potential "Russian hybrid attacks." This action signifies an elevated concern for national security against foreign threats.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18Rise of the AfD: The all-or-nothing partyThe Alternative for Germany party is riding high after its latest electoral triumph in Saxony-Anhalt. But one question remains: Does the far-right party actually want to govern?DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 18The rise of the AfD: The all-or-nothing partyThe AfD is riding high after its latest electoral triumph in Saxony-Anhalt. But one question remains: Does the far-right party actually want to govern?DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 18Giorgetti hopeful of end to Italy's infringement procedureBut it depends on Istat says economy ministerANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 18Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron hosted President Bola Tinubu to a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night, reaffirming Nigeria-France bilateral ties. The post Tinubu meets Macron as Nigeria, France renew commitment to stronger ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 18Spain reveal Nations League squad in Ceuta in support of migration crisisWorld Cup winners Spain choose Ceuta to announce Nations League squad in solidarity with border crossing troubles.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 18Princess Diana’s brother says King Charles sounded ‘giddily elated’ after her deathBuckingham Palace remains gripped in drama as excerpts of Princess Diana’s brother’s book continues to be dripped into the public domain, ahead of its official release next week.NBC News
PoliticsSep 18Greece Mourns Margarita Papandreou, Pioneering FeministAmerican-born wife of former Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou who played pivotal role in supporting women's rights in her adopted country, dies just before turning 103.Balkan Insight
PoliticsSep 18Vlasiuk names countries that could face tariffs after Russia sanctions bill is signedAfter U.S. President Donald Trump a Russia sanctions bill into law, the key issue will be its practical implementation, including the possibility of imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that are major buyers of Russian energy.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18Tusk: Carpathian Eight could help Ukraine advance toward EU membershipThe newly established Carpathian format for regional cooperation (Carpathian Eight) could help Ukraine on its path toward membership in the European Union.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 182030 World Cup Final: Facing Morocco's ambitions, Spain threatensDepuis l’attribution du tournoi 2030 au trio Maroc-Portugal-Espagne, la question de savoir quel pays accueillera la finale oppose Madrid et Rabat. Une rivalité envenimée par la crise de Ceuta et la dégradation de leurs relations diplomatiques.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 18France’s Yellow Vests to return as fuel prices soar?Eight years after fuel taxes helped spark the Yellow Vest movement, calls for a return to the streets are gathering momentum in France amid soaring energy prices. Recent days have seen fishermen blockading ports and oil terminals in protest at price hikes, but they are far from the only group feeling the squeeze.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18EU sanction deadlock deepens as Luxembourg complicates the pictureLuxembourg insists that if France is able to get a particular oligarch delisted, it should be able to do the same, raising fears of a domino effect among member states.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18Lukashenko suggests planting more potatoes in Belarus in futureAleksandr Lukashenko said: “The government has been instructed to find target markets over winter. And we have to make up our minds about where we are going to grow potatoes. We have to grow more potatoes in Belarus”...belarus · belarus
PoliticsSep 18UEFA inaction tied FAI's hands on Israel games - CourellFAI Chief Executive David Courell has said that he recognises the strength of feeling among the Irish public about the upcoming Nations League games with Israel, but that he feels the lack of action from UEFA leaves the organisation in a "really difficult position".rte_ie · ireland
PoliticsSep 18Police pelted with eggs as Vannacci takes part in Turin conferenceGeneral-turned-politician says 'shameful' police in riot gear had to protect eventANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 18Norway allocates over $100M to Ukraine for budget support – ZelenskyNorway has allocated more than $100 million to Ukraine for budget support.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18Germany news: Fuel costs dominate debate ahead of pollsGermany's coalition government is grappling with record-high fuel prices ahead of two state elections this weekend. Follow DW for more stories making headlines in Germany.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 18EXCLUSIVE: US gives UN more time to end support for Somalia peacekeepers - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: US gives UN more time to end support for Somalia peacekeepers ReutersReuters World