Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 22:05:11 GMT
Alexander Zverev, Rafael Jodar forge ahead in Rome
(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev defeated fast-rising Belgian Alexander Blockx for the second time in as many weeks while Spanish phenom Rafael Jodar battled past a home favorite during the third round of the Italian Open on Sunday.Zverev defeated Blockx 6-4, 6-1 in Rome nine days after the German handed Blockx a 6-2, 7-5 exit from the Madrid Open semifinals.Blockx,
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:09 GMT
The old German question haunts Europe once more
As US priorities move away from the EU, NATO faces a fragmented future shaped by Russia fears, French autonomy and Germany's military revival
The headlines are filled with reports of growing discord inside NATO. Donald Trump openly questions the value of allies who, in his view, fail to carry their share of the burden
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:09 GMT
Deutschland ber alles The world is not ready for German rearmament
As US priorities move away from the EU, NATO faces a fragmented future shaped by Russia fears, French autonomy and Germanys military revivalThe headlines are filled with reports of growing discord inside NATO. Donald Trump openly questions the value of allies who, in his view, fail to carry their share of the burden. Western Europe complains about the unreliability of its American patron while s
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:09 GMT
Are we idiots: Fico on EU pivot away from Russian fuel
The phaseout would deepen the blocs dependence on more expensive US gas, the Slovak prime minister has warnedThe EU plan to phase out Russia as an energy supplier will end in the US reselling Russian oil and gas to Europe at far higher prices, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned.Speaking in Bratislava on Sunday, Fico said Washington has "a huge interest in buying all transit infr
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 14:47:06 GMT
(SP)ITALY-ROME-TENNIS-ATP-ITALIAN OPEN-ROUND OF 32
(260510) -- ROME, May 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Zverev reacts during the men's singles round of 32 match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Alexander Blockx of Belgium at the ATP Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, May 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 11:27:39 GMT
World oil reserves drain at record pace Bloomberg
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing global inventories toward operational stress and floor levels, the outlet has reportedGlobal oil inventories are shrinking at the fastest pace on record amid continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg has reported.The outlet cited data from Morgan Stanley on Saturday showing that global oil stockpiles fell by about 4.8 million
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 10:53:49 GMT
EUs black sheep rejects Iron Curtain with Russia
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has urged dialogue with Moscow after attending its Victory Day commemorationsSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has pushed back against what he described as a "new Iron Curtain" between the EU and Russia, calling for the restoration of pragmatic dialogue with Moscow instead of continuing "hatred."Fico, who has described himself as one of the EU's "black sh
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 07:01:04 GMT
Hockey India announces senior women's national coaching camp
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Hockey India announced the Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held from May 11 to 20. The preparatory camp is important as the team will travel to Australia for an exposure tour ahead of the FIH Nations Cup, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, from 15th to 21st June, according to a release.This is an important camp for the women's team as it
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 20:55:06 GMT
Sorana Cirstea upsets Aryna Sabalenka in Rome for first victory over No. 1
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)Sorana Cirstea has announced she will retire after the season but the 36-year-old Romanian sure isn't just cruising through tournaments in the meantime.Cirstea defeated a world No. 1 for the first time since turning professional in 2006 when she rallied for a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday in an Italian Open third-round match
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 15:30:39 GMT
Slovakia is the cyberpunk of Europe
Robert Ficos country turns fractures in Europes order into leverage, acting as a glitch-state channel between Brussels and MoscowAt 6:00 PM on May 8, 2026, the plane carrying Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister and leader of the Direction - Social Democracy party (SMER-SD), landed in Moscow. This fact was covered in great detail by both Russian and European media, and for good reason.A
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 12:45:20 GMT
Germany backs tighter curbs on EU dissenters
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has endorsed Brussels push to sideline opposition to key foreign policy decisionsGermany and about a dozen other countries support making it harder for dissenting member states to block EU foreign policy decisions, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said.Speaking on Wednesday at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Berlin, the diplomat outlined Berli
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 11:46:00 GMT
(SP)CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-CLIMBING-WORLD SERIES WUJIANG-WOMEN'S LEAD (CN)
(260508) -- SUZHOU, May 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Heloise Doumont of Belgium competes during the women's lead qualifications at World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026 in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 8, 2026. (Photo by Wuang Xuzhong/Xinhua)
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 11:26:03 GMT
EU mocked over use of Spiderman meme in propaganda push
The European Commissions attempt at narrative warfare online was deemed Orwellian and cluelessThe European Commission has faced ridicule after using a popular internet meme to portray critics of the EU as conspiracy theorists.On Thursday, the bloc's executive branch posted a variation of the well-known 'Peter Parker glasses' four-panel meme on social media. The format, taken from the Tobe
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 10:14:00 GMT
Bulgaria Posts Strongest Retail Sales Growth in the EU
Retail trade across the European Union showed mixed dynamics in March, with Bulgaria standing out as the strongest performer on an annual basis, according to Eurostat data.On a monthly basis, retail sales in the euro area declined by 0.1%, following a 0.3% drop in February. Across the wider European Union, sales rose by 0.5% after a 0.5% contraction in the previous month. Growth was driven mainly by non-food pro
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 00:05:06 GMT
Defending champ Jasmine Paolini survives scare to advance in Rome
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)That's exactly what ninth-seeded and defending champion Jasmine Paolini did in her first match back on the clay at the Italian Open on Thursday in Rome.Despite producing 57 unforced errors, Paolini edged France's Leolia Jeanjean, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4 in a match that featured long rallies and lasted two hours, 55 minutes.'I was a little bit nervous,' Paolin
