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‘The realisation of Putin’s dream’. Following the Democrats, Republicans in the Senate have spoken out against the US potentially leaving NATO
Republican Senators Mitch McConnell and Tom Tillis have publicly spoken out against the possibility of the US withdrawing from NATO. They stated that such a move could harm the country’s national security and would require congressional approval.
Where in Europe are the highest take-home pay rates: who tops the list and where are wages lowest
Luxembourg tops the ranking of European countries in terms of net hourly wages. According to the latest Eurostat figures, workers there earn an average of €49.70 per hour after tax, whilst the lowest figures were recorded in Bulgaria, Romania and Latvia.
Iran has claimed to have shot down an American fighter jet and is searching for the crew
Iranian media have reported that an American military aircraft has been shot down over the country. A search and rescue operation is underway to locate the crew.
The Danish Prime Minister has publicly called on Trump to stop making threats regarding Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has publicly called on Donald Trump to stop making threats regarding Greenland following his latest comments that the US should “take over” the island for security reasons. Against this backdrop, Sweden has reaffirmed its full support for Denmark and Greenland.
A French container ship was the first European vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
The vessel’s passage took place against the backdrop of Tehran’s attempts to introduce a toll system for transit through this strategically important waterway.
DSI police officers have uncovered a scheme involving the illegal extraction of minerals worth over 100 million hryvnias
Law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme involving the illegal extraction of minerals of national importance. According to the investigation, under the guise of geological research, the company organised full-scale commercial extraction and sale of these resources.
Russia plans to target the railway and water supply — Zelenskyy
Russia is planning to launch attacks this spring not only on the energy sector, but also on logistics and water supply. The President has called on local authorities to work with the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure the protection of infrastructure.
The US Secretary of Defence has asked the Chief of Staff of the US Army to step down — media reports
US Defence Secretary Pete Hagseth has asked the Chief of Staff of the US Army, General Randy George, and two other military leaders to resign immediately.
Zelenskyy spoke of risks to arms supplies, new threats to infrastructure and work on security guarantees
Speaking to journalists, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined the key challenges facing Ukraine in the areas of defence, diplomacy and financing. He discussed US military aid, the threat of further Russian attacks, the negotiation process, security guarantees and cooperation with countries in the Middle East.
Russia has reported the loss of a Su-30 fighter jet over occupied Crimea
A Su-30 fighter jet crashed in occupied Crimea during a routine training flight. The aircraft was flying without a combat load
RFI has reported the presence of Ukrainian military personnel in western Libya
More than 200 Ukrainian military personnel and experts may be stationed in western Libya. According to sources, their presence is linked to an agreement with the government in Tripoli.
Comet MAPS will approach the Sun on 4 April: will it be the highlight of the month?
Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS will reach perihelion – its closest point to the Sun – on 4 April, after which it will become clear whether it will survive this extreme close approach and become one of the brightest celestial events of April.