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Russia says Europe becomes accomplice to Kiev’s regime crimes at sea

Maria Zakharova recalled a recent drone attack on Arctic Metagaz, a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea

Briefing - Background information on the post-2027 MFF - April 2026 - 14-04-2026

This digest provides a collection of documents prepared by the academia, think tanks, other EU institutions and bodies, as well as stakeholders that can be useful for Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgets to stay informed about the debat
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Briefing - Background information on the post-2027 MFF - April 2026 - 14-04-2026

This digest provides a collection of documents prepared by the academia, think tanks, other EU institutions and bodies, as well as stakeholders that can be useful for Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgets to stay informed about the debate concerning the next Multiannual Financial Framework, starting in 2028. The document is produced monthly by the Budgetary Support Unit of DG BUDG and the European Parliamentary Research Service. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

IEA expects decline of global oil demand in 2026 instead of growth

In March, the agency projected growth of demand by 644,000 bpd this year, which brings the decrease in the outlook to almost 730,000 bpd
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IEA expects decline of global oil demand in 2026 instead of growth

In March, the agency projected growth of demand by 644,000 bpd this year, which brings the decrease in the outlook to almost 730,000 bpd

No panic among Zaporozhye NPP staff during blackout — director

According to Yury Chernichuk, employees were in full control of the radiation situation around the facility, with no exceedances being registered
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No panic among Zaporozhye NPP staff during blackout — director

According to Yury Chernichuk, employees were in full control of the radiation situation around the facility, with no exceedances being registered

Meet the Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2026! Adolescence star Owen Cooper, singer Sienna Spiro and I'm A Celeb's GK Barry are among talented Brits to watch out for

The 2026 roll call features an impressive cohort of up and coming sports stars, entertainment icons and self-driven business gurus.
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Meet the Forbes 30 Under 30 class of 2026! Adolescence star Owen Cooper, singer Sienna Spiro and I'm A Celeb's GK Barry are among talented Brits to watch out for

The 2026 roll call features an impressive cohort of up and coming sports stars, entertainment icons and self-driven business gurus.

Disabled man, 21, whose job application to become a binman was rejected twice despite doing nine-month internship for free is let down AGAIN after council invited him for interview only to turn him down

Bryan Rowe, 21, was twice turned down for the role by Southampton City Council before it claimed he had been rejected in error, inviting him back for interview.
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Disabled man, 21, whose job application to become a binman was rejected twice despite doing nine-month internship for free is let down AGAIN after council invited him for interview only to turn him down

Bryan Rowe, 21, was twice turned down for the role by Southampton City Council before it claimed he had been rejected in error, inviting him back for interview.

JP Morgan traders rake in record revenues as Iran war sparks turmoil on financial markets

he US banking giant said trading revenues jumped 20 per cent to £8.5billion in the first quarter of the year as turmoil triggered by conflict in the Middle East boosted business.
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JP Morgan traders rake in record revenues as Iran war sparks turmoil on financial markets

he US banking giant said trading revenues jumped 20 per cent to £8.5billion in the first quarter of the year as turmoil triggered by conflict in the Middle East boosted business.

This Morning fans gasp 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should!' as couple brag about welcoming their FOURTEENTH child - and reveal eye-watering cost of their supersized brood

Parents of 13 Natalie and Oliver Jackson appeared on today's (April 14) edition of the ITV show.
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Dazzling Duchess! Meghan sports $1,100 heart earrings, Diana's Cartier watch and a Tiffany gold bracelet as she serves lunch to homeless women in Melbourne shelter

Adding a touch of glitz to her ensemble while at McAuley homeless centre in the city's inner-west, Meghan sported a yellow gold Puffy Heart earrings by Australian Real Fine Studio, costing $1,118.
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Dazzling Duchess! Meghan sports $1,100 heart earrings, Diana's Cartier watch and a Tiffany gold bracelet as she serves lunch to homeless women in Melbourne shelter

Adding a touch of glitz to her ensemble while at McAuley homeless centre in the city's inner-west, Meghan sported a yellow gold Puffy Heart earrings by Australian Real Fine Studio, costing $1,118.

