Saturday 11 April 2026 - 17:00
The pilots’ union VC has called for a two-day strike at German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, escalating an ongoing dispute over pensions and working conditions. The union announced on Saturday that pilots working for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa CityLine are expected to walk out from April 13 at 00:01 CET until April 14......
Peru heads into a highly fragmented presidential election in which conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori is emerging as the frontrunner, according to recent opinion polls. With around 35 candidates in the race, voter intentions remain widely dispersed, and Fujimori leads with approximately 15%, reflecting a deeply divided political landscape......
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has launched its 2026 edition with a high-profile lineup bringing together global pop stars, rising artists and leading figures from the electronic music scene. Held over two consecutive weekends in the Californian desert, the festival features performances across nine stages, attracting massive......
India has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel as part of a revised taxation measure affecting its energy sector, according to an official government notification. The adjustment raises the windfall tax on diesel exports from 21.5 rupees per litre to 55.5 rupees per litre. Export duties on aviation turbine fuel have......
Germany must ensure equal ownership with France in the planned initial public offering of defense manufacturer KNDS, according to a senior German trade union figure, who warned that anything less could undermine national industrial interests. Jürgen Kerner, deputy head of Germany’s powerful IG Metall union, said that parity in......
Irish police have intervened to dismantle a blockade at the country’s only oil refinery, as protests over rising fuel prices intensified and began to disrupt national supply chains. Demonstrators, angered by a sharp increase in diesel costs in recent weeks, used tractors and heavy vehicles to block access to key energy infrastructure,......
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed his commitment to easing tensions in the Middle East, following discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In a message shared after their exchange, Macron said both leaders agreed to remain in close contact to help promote de-escalation efforts, ensure freedom of navigation, and......
Two suspects in the death of a 15-year-old boy in southern Paris suburbs will stand trial for fatal assault rather than murder, following a judicial decision to reclassify the charges in the case. The ruling concerns the death of the teenager, who died in April 2024 after being attacked near his school in Viry-Châtillon. The investigating......
The United States has begun operations to secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump, as tensions with Iran continue to affect global energy flows and maritime security. In a statement shared on social media, Trump said US forces were “clearing” the waterway and claimed that Iranian vessels......
The Netherlands has granted provisional approval for Tesla’s supervised self-driving system, marking a first for the technology in Europe and signaling a potential shift in the region’s approach to advanced driver assistance systems. The Dutch vehicle authority, known as the RDW, confirmed that it has authorized the use of Tesla’s......
A six-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly a year after being taken by her mother in France has been found in Spain, bringing an end to a cross-border investigation involving multiple authorities. The child was located in the coastal town of Lloret de Mar, where she had been living with her mother and grandmother. Spanish police......
At least 10 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, as political tensions escalated over the prospect of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, the strikes targeted several locations in the Nabatieh district, including areas where emergency responders were......
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced significant changes to the future of the Oscars ceremony, marking a turning point in how the iconic film awards will be broadcast and staged. The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 14, 2027, followed by the milestone 100th edition on March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
