Macron warned that Europe would still need to 'mobilise' its leverage to protect itself, warning of the 'fragility' of Trump's 90-day 'pause' on harsh tariffs

It comes just months after Energy Secretary Ed Miliband declared he had banned new coal mines in Britain to 'send a signal to the world' on climate change.

In a truly remarkable set of pictures, the Daily Mail details the extraordinary sisterly bond of these exceptionally strong young women.

GDP expanded by 0.5 per cent on February - surprising analysts who had pencilled in activity flatlining again after zero progress in January.

Mohamed Salah has finally agreed a new deal with Liverpool, the club have announced. The Egyptian has put pen to paper on a two-year deal worth £375,000 per week.

The United States and Russia carried out a prisoner swap in the United Arab Emirates on April 10

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[allAfrica] Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Charged With Treason

According to the Islamic republic's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, the Iranian side intends to assess Washington's position at the talks on Saturday and then give its response

56% of respondents said they approved of the Russian government’s overall handling of the country

The French president stressed that Europe intends to protect itself and achieve the removal of tariffs through a fair agreement with the United States

The flight carrying Witkoff departed from Fort Lauderdale in Florida and landed at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg

According to Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo, the Kiev regime has been blocking attempts in the media to raise the issue of a presidential election

President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, according to Axios Read Full Article at RT.com

The Roads Authority (RA) has bemoaned the destruction and vandalism of streets on the newly-constructed roads in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, describing the act as retrogressive. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the RA says vandalism of streetlights is becoming a major concern for the Roads Authority, stressing that the wanton act is jeopardizing public […] The post Roads Authority Malawi bemoans vandalism of streetlights in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi counts down to the September 2025 General Elections, there is a visible surge in alliance formations among smaller political parties. While some may see this as business as usual in the lead-up to elections, I believe this signals a deeper reality about our political landscape, the constant struggle for relevance and survival by […] The post Opinion:  Small Party Alliances: A Strategy for Relevance or a Political Mirage? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM) has commended the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, for the timely release of minimum farmgate prices for the 2024/25 agricultural season. The association, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said th3e announcement comes at a critical time when our smallholder farmers are harvesting and entering the market. However, NASFAM has urged […] The post NASFAM welcomes farm-gate prices, urges consistent enforcement, support for farmers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) will focus on the need for dialogue and diplomacy amid global challenges and increasing fragmentation on the international stage.

Antalya (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Antalya on Thursday night to attend the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), which officially opened Friday and will run through April 13 under the theme “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World.”

Brussels (HOL) – Somalia's first National Security Service (NSS) director and a key figure in the military government of Siad Barre, General Ahmed Suleyman Abdalla Dafle, has died in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday at the age of 87, his family confirmed.

Following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, India swiftly launched Operation Brahma, deploying robot mules, nano drones, and an 80-member NDRF team for search and rescue. A field hospital with 118 medical workers was established, and the Indian Navy dispatched ships carrying 40 tonnes of relief supplies to Yangon.

Rahul Gandhi has criticized PM Modi's commitment to tackling unemployment, alleging the abandonment of the 'Employment Linked Incentive' scheme. He accused Modi of favoring big corporations over small businesses. The BJP retaliated, citing significant job creation under Modi's government and a decrease in youth unemployment, while also defending the ELI program and attacking Congress's past record.

[Crisis Group] War in Sudan has pushed about one million refugees and returnees into isolated and impoverished parts of neighbouring Chad. Crisis Group expert Charles Bouëssel visited this region to learn how it is coping with the influx.

[The Conversation Africa] The upcoming elections in Gabon will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual with military men in control, but under the guise of democratic choice.

The European Union supports the development of its most remote regions, known as the outermost regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain). The purpose of this support is to compensate for the constraints arising from the geographical remoteness of these regions. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union has established a common classification of territorial units for statistics, known as ‘NUTS’, in order to facilitate the collection, development and publication of harmonised regional statistics in the EU. This hierarchical system is also used for socioeconomic analyses of the regions and the framing of interventions in the context of EU cohesion policy. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

European groupings of territorial cooperation (EGTCs) were set up to facilitate cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation between Member States or their regional and local authorities. EGTCs enable these partners to implement joint projects, share expertise and improve coordination of spatial planning. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

REACT-EU is a programme to repair the social and economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to prepare for a green, digital and resilient recovery. REACT-EU seeks to mobilise an additional EUR 47.5 billion from the structural funds for the years 2021 and 2022, and to increase flexibility in cohesion policy spending. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The Just Transition Fund is a financial instrument within the Cohesion Policy, which seeks to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges arising from the transition towards climate neutrality. The Just Transition Fund will facilitate the implementation of the European Green Deal, which aims to make the EU climate-neutral by 2050. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused of aiding the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the US to India. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, allegedly provided logistical support to David Headley and praised the LeT terrorists involved.

Sur la scène internationale, le président Trump souffle le chaud et le froid sur l’économie, avec les surtaxes douanières. Aujourd’hui, elles sont suspendues pour 90 jours. Le taux de 10% sur les produits importés aux États-Unis demeure, sauf pour la Chine, pour qui ça monte à 145%. Comment vont réagir les consommateurs et les touristes américains ? Dans cette incertitude, le secteur touristique polynésien reste vigilant.

Offrir des vêtements aux familles dans le besoin, c’est la mission que s’est donnée la friperie de la ressourcerie de Mahina. Située à l’ancienne école Amatahiapo, cette structure gérée par l’association Tia’i Fenua offre cinq vêtements par personne et par mois. Tricots, pantalons, robes, il y a des vêtements pour tous et surtout pour tous les âges.

A 77-year-old man was found dead in his Punggol flat on Wednesday (April 9), after neighbours, concerned by a foul smell from his unit, alerted the police. When a reporter from Shin Min Daily News visited the flat on the same day, two police officers were seen standing outside the door of the deceased. A strong stench was reportedly noticeable in the common corridor. According to the deceased's neighbours, the elderly man had been living alone in that rental unit for over five years. He was last seen more than a week ago and appeared unwell. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, a 46-year-old resident who lives on the same floor as the deceased said he decided to check on the elderly man after not seeing him for over a week. «I didn't see him [since then], so I became worried and decided to check on him with another neighbour,» said the food delivery driver.  He added that upon opening the door and noticing the strong odour, one of them immediately called the police. Another neighbour, a 72-year-old retiree surnamed Chen (transliteration), told the Chinese daily that the elderly man was a reserved and lonely individual.

The US officially announced the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, a key accused in the Mumbai terror attacks on November 26, 2008. US officials affirmed their support for India's pursuit of justice for the victims, including American citizens. Rana faces multiple criminal charges related to the Lashkar-e-Taiba's attacks.