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 21:55:18 GMT
Alexander Blockx maintains form, wins Rome opener in 3 sets
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)After his run to the semifinals last week in Madrid, Belgian up-and-comer Alexander Blockx had to sweat out a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 win against Italian Federico Cina for his opening match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.Blockx, 21, had the best showing at an ATP Masters 1000 event of his young career when he took down top-10 opponent Felix Auger
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:15 GMT
U.S. MF Johnny Cardoso sprains ankle 5 weeks before World Cup
(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images)U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso is dealing with a 'high-grade' sprain in his right ankle just five weeks before the World Cup, Atletico Madrid announced on Thursday.'He will undergo physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions in the gym, and the progress of his recovery will determine his return to competition,' the La Liga club posted on X.Cardoso, 24, susta
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 15:40:22 GMT
Bulgaria: The Full Cabinet of Prime Minister Rumen Radev
After weeks of unofficial discussions and party maneuvering, the final composition of ?Progressive Bulgaria's? regular cabinet has been formally unveiled. Following President Iliyana Yotova's handover of the first mandate to the largest parliamentary force in the 52nd National Assembly, Prime Minister?designate Rumen Radev presented a fully prepared government lineup. Many of the names previously circulating in unoffic
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 11:04:35 GMT
Europe, Canada press China over Uyghur repression as WUC intensifies global campaign
Munich [Germany], May 7 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress has released its monthly brief highlighting its international campaign against China's treatment of Uyghurs, carrying out a month-long advocacy drive across Europe and Canada that focused on alleged genocide, transnational repression, and forced labour linked to East Turkistan.During a series of meetings in Belgium and Germany, WUC representatives engaged
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 19:57:30 GMT
Nudity for NATO: The OnlyFans strategy for saving Ukraine
Pussy Riot and FEMENs Venice Biennale protest showed the version of Ukraine the EU knows how to consume: obedient and stripped for exportYellow and blue smoke rose, and out of it appeared a pair of breasts with "RUSSIA KILLS" written across bare skin. The performance was optimized for the press preview circuit, providing free self-pleasuring material for the Ukrainian-flags-in-bio crowd and thei
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:56 GMT
Spain urges EU to resist Trumps sanctions
PM Pedro Sanchez has called on Brussels to shield the International Criminal Court from US pressure over its war crimes case against IsraelThe European Union should shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions linked to its case against Israel's alleged war crimes in Gaza, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said.In 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 16:27:54 GMT
Canadian rebound: Why the EU cares about Mark Carney
Canada brings minerals, energy and rhetoric as Brussels chases post-American relevance without a clear strategy of its ownThe EU's latest summit of its leaders had one objective: to show how the rest of the West is moving on while the US under President Donald Trump is neck-deep in a relationship drama. Right now it's with Iran, but before that it was Venezuela. And it looks like Cuba may be nex
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 12:15:22 GMT
Fire Point fiasco: Did Zelenskys cronies scam the Europeans
The EU is pumping money into a company thats secretly run by one of the most corrupt members of Vladimir Zelenskys inner circleWith €90 billion in EU funding set to flow into Ukraine, the case of 'game changer' weapons manufacturer Fire Point offers a glimpse into the black hole that swallows Western money and enriches Vladimir Zelensky's cronies.Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulse
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 05:34:05 GMT
Denis Kitaev: Biography of Real Estate Developer
Denis Kitaev is a Russian real estate developer. The company he co-founded, Vesper, redevelops historic buildings in central Moscow into high-end housing.Childhood and educationDenis Vladimirovich Kitaev was born on February 3, 1977. From childhood, he showed a natural talent for drawing and drafting, and he graduated from a Moscow school with an advanced focus on the arts.After finishing school,
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 01:57:10 GMT
Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for
AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances:- The main competition - A total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film which will be handed out on May 23.Arthouse heavy-hitters such as Spain's Pedro Almodovar, Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda or Romania's Cristian Mungiu will be up against emerging talent such as Belgian prodigy Lukas Dhont and Franc
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 01:57:10 GMT
What to watch out for at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
The world's most glamorous film festival kicks off in Cannes on Tuesday, promising another action-packed fortnight of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion.Here are some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances:The main competitionA total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film which will be handed out on May 23.Arthouse
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 05:19:15 GMT
Magyar sworn in as prime minister as Hungary turns the page on Orban
Pro-European conservativePeter Magyaris to be sworn in asHungary's prime minister on Saturday as he promises "regime change" after nationalistViktor Orban's 16 years in power.The former government-insider-turned-criticscored a landslide victorylast month pledging wide-ranging reforms to fightcorruption.Magyar, 45, also wants to undo changes Orban who fostered close ties with US President Donald Trump and
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 09:28:49 GMT
Traits of Justice under Threat in Laika's Europe Day Art Intervention between Brussels and Rome
With a plain white mask and a bright red wig, the Italian street artist Laika has, over the past seven years, built a distinctive artistic identity rooted in anonymity, political urgency, and the reclaiming of public space. Active across multiple countries and increasingly involved in strategic campaigns and grassroots struggles, the Rome-based artist has become one of the most recognisable voices in contemporary stree
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 09:01:22 GMT
Brussels shoots to become the new sheriff in space
(CN) - Seeking to boost Europe's space industry and help it catch up with the United States and China, the European Union is developing rules to prevent more junk from clogging Earth's orbit, safeguard satellites from hackers and create a traffic control system for space.