Call me Meg, Duchess of Sussex tells Australian well-wishers as her and Harry's quasi-royal tour of Australia kicks off despite criticism of 'unacceptable' cost to taxpayer

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Melbourne early on Tuesday aboard a business class flight from Los Angeles ahead of a four-day commercial trip.
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Call me Meg, Duchess of Sussex tells Australian well-wishers as her and Harry's quasi-royal tour of Australia kicks off despite criticism of 'unacceptable' cost to taxpayer

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Melbourne early on Tuesday aboard a business class flight from Los Angeles ahead of a four-day commercial trip.

Namalomba calls for seamless regional connectivity as SADC leaders push for digital collaboration

Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries—starting within the SADC region—to achieve meaningful and sustainable digital connectivity. Spe
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Namalomba calls for seamless regional connectivity as SADC leaders push for digital collaboration

Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries—starting within the SADC region—to achieve meaningful and sustainable digital connectivity. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre during the opening of a high-level G5 SCADA conference attended by representatives from 14 countries, Namalomba stressed that […] The post Namalomba calls for seamless regional connectivity as SADC leaders push for digital collaboration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi intensifies fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases as government pushes for elimination strategies

The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the burden of these illnesses. Minister of Health, Madalitso Baloyi, made the remark
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Malawi intensifies fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases as government pushes for elimination strategies

The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the burden of these illnesses. Minister of Health, Madalitso Baloyi, made the remarks on Monday during the official opening of the 2026 Annual Meeting of National […] The post Malawi intensifies fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases as government pushes for elimination strategies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Hezbollah says not to abide by any agreements reached at Lebanon-Israel talks — AP

As for the outcomes of this negotiation between Lebanon and the Israeli enemy, the Shiite Hezbollah movement is not interested in or concerned with them at all, Wafiq Safa said
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Hezbollah says not to abide by any agreements reached at Lebanon-Israel talks — AP

As for the outcomes of this negotiation between Lebanon and the Israeli enemy, the Shiite Hezbollah movement is not interested in or concerned with them at all, Wafiq Safa said

Overwhelming majority in Transnistria opposes withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers — poll

Participants highlighted interethnic peace and harmony as the defining features of Transnistria
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Overwhelming majority in Transnistria opposes withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers — poll

Participants highlighted interethnic peace and harmony as the defining features of Transnistria

Around 217,000 cyberattacks thwarted in Russia in 2025

«The number of cyberattacks has increased and in recent years has consistently remained at more than 200,000,» Deputy Director of the National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents Pyotr Belov said
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Around 217,000 cyberattacks thwarted in Russia in 2025

«The number of cyberattacks has increased and in recent years has consistently remained at more than 200,000,» Deputy Director of the National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents Pyotr Belov said

President Tharman shares well-wishes for Tamil New Year, reveals his choice of briyani

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has shared his well-wishes for the Tamil New Year, Puthandu, falling on Tuesday (April 14), and to Sikhs, Malayalees, Bengalis and other Indian communities in Singapore who are also celebrating festivities in the next couple o
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President Tharman shares well-wishes for Tamil New Year, reveals his choice of briyani

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has shared his well-wishes for the Tamil New Year, Puthandu, falling on Tuesday (April 14), and to Sikhs, Malayalees, Bengalis and other Indian communities in Singapore who are also celebrating festivities in the next couple of days.He also took the opportunity to share his personal preference when it comes to briyani, according to a Facebook post on the same day.He then went on to share his love for the traditional and «quintessential» Indian dish, emphasising how it has transcended race, religion and culture.President Tharman has gone off beef, but there is a choice of chicken, mutton, lamb or seafood briyani to enjoy — which he says must be slow-cooked to infuse the rice with the flavour of meats and spices.But his current preference is vegetable briyani, with jackfruit replacing meat.«It's in fact a fast growing, healthy and environmentally friendly choice in India, where briyani is the most popular food order,» he said.Describing the dish as one that «crossed geographies and cultures», the president briefly addressed briyani's history.

