- Airbnb set to face more curbs as EU proposes rules to tackle housing crunch Reuters
- EU proposes more restrictions for Airbnb, holiday rentals DW.com
- EU moves to curb Airbnb-style rentals to boost long-term housing Euronews.com
- The Brief – Taking the fight to Airbnb euractiv.com
- EU Offers Legal Backing for Cities Targeting Short-Term Rentals Bloomberg.com
One third of Gulf oil is still missing despite ‘dark crossings’, data shows – Reuters
- One third of Gulf oil is still missing despite 'dark crossings', data shows Reuters
- Is traffic through Hormuz really back to normal? The Economist
- COMMENTARY: Oil prices fly blind as the Hormuz enigma deepens Reuters
- The coming verdict on Trump's Strait of Hormuz claims Axios
- US Energy Chief Says Navy to Defend Hormuz Until Iran Backs Down Bloomberg.com
‘Morning Joe’ co-hosts have heated on-air shouting match over Israel: ‘Do I look stupid to you?’ – nypost.com
John Malkovich cancels Israel trip over fabricated solidarity quote
The Wild Horse Nine actor had been due to appear on stage in The Music Critic in Tel Aviv – but pulled out over PR firm’s ‘unacceptable and untenable’ attribution of statement
John Malkovich has cancelled a planned trip to Israel next year to appear on stage after a PR firm hired by the show attributed quotes to the actor that the company had written.
Malkovich, who is a leading Oscar contender for his role in Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, was due to appear in The Music Critic, a theatrical-musical satire composed by the Jewish violinist Aleksey Igudesman, in Tel Aviv’s Charles Bronfman Auditorium on 13 April.
Continue reading...Serbian leader calls snap elections after dissolving country’s parliament – politico.eu
- Serbian leader calls snap elections after dissolving country’s parliament politico.eu
- Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić calls snap elections Financial Times
- Serbia's President Vucic dissolves parliament, calls snap elections Reuters
- Serbia dissolves parliament as snap elections called DW.com
- Serbia’s Vucic calls snap parliamentary election for October after months of protests AP News
Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V
Europe’s royals and global political figures attend ceremony that brings 13 days of national mourning to a close
Norway has observed a minute’s silence as it takes leave of King Harald V in a series of ceremonies, bringing to a close 13 days of national mourning that followed the popular monarch’s death last month at the age of 89.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Oslo and foreign heads of state and government converged on the Norwegian capital for the funeral of the late king, a light-touch and unassuming reformer who ruled for more than three decades.
Continue reading...Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
Netanyahu says he’ll sue Haaretz over report UAE leader warned him days before Oct. 7 – The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu says he’ll sue Haaretz over report UAE leader warned him days before Oct. 7 The Times of Israel
- Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It. The New York Times
- Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack Al Jazeera
- UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says AP News
- The Warning Benjamin Netanyahu Ignored newyorker.com
In Trademark Fight With Far-Right Party, Ikea Scores – Newser
- In Trademark Fight With Far-Right Party, Ikea Scores Newser
- EU court rules against Belgian far-right party in IKEA case DW.com
- Belgian far-right party cannot use IKEA trademarks for anti-immigration campaign, EU court advises AP News
- Ikea wins right to launch legal action against Belgian far-right party The Guardian
- EU Belgium Ikea Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Anak Krakatau erupts, disrupting 300,000 travelers as 1883 disaster looms large – Phys.org
- Anak Krakatau erupts, disrupting 300,000 travelers as 1883 disaster looms large Phys.org
- Indonesian volcano erupts with enough force to see from space Scientific American
- Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption closes eight Indonesian airports BBC
- Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands apnews.com
- Anak Krakatau Erupts for 25 Hours in Indonesia, Reigniting Mega-Tsunami Fears (Video) SURFER Magazine
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news – apnews.com
- Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news apnews.com
- The death toll in Yemen prison airstrike rises to 23 with 7 still missing, Houthi rebels say apnews.com
- Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing seven in Yemen prison air strike aljazeera.com
- Houthis say 7 killed in Saudi strike on Yemen prison as Bab el-Mandeb battle intensifies The Times of Israel
- Yemen warns responses to S. Arabia will be ‘unforgettable' Mehr News Agency
War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims – AP News
- War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims AP News
- Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying' Fox News
- Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note South China Morning Post
- Philippines Leader Gets China's 'Bullying' Note On Stage. What He Did Next NDTV
- Philippines' Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises Reuters
50 Years After Mao’s Death, China Has Left His Legacy Behind – Jacobin
- 50 Years After Mao’s Death, China Has Left His Legacy Behind Jacobin
- Mao, Cultural Revolution cast long shadow over China 50 years on Reuters
- Young Chinese turn to Mao Zedong for life advice, 50 years after his death South China Morning Post
- Raising red flags: China’s Gen Z eulogise Mao 50 years on The Times
- How Mao Zedong's legacy still shapes China 50 years on DW.com
Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump
German chancellor attacks Alternative für Deutschland after far-right party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has accused the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) of seeking “ethnic cleansing” with its “remigration” drive, after the nativist party’s seismic weekend victory in a state election.
In his first public confrontation with the AfD since Sunday’s shock outcome in Saxony-Anhalt, Merz said at a raucous parliamentary debate that the far-right party would take an axe to one of the pillars of the German economy with a racist campaign of mass deportations.
Continue reading...Israel Boosts Ties With New European Ally Amid Gaza Tensions – Bloomberg.com
- Israel Boosts Ties With New European Ally Amid Gaza Tensions Bloomberg.com
- Israel opens embassy in Slovenia as small EU nation shifts policies AP News
- Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy Al Jazeera
- Israeli FM Invited Key Qatargate Suspect Srulik Einhorn to Slovenia Embassy Ceremony Haaretz
- Israel to open embassy in Slovenia as relations thaw Reuters
Oil tanker hit in Iraqi waters, as vessels get caught in US-Iran attacks – Reuters
- Oil tanker hit in Iraqi waters, as vessels get caught in US-Iran attacks Reuters
- Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping Foreign Policy
- Several merchant vessels said hit in Gulf and Gulf of Oman The Times of Israel
- US Energy Secretary Wright says current refining capacity is a bigger problem than crude oil supply Newsquawk
- Greek-owned VLCC hit by drone in Iraqi waters Splash247
Germany’s Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
Miliband rejects chief rabbi’s claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move – BBC
- Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move BBC
- Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S. The New York Times
- Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements Axios
- Israel sets deadline for Britain to close consulate as settlers warn of sanctions hit Reuters
- Israel sanctions will not hurt intelligence sharing between spy agencies, says Miliband The Guardian
Warehouse explosion in northwestern Syria kills at least 14 – AP News
Brazil’s top judge suspends justices’ rulings in Supreme Court power struggle – Reuters
- Brazil's top judge suspends justices' rulings in Supreme Court power struggle Reuters
- Brazil Supreme Court removes federal police chief, Lula appeals the decision AP News
- Brazil Supreme Court rift deepens as justice suspends federal police chief Al Jazeera
- Supreme Court crisis spills into Brazil’s presidential race Courthouse News
- Brazilian Supreme Court judge annuls rival's decision, restores federal police chief to his post KVUE