Keeping the assets frozen “is a measure that is appropriate in order to avoid further repercussions of unprecedented magnitude on the economic situation of the Union caused by Russia’s actions,” the Commission wrote in the legal text. In a public statement, however, Hungary later challenged the decision on the grounds that it violates EU law […]
Fault Lines travels to Iran to investigate the human cost of Israel’s attacks and the risk of another war. When Israel and the United States launched a 12-day war on Iran, Donald Trump hailed it as “one of the greatest moments in history”. More than 1,000 people were killed in Israeli strikes that ripped through
That includes a European proposal on potential territorial arrangements that was sent to Washington only late Wednesday. “It mainly concerns the question of what territorial concessions Ukraine is prepared to make,” Merz said. The invitation follows a tense call on Wednesday between Merz, France’s Emmanuel Macron, Britain’s Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump, in
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Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media use for children younger than 16. The move has divided public opinion there, but other countries are considering restrictions too. What are the arguments for and against? Will the ban work? Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: Charlotte Armitage – Psychologist who focuses
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As US military presence grows once again in Puerto Rico, old wounds resurface. The United States military is increasing its presence in Puerto Rico as the administration of US President Donald Trump prepares for a possible clash with Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking. Ten thousand troops, advanced jets, drones, and the USS Iwo Jima now
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Trump slammed Europe as poorly governed and failing to regulate migration in an interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns that aired Tuesday in a special episode of The Conversation podcast. “I think they’re weak,” Trump said, referring to the continent’s presidents and prime ministers, adding, “I think they don’t know what to do. Europe doesn’t know what to do.” Pope Leo added the Trump administration’s peace plan for Ukraine “unfortunately” marks “a huge change in what was for many,
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Fact-checking President Trump’s economy speechpublished at 11:48 GMT 11:48 GMT Lucy GilderBBC Verify senior journalist Last night, US President Donald Trump gave a speech in Pennsylvania on the cost of living, a key concern among American voters. He is expected to give further speeches on the economy in the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections
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Former player Tatjana Haenni is named the new chief executive, making her the first female boss in the Bundesliga. Published On 10 Dec 202510 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Former Switzerland international and experienced football administrator, Tatjana Haenni, has become the first female CEO of a Bundesliga club after
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The Tanzanian government has cancelled Tuesday’s Independence Day events as protesters called for a day of action. It is Independence Day in Tanzania. But instead of celebrations, the streets are largely silent. All official events were cancelled after opposition groups called for peaceful protests. The government says any demonstration will be considered an attempted coup.
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With the fallout from the war in Syria as a backdrop, director Nour Alkheder longs for her father through memories, imagination and the fragments of a life uprooted by conflict. As Alkheder reflects on what was lost and what remains, she confronts the emotional weight of nostalgia and the love that binds her to her
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