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French drivers choke on soaring diesel prices

Strategic angle: A massive jump in diesel fuel prices is impacting drivers across France, revealing the consequences of long-standing economic policies.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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One dead as high-speed train collides with lorry in France

Strategic angle: More than a dozen people are injured, two of whom critically, in the incident in the Calais region.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Iran war and energy supply disruptions accelerate South Caucasus collaboration

Strategic angle: Azerbaijan and Georgia enhance cooperation to strengthen energy transit routes amid regional conflicts.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Robot taxes, four-day work week: Inside OpenAI’s plan for an AI-driven economy

Strategic angle: The company believes that AIs will soon become smarter than humans, which will have a drastic effect on how people work, live and pay taxes.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Space defence: How is the EU boosting its military space capabilities?

Strategic angle: Europe is officially levelling up its orbital armour, yet while major defence upgrades are planned by 2030, the road to total independence from global superpowers remains costly.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid

The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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India news: Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality

Strategic angle: India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Germany news: Minister floats fare-dodging decriminalization

Strategic angle: A debate is brewing about whether fare-evasion on trams, buses and trains in Germany should no longer be a criminal offense.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Taiwan opposition leader makes first China visit since 2016

Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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UAE tells Euronews ceasefire not enough for Iran war solution, says 'no trust' in Tehran regime

Strategic angle: In a briefing to Euronews, the UAE president's diplomatic advisor called for a durable regional security solution beyond a ceasefire with the US as central to the Gulf’s security, as “there is no trust” in the current Ir

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Kanye West backlash escalates in UK as festival organiser defends booking and more sponsors drop out

Strategic angle: Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival, following the example set by Pepsi and Diageo. Questions remain over

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Can small modular nuclear reactors solve Europe's energy woes?

Strategic angle: Supporters say modular nuclear reactors are essential to meeting energy and climate goals, but critics slam them as a "costly distraction" that "won't solve any of our energy problems."

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Explosives found near gas pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary, Vučić says

Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić reports the discovery of explosives near a critical gas pipeline, raising security concerns.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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AI, drones, quantum: the EU’s new AGILE plan targets future warfare

Strategic angle: The Iran war has become the ultimate testbed for next-generation military technology. Russia’s war on Ukraine laid bare the deadly cost of obsolete arsenals. Artificial Intelligence, drone swarms, and precision systems d

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Vance rallies behind Orbán in Hungary election campaign’s final week

Strategic angle: Tune in to Europe Today for the latest updates on the Hungary election.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Australia arrests decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes charges

Strategic angle: Ben Roberts-Smith is a Victoria Cross recipient and had been linked to the murder of unarmed civilians while deployed in Afghanistan.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Vietnam elects Communist Party leader as president

Strategic angle: The election of To Lam as the state president marks a shift in Vietnam's power structure.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Easter festivities muted for Syrian Christians after recent violence

Strategic angle: Syrian Christians saw their Easter celebrations confined to church prayers after armed groups attacked the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah in Hama on 27 March. Euronews spoke to the faithful in the country on one of Christianity

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Cycling: 19-year-old Paul Seixas earns first World Tour victory

Strategic angle: Paul Seixas dominated the opening time trial of the Tour of the Basque Country. He has become the third-youngest rider in history to win a World Tour race.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

Strategic angle: Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

Editorial Staff Apr 7