France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe (www.reuters.com)
Ukraine foreign minister says west must boost defence as ‘era of peace is over’ (www.theguardian.com)
Ukraine’s foreign minister has enthusiastically praised US politicians for approving a long-delayed $61bn military aid package for Ukraine, but said western allies needed to recognise that “the era of peace in Europe is over” and that Kyiv would inevitably need more help to fight off Russia....
Australian broadcaster’s India chief of bureau leaves India ‘abruptly’ as visa is denied (www.thehindu.com)
cross-posted from: lemy.lol/post/23856966...
EU Parliament backs clampdown on single-use plastic packaging (www.reuters.com)
EU launches probe into Chinese procurement of medical devices (www.euronews.com)
The European Commission has launched a probe to examine how China favours its domestic companies in tenders for medical devices and weigh possible tit-for-tat measures....
‘Not like other Passovers’: hundreds of Jewish demonstrators arrested after New York protest seder (www.theguardian.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/14830625...
US vs. Russia: Why the Biden strategy in Africa may be failing (www.politico.com)
Germany's industrial production expected to sink further (www.dw.com)
German industrial production is expected to fall further behind this year, after a dip in 2023. The usually strong manufacturing sector had already taken a hit because of higher energy prices....
An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East (www.bbc.com)
The latest round in the region’s most dangerous rivalry appears to be over, for now....
‘Hidden in plain sight’: the European city tours of slavery and colonialism (www.theguardian.com)
From Puerta del Sol plaza in Madrid to the Tuileries Garden in Paris, guides reshape stories continent tells about itself...
Water extraction and weight of buildings see half of China's cities sink (www.bbc.com)
Nearly half of China’s major cities are sinking because of water extraction and the increasing weight of their rapid expansion, researchers say....
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem wins 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award (www.reuters.com)
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award on Thursday for his image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece in the Gaza Strip....
Hackers are threatening to publish a huge stolen sanctions and financial crimes watchlist | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
At least 17 dead after three Russian missiles hit Chernihiv (www.theguardian.com)
Qatar re-evaluating its role as mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks (www.reuters.com)
Qatar’s embassy in Washington on Tuesday criticised comments made by U.S. Democratic congressman Steny Hoyer, in which he called on the U.S. to “reevaluate” its relationship with Qatar....
Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 Coutts border blockade (www.cbc.ca)
Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief....
Israel reportedly deploys extra weapons for assumed Rafah offensive (www.theguardian.com)
Israel has reportedly deployed extra artillery and armoured personnel carriers to the Gaza Strip periphery, suggesting that the military is preparing for its long-threatened ground offensive on Rafah, the only place of relative safety for at least 1.4 million displaced Palestinian civilians....
Why Israel’s attack on Iranian consulate in Syria was a gamechanger (www.theguardian.com)
Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion' (apnews.com)
Iran’s president has warned that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s attack over the weekend....
Johnson’s Plan for Ukraine Aid Meets Republican Pushback, Muddying Its Path (www.nytimes.com)
Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday encountered stiff resistance from Republicans as he embarked on a complicated and politically perilous strategy to push legislation through the House to send aid to Israel and Ukraine — all while beating back a threat to his own job....
Explosions, fire reported at military airfield in occupied Crimea (kyivindependent.com)
Explosions were reported in the town of Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea near a military airfield during the early hours of April 17, according to Russian-affiliated telegram channels. Following the explosions, a large-scale fire reportedly broke out at the airfield....
Time for a European single market ‘with teeth’ to take on China, India, leaders told (www.politico.eu)
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta tells POLITICO that government subsidies should become a “European tool.”...
UN demands end to Israeli forces’ support of settler attacks on West Bank Palestinians (www.theguardian.com)
The United Nations has voiced grave concern over escalating violence in the West Bank, demanding that Israeli security forces “immediately” stop supporting settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory....
Greek journalists launch 24-hour strike over low wages (www.dw.com)
Greek radio and television carried no news and internet portals did not update their websites on Wednesday, as journalists staged a mass walkout to protest low salaries against the backdrop of higher living costs....
7 day picket of US Embassy begins - Freedom News (freedomnews.org.uk)
