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EU member states agreed on a statement to boost the bloc’s defence spending, backing Germany’s push to relax its fiscal rules. The DAX hit a new high and Germany’s government bond yields soared. ADVERTISEMENTThe German stock market continued to reach a new high on Thursday after the European Union member states unanimously agreed to ease the fiscal rules for defence spending following Germany’s push for a policy reform.Member states agree to enhance defence spendingThe 27 member states agreed on a general statement to bolster the bloc’s defence spending, aligning with the European Commission (EC) President von der Leyen’s proposal to…

Protesters rallied outside the US embassy in Kyiv reiterating that one of the points of peace is the exchange of prisoners of war. ADVERTISEMENTA protest was held in front of the US Embassy in Kyiv on Thursday, demanding help in liberating Ukrainian prisoners of war held captive in Russia.People holding posters outside the embassy were joined by veterans of the war in Ukraine.Since the early days of the war, Russia and Ukraine have conducted prisoner of war exchanges, with the most recent one taking place in February. Ukraine has not disclosed the exact number of its POWs held by Russia,…

US President Donald Trump is exempting the automakers from 25% tariffs for one month after negotiating with major industrial leaders. Auto stocks rose following the news. ADVERTISEMENTUS President Donald Trump is granting automakers in Mexico and Canada a one-month tariff exemption after negotiations with leading industrial figures. “We spoke with the Big Three auto manufacturers. We are going to give a one-month exemption on any autos coming through USMCA,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Wednesday.”Reciprocal tariffs will still come into effect on 2 April, but at the request of the companies associated with USMCA, the President is granting…

“Better late than never” is a phrase that could save you at the office or on a date, but in politics, a leader’s tardiness can spark anything from mild irritation to full-blown diplomatic tensions – and might have played a role in the latest White House show. ADVERTISEMENT“This is going to be great television. I will say that,” was Donald Trump’s takeaway following his intense exchange with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House’s Oval Office last week.The dramatic war of words played out in front of the cameras before the whole world made for a historic display of ill…

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised with pneumonia and breathing difficulties since 14 February.

MEPs Alessandra Moretti and Elisabetta Gualmini enmeshed in the corruption scandal that rocked the Parliament in 2022 ADVERTISEMENTThe Belgian federal prosecutor’s office requested on Tuesday that the European Parliament waive the immunity of two Italian Socialist MEPs, Alessandra Moretti and Elisabetta Gualmini, as part of the investigation into alleged bribery involving Qatari officials.Federal prosecutor and parliamentary sources confirmed the immunity waiver request to Euronews.Moretti and Gualmini were cited in documents at the initial stages of the investigation into the alleged corruption that emerged on December 9, 2022, but they have never been formally investigated until now.The scandal has embroiled several…

Euronews analyses what different delegations from around the Middle East and North Africa MENA hope to get out of the “emergency summit” on Gaza, taking place in Cairo on Tuesday.

Northern Ireland launches a space for peace. The Shankill Shared Women’s Centre in Belfast is a training and drop-in centre for women and children. Many are still suffering the aftermath of the religious conflict that caused thousands of deaths in the most divided corner of the UK. The Shankill Shared Women’s Centre is located in Larnak Way, one of the most conflict-ridden areas during the fighting between those who defended their membership of the United Kingdom, mainly Protestants, and those who claimed to be part of the Republic of Ireland, mainly Catholics. A peace treaty was signed in 1998. The…

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised since 14th February with pneumonia in both lungs and breathing difficulties. ADVERTISEMENTPope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It is a sign that the pope has overcome possible complications from a respiratory crisis on Friday and that his breathing is improving as he remains in hospital with pneumonia. Doctors said the pope continued to receive supplemental high-flow oxygenation after a coughing episode on Friday which sparked fears that he may have a new lung infection. The update concluded that the pope was stable but…

The Italian prime minister made the comments after holding talks with the UK’s prime minister in London ahead of the summit on European defence and Ukraine.