House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) will travel to Mar-a-Lago as he faces a leadership threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and Donald Trump’s inner circle is indicating they’re not thrilled with the drama. The Georgia Republican filed a motio…
HKTDC launches seven events to cover lifestyle sectors and licensing in late April
The showcases for global trendy products and design thinking draw over 7,000 exhibitors globally Seven HKTDC-organised lifestyle and licensing events will launch from late April, covering lifestyle products and licensing industry, including the Home In…
German president urges more respect, and protection, for local mayors
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for better protection for local small-town elected officials, noting that many have complained of growing hostility and even physical assaults. “Democracy begins locally. But democracy is also threate…
Hertfordshire police hunt romance fraudster who targeted men he met on dating sites
Hertfordshire police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man linked to several incidents of romance fraud in the county. A spokesman for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: “It is reported that the man has met different male victims via dating …
German high court rejects hotel lawsuit over Covid-era losses
Germany’s highest civil court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit by two chain hotels over emergency business restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic and compensation schemes. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) upheld the northern city of Bremen’s emer…
Hamas financier killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, IDF says
A key financier for Hamas has been killed in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday. Nasser Yakob Jabber Nasser was was responsible for financing a large portion of the Islamist organization’s military activiti…
Ex-Stuttgart’s Tasci: Champions League load won’t be easy for club
Former VfB Stuttgart and Germany defender Serdar Tasci is happy that the club is on course to qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in many years but also warned of the extra strain the elite event will provide. “The triple load won’t …
European Parliament blocks decision on EU Council budget due to Patriot for Ukraine
The European Parliament has blocked the decision to fund the European Council. The reason was the demand to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems, according to MEP, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt. During his address…
European Parliament blocks decision on EU Council budget due to Patriot for Ukraine
The European Parliament has blocked the decision to fund the European Council. The reason was the demand to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems, according to MEP, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt. During his address…
EU Parliament refuses decision on budget until members commit more Patriots to Ukraine
The European Parliament on April 11 refused discharge of the EU Council’s budget until European leaders decide to support Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems, MEP Guy Verhofstadt said. The decision was supported by 515 MEPs, with 62 vot…