Europe normally imports half of its jet fuel from Gulf countries.

Wizz Air 'had' problems with jet fuel supply in Italy

Several Italian airports had signalled limitations on jet fuel supplies earlier this month

Starmer furious over sacked US envoy's new revelations

Beleaguered leader claimed he was not told Mandelson had failed the vetting process

Starmer sacked Mandelson in September, just seven months after taking up his post.

Starmer under fire: Mandelson scandal deepens

Senior official quits as UK PM faces fresh calls to resign over envoy scandal

In this file picture, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Washington.

France finance chief says Hormuz 'must open', G7 ready

France pushes for safe, cost-free Hormuz transit while G7 readies crisis response

France's Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure gives a speech during the opening press conference for the Finance and Digital tracks of the French G7 Presidency at the French Economy Ministry in Paris on February 3, 2026.

Suspect in 1982 Paris attack extradited

Alleged coordinator of deadly 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack in French custody

View of firemen and a rescuers in the rue des Rosiers after the French-Jewish delicatessen restaurant Jo Goldenberg was attacked on August 9, 1982 in Paris by gunmen that threw a grenade into the restaurant and shot at customers with sub-machine guns, killing six customers and injuring 22 others.

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the Earth

Leo calls for ‘decisive change of course’ that leads away from conflict

Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage in Yaounde, Cameroon, Wednesday April 15, 2026 on the third day of his apostolic journey to Africa.

Why Trump, Vance and the Pope are at odds

Faith, politics and power collide in an escalating global dispute

Trump and Pope Leo XIV: A rare public clash.

EU set to roll out age-check app for child safety

Big Tech faces crackdown as governments tighten rules to shield children from online harm

The system will require users to upload documents such as a passport or ID card to confirm their age, but officials stressed that it is designed to be anonymous and prevent tracking.

France shifts from fuel relief to $10.7b EV drive

Paris pivots from blanket fuel aid to targeted EVs and heat pumps investment

France's Minister for Economy, Finances and Industrial and Digital sovereignty Eric Lombard stands next to an electric car on a Carrefour supermarket parking lot during a visit dedicated to electric vehicle charging stations, in l'Hay-les-Roses, outside Paris. File photo taken on May 16, 2025.

Orban loss to drive Ukraine accession, loans: EU

New Budapest leadership may free blocked Ukraine loan and accession talks

Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, delivers a press conference at the HUNGEXPO Congress and Exhibition Center in Budapest, Hungary, on April 13, 2026.

Pope walks in Augustine’s footsteps on Algeria visit

Leo will visit vestiges of the city’s past, and a reception centre run by Catholic nuns

Pope Leon XIV visits the archaeological site of Hippo, in Annaba on April 14, 2026.

Austria, Czech Republic boost rail links

Deal underscores joint push for sustainable, climate-friendly cross-border rail mobility

An aerial view of Vienna city.

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