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EU calls for restraint, calm amid Israel-Palestinian clashes

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday condemned the escalating violence between Israel and the Palestinians, urging all parties to exercise restraint and promote calm for the ongoing religious holidays.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2023

7 ways iPhone 15 Pro should blow away iPhone 15

The iPhone 15 Pro should be much more advanced than the regular iPhone 15 based on the rumors and leaks so far.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 8, 2023

Stability in Ireland under threat if workers’ rights ripped up, unions warn

The TUC and NIC-ICTU called on the UK Government to ditch the retained EU Law Bill.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

'If we don't solve the nitrogen crisis, our economy will get stuck': Dutch deputy PM

The Dutch coalition government survived a no-confidence vote on April 5. But its problems are far from over – with pressure from the farmers' movement causing tensions inside the coalition. The pro-farmers' BBB party made a breakthrough in the provincial elections in March, rattling the political establishment. Farmers are calling…

France 24 · Apr 7, 2023

Child Benefit payments worth £96 each month could end for some parents at end of May

There are four main reasons HMRC could reduce or stop Child Benefit payments.

Daily Record · Apr 7, 2023

(Over)fishing in the EU: Trawling for a sustainable model

The European Union likes to see itself as a world leader on climate change, trumpeting its commitments on decarbonisation, critical green technologies and biodiversity. But when it comes to marine ecosystems, how does the bloc measure up? EU ministers insist they are following scientific advice and protecting fish stocks. But…

France 24 · Apr 7, 2023

Defence Forces can't recruit itself out of retention crisis because 'no amount of water will fill a leaky bucket'

Exclusive: Lieutenant Colonel Conor King explained that work will need to be done to ensure the organisation is transformed into an employer of choice and said once this happens it will have a positive impact on recruitment.

Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Good Friday Agreement at 25: how did it happen and is it at risk?

Monday marks 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended the sectarian violence and political conflict in Northern Ireland, known as “The Troubles”, which had claimed thousands of lives over the previous 30 years.

The Week · Apr 7, 2023

Kremlin followed EU-China talks, doubts China will change stance

The Kremlin said on Friday it had followed "important talks" between Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, but said it doubted China would change its position on the Ukraine conflict under external pressure.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2023

Kremlin Followed EU-China Talks, Doubts China Will Change Stance

The Kremlin said on Friday it had followed "important talks" between Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, but said it doubted China would change its position on the Ukraine conflict under external pressure. China has proposed its own "peace plan"…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2023