Exclusive: Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say Russia is set to stop oil exports from ‌Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said.

Russia may halt Kazakhstan oil flows to Germany via Druzhba from May 1, sources say—another sign energy routes remain a geopolitical lever. #EnergySecurity #Ukraine #Russia #Germany #Europe @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Trump invokes wartime powers to fund new energy projects He is under pressure to help curb rising oil, gas and electricity costs sparked by the Iran war. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump invokes wartime powers to fund coal, oil, and gas projects—prioritizing fossil fuels under national security claims as energy costs rise. #EnergyPolicy #FossilFuels @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.straitstimes.com/world/united...

Apple names hardware veteran John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook to transition to executive chairman Apple on Monday announced a major leadership transition: CEO Tim Cook will become the executive chairman of the company's board of directors, and John Ternus, the company's senior vice president of Ha...

Apple names hardware chief John Ternus as CEO, with Tim Cook moving to executive chairman—marking a planned leadership shift at one of the world’s most influential tech companies. #Apple #TechLeadership @ec.europa.eu news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04...

High fuel prices driving up shipping costs for northern grocers Whether it's Florida oranges, Colombian coffee or even homegrown items from another province, food has often travelled a long way before it reaches grocery stores in Canada.

High fuel prices are driving up shipping costs, pushing food prices higher—especially in Canada’s Far North where supply chains are longest. #SupplyChain #CostOfLiving #TrumpEffect #Canada @rci.bsky.social www.thestar.com/business/hig...

France's Engie discussing refund for offshore wind projects with Trump administration French utility Engie is in talks with the Trump administration about ​a possible refund for its offshore wind ‌project leases amid the president's opposition to the technology, CEO Catherine MacGregor...

As the world accelerates toward renewables, Trump pressures firms like Engie to pivot away from offshore wind, redirecting billions toward fossil fuels and rewarding legacy energy interests. #EnergyPolicy #ClimatePolitics @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

„Ein raubtierhaftes Gebaren der Mächtigen“ – Amnesty über Menschenrechte Iran, Gaza, Sudan oder die USA: Amnesty International zieht zur Lage der Menschenrechte eine düstere Bilanz. Doch es gibt Lichtblicke.

Amnesty warns of rising abuses in 144 countries, citing “predatory behavior” by those in power and eroding respect for international law. #HumanRights #GlobalPolitics @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.morgenpost.de/politik/arti...

A father deported despite pleading to stay with his disabled daughter and ill wife—another case where enforcement overrides humanity. For critics, this isn’t failure. It’s policy—where cruelty becomes a tool of power and control.
#Immigration #HumanRights english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-...

But Bulgaria just elected their version of a Putin puppy.

Trump becomes a toxic asset for Europe’s far right European nationalist parties were celebrating the White House’s support just months ago. But the war in Iran and the US president’s erratic behavior now risk turning him into a liability

Trump’s influence in Europe is shifting—from political asset to growing liability for the far right.
After early enthusiasm, the Iran war and erratic leadership are raising concerns across nationalist movements about the cost of alignment. #Europe #Politics english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-...

Neue Drohung: Israel: Hisbollah-Chef wird »mit seinem Kopf bezahlen« Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Neue Drohung“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Israel: Hisbollah-Chef wird »mit seinem Kopf bezahlen«“.

Israel warns Hezbollah’s leader will “pay with his head” ahead of talks with Lebanon. But the broader cost of war—Gaza’s devastation and civilian deaths—continues to drive accusations of disproportionate force and possible genocide.
#Israel #Lebanon @ec.europa.eu

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Hungary must arrest Netanyahu if he visits, Magyar says Israeli PM Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court, is due to visit Hungary later this year.

Hungary’s incoming leadership signals a sharp break from past policy: Péter Magyar says the rule of law must apply, meaning Netanyahu would face arrest if he enters Hungarian territory under an ICC warrant. #Hungary #ICC #Netanyahu @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.politico.eu/article/pete...

Surveillance has evolved beyond Orwell’s “Big Brother.”
Today’s reality is a network of governments, corporations, and data brokers—each collecting and leveraging personal data at scale. Laws can constrain governments. Controlling private power is far harder. #AISurveillance #Privacy @ec.europa.eu

Multiple scientists in nuclear and aerospace fields have died or gone missing since 2023.
Authorities confirm the cases — but no verified link connects them.

Pattern or coincidence?
Investigations are ongoing, but evidence of coordinated targeting has not been established.

#Science #Security

US tariff refund system launches for companies to claim billions in import taxes The US Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that its refund portal for tariffs which were struck down by the US Supreme Court in mid-February is now open to applications from businesses.

Tariff fallout hits back. US opens refund portal for billions in import taxes after Supreme Court ruling. The economic damage didn’t end with the decision. #Tariffs #USTrade www.france24.com/en/americas/...