The proposed EU Space Act is an attempt to craft the world's fir
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 07:13:39 GMT
Belgian parliament speaker visits Yerevan
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan welcomed a delegation led by Belgian Chamber of Representatives Speaker Peter De Roover, highlighting the positive dynamics in Armenia-Belgium bilateral relations. De Roover thanked Armenian officials for the warm reception and stressed that he was glad to be in Yerevan during what he described as a his
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT
The richer Australians get, the sadder they become, data shows
While the economy recorded its best year ever in 2025, life dissatisfaction hit a new low, asAlan Austinreports.PERHAPS WE NEED a name for this syndrome. It is an intriguing phenomenon, but also deeply troubling, as it reveals declining mental health.As Australians achieved their highest material living standards ever last year, their enjoyment of life and community engagement, as assessed by the Bureau o
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 03:39:54 GMT
Opinion Moldova: Between Ambitious Plans and Present-Day Challenges
Wilder Alejandro SnchezDownload PDFMay 8 2026DanMorar/DepositphotosResolving the Republic of Moldovas separatist issue and joining the European Union are the primary objectives of President Maia Sandu and her administration. Yet, the war between Russia and Ukraine is a constant reminder for Chisinau that there are serious, ever-present day threats to the countrys stability. Russian drones, water po
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Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 01:19:31 GMT
Wang/Hsieh rally past Zhang/Mertens at Italian Open
ROME, May 10 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Xinyu and Hsieh Su-wei of Chinese Taipei came from a set down to defeat China's Zhang Shuai and Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-7 (2), 7-5, 10-6 and advance to the women's doubles last 16 at the Italian Open on Sunday. The clash between two Grand Slam-winning pairs was tightly contested from the outset. The opening set went into a tiebreak, where Zhang and Mertens reeled off five
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 20:15:07 GMT
Airplane carrying 26 passengers from MV Hondius arrives in the Netherlands
THE HAGUE, May 10 (Xinhua) -- An airplane carrying passengers and part of the crew from the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, where the Andes virus was detected, arrived at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands on Sunday evening, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) confirmed. The group will be closely monitored and provided with appropriate medical care if needed, as they begin
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:15:35 GMT
1st LD Writethru: Spain evacuates hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife
TENERIFE, Spain, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Spanish authorities launched an operation on Sunday to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. Earlier, the vessel anchored off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife. Personnel from Spain's External Health Service, or Sanidad Exterior, later boarded the vessel to carry out epidemiolog
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:16:29 GMT
Sabalenka, Paolini headline shock exits at Italian Open
ROME, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The Italian Open saw a series of upsets on Saturday, with women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Jasmine Paolini both eliminated, while men's fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and fifth seed Ben Shelton also exited. The biggest shock of the day came in the women's singles round of 32, where world No. 1 Sabalenka squandered a one-set lead to lose 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to Romania'
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 01:45:37 GMT
Iran plans to arrive in U.S. 14 days before opening of 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei said in an interview with local media that the team plans to arrive in the United States 14 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iranian media reported on Wednesday. Ghalenoei said the preparation plan would help the team perform strongly at the World Cup, adding that Iran still needs to arrange two or three high-quality
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:14 GMT
Top EU diplomat, NATO chief agree on stronger European role in alliance
BRUSSELS, May 6 (Xinhua) -- European Union's (EU's) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Wednesday, with both agreeing that Europe must take on a larger role within the military alliance. "We agree that we must work together on strengthening Europe's contribution to NATO. A more European NATO is long overdue," Kallas wrote on social media platform X following
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Minister Anand to travel to Brussels for the High-Level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children
May 10, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Brussels, Belgium, where she will co-chair the High-Level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children on May 11.
The coalition, which comprises 49 members, including states and international organizations, supports th
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:35:58 GMT