Inauspicious or harmless? Bishan residents divided over funeral flyers left outside homes

Bishan residents are split after funeral planning flyers were left outside their homes, with views ranging from «inauspicious» to a «harmless» marketing move.The incident occurred at Block 173 Bishan Street 13, reported Shin Min Daily
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Inauspicious or harmless? Bishan residents divided over funeral flyers left outside homes

Bishan residents are split after funeral planning flyers were left outside their homes, with views ranging from «inauspicious» to a «harmless» marketing move.The incident occurred at Block 173 Bishan Street 13, reported Shin Min Daily News. A resident told the Chinese daily that they received flyers from funeral provider Nirvana Memorial Garden a few days prior. One flyer advertised a «relaxing and free day trip» which included an itinerary for participants to visit a Buddhist temple and a vegetable wholesale market before heading to the memorial garden. The funeral home, located at 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Road, has a columbarium and offers funeral and exhumation services. 'Cursing me to die earlier' One resident, who only gave her name as Xiu (transliteration), 21, said she felt as thought the flyers were «cursing me to die earlier», making her feel uncomfortable.Another resident, Fu (transliteration), 55, saw the flyer being dropped at his doorstep and assumed it was a regular advertisement, but was shocked when he realised its contents. 

Chee Hong Tat on 5-day working visit to China

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat is on a five-day working visit to China from April 13 (Monday) to April 17.In a statement on Tuesday, a Ministry of National Development (MND) spokesperson said Chee will attend meetings in Beijing and Tianjin.Takin
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Chee Hong Tat on 5-day working visit to China

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat is on a five-day working visit to China from April 13 (Monday) to April 17.In a statement on Tuesday, a Ministry of National Development (MND) spokesperson said Chee will attend meetings in Beijing and Tianjin.Taking to his Facebook page on Tuesday evening, the minister said he met with his counterpart, China's Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong.The two leaders last met in September 2025 during a leadership dialogue between their ministries.«We had a productive discussion on deepening the collaboration between Singapore and China in the built environment sector, including the use of innovative technologies and advanced materials for construction, facility management, and improving the comfort and quality of our living environment,» Chee wrote.While in Beijing, Chee, who is also deputy chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), met with Bank of China chairman Ge Haijiao, who is a member of the MAS international advisory panel.

West keeps on playing dangerous games around Taiwan — Lavrov

According to the Russian foreign minister, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as in the so-called ASEAN-centric space is also being destabilized
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West keeps on playing dangerous games around Taiwan — Lavrov

According to the Russian foreign minister, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as in the so-called ASEAN-centric space is also being destabilized

UN shouldn’t serve interests of just one group of countries — Russian diplomat

Kirill Logvinov pointed out that the UN Charter clearly limits the powers of its main bodies, granting member states the exclusive right to adopt political decisions
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UN shouldn’t serve interests of just one group of countries — Russian diplomat

Kirill Logvinov pointed out that the UN Charter clearly limits the powers of its main bodies, granting member states the exclusive right to adopt political decisions

'PM Modi is a deshdrohi': Rahul Gandhi repeats his 'sold India in US trade deal' claim

In a two-pronged attack , Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and the RSS of destroying the Constitution with their «hate-filled thinking», while claiming the ruling TMC has failed in fulfilling its promise of providing jobs to the state's youth. Address
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'PM Modi is a deshdrohi': Rahul Gandhi repeats his 'sold India in US trade deal' claim

In a two-pronged attack , Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and the RSS of destroying the Constitution with their «hate-filled thinking», while claiming the ruling TMC has failed in fulfilling its promise of providing jobs to the state's youth. Addressing poll rallies in Raiganj and Malda, Gandhi claimed that 84 lakh youths in Bengal have applied for the unemployment allowance promised by the Mamata Banerjee government.

Who is Samrat Choudhary set to be new Bihar CM and BJP's first leader to take the top post

At 57, Choudhary has steadily risen through Bihar’s political ranks and is regarded as one of the BJP’s strongest organisational figures in the state. He currently holds the Home portfolio and has played a central role in the NDA government, often represe
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Who is Samrat Choudhary set to be new Bihar CM and BJP's first leader to take the top post

At 57, Choudhary has steadily risen through Bihar’s political ranks and is regarded as one of the BJP’s strongest organisational figures in the state. He currently holds the Home portfolio and has played a central role in the NDA government, often representing the BJP alongside Nitish Kumar at major official and political events.

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