Palantir posts manifesto addressing patriotism, national service, and AI weapons AI-driven software company outlines its idiosnycratic beliefs, arguing for greater social tolerance and understanding while looking ahead to future warfare as a grim inevitabilty

Palantir’s manifesto highlights a growing risk: private surveillance power shaping public policy, national service, and the future of warfare—without democratic oversight. #Governance. #AI #Surveillance @democrats.senate.gov @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org

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Ukraine's long-range strikes inflicted billions of dollars in Russian oil revenue losses in March, Zelensky says "I am grateful to all our warriors for their precision," Zelensky said in his evening address. "We will continue this work in April," Zelensky said just one day after Ukraine's military struck another...

Ukraine says long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure cut at least $2.3B in revenue in March, targeting a core pillar of Kremlin war financing as energy markets remain volatile. #Ukraine #Russia #Oil @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org kyivindependent.com/ukraines-lon...

Orbán signals readiness to approve €90B EU loan to Ukraine once Druzhba oil is flowing Hungary’s outgoing prime minister said he will approve the funding if oil transit is restored as promised by Kyiv.

In a late shift, Orbán signals he may lift his veto on a €90B EU loan to Ukraine—conditional on restoring Druzhba oil flows. Support tied to energy leverage underscores the transactional dynamics at play. #Ukraine #EU #Hungary @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.politico.eu/article/vikt...

EV sales soar in main European markets as drivers shun expensive petrol Sales of fully electric cars in Europe's main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as ​drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran ‌cause...

EV sales are surging across Europe as drivers turn away from costly petrol. Registrations jumped sharply in early 2026, driven in part by fuel price spikes linked to the Iran war. #EV #Europe @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

US Congress temporarily extends Fisa. What does foreign intelligence law do? Both Republicans and Democrats are pushing to reform the law, saying it allows "warrantless searches" of Americans' digital communications.

Congress has temporarily extended FISA as debate intensifies over Section 702. Supporters cite national security, while critics warn it enables warrantless surveillance and broad data collection from U.S. networks. #FISA #Surveillance #Privacy #USA www.bbc.com/news/article...

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Suspicion is growing over trading patterns linked to Trump-era announcements, with spikes occurring just before market-moving statements. Analysts say the timing bears the hallmarks of potential insider trading. #USPolitics #Markets @democrats.senate.gov #UK #Europe www.bbc.com/news/article...

Sweden’s military intelligence warns Russia’s economy is weaker than it appears, with signs of manipulated data masking deeper strain. The outlook: long-term decline—or sudden shock. #Russia #Economy #Ukraine #EU @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.kyivpost.com/post/74325

Trump says US delegation will travel to Islamabad on Monday, Iran declines talks Iran is not currently planning to attend the next round of talks with the US, which has announced that it would send a team of negotiators to Pakistan on Monday, Iranian state television reported on…

The U.S. is sending a delegation to Islamabad—but Iran isn’t showing up. If there’s no counterpart at the table, what exactly is Washington negotiating? #Iran #Diplomacy @democrats.senate.gov @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.france24.com/en/middle-ea...

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over sexualised AI deepfakes on X French prosecutors on Monday summoned tech billionaire Elon Musk for a voluntary interview over allegations that the AI feature Grok disseminated millions of sexualised deepfakes on his X social media...

French prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk for questioning over allegations that X’s AI tool Grok enabled the spread of sexualised deepfakes. It remains unclear whether he will appear. #France #AI #ElonMusk #Grok @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org @democrats.senate.gov www.france24.com/en/france/20...

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election Bulgaria's former president and pro-Russian candidate Rumen Radev on Monday won a parliamentary majority in the country's elections according to near-complete results. Radev – an EU critic who has cal...

Orbán’s loss marked progress—but Bulgaria’s election moves the balance back. Kremlin-friendly Rumen Radev’s victory signals a step toward Moscow and a divided European direction. #Bulgaria #Europe @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org www.france24.com/en/europe/20...

Strong 7.5 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued A 7.5 magnitide earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday triggering tsunami warnings in the region, Japan's Meteorological Agency said. The tremor was strong enough to shake large buildings as far…

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings. The tremor was felt as far as Tokyo, shaking buildings hundreds of kilometers away. Authorities are monitoring for potential coastal impact. #Japan #Earthquake www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...

Opinion: There is no honor or valor in dying for a nation that is not defending its people. What we are left with is the machinations of greed-driven politics, billionaire influence, and the ego of an unqualified president in the throes of lust for power.
#Service @democrats.senate.gov

Organized religion is often weaponized and and misused, regardless of which religion, however a message of peace and humanity is the moral high ground over bombing a school and killing innocent people.

He has been working on that since he took office.

White House Delays Weapons Deliveries to Europe as Iran War Drains Stockpiles. The Trump administration is delaying weapons deliveries to European allies as its war with Iran strains stockpiles already depleted by support for Israel. @ec.europa.eu @volteuropa.org

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins US President Donald Trump immediately welcomed the news from Tehran but went on to warn that the US blockade of Iran's ports would continue.

Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping as Lebanon ceasefire begins. Trump welcomes move but says US blockade of Iranian ports will continue. #Geopolitics #Energy @democrats.senate.gov @ec.europa.eu www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...