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EasyJet customers faced chaos at Milan’s Linate airport due to new EU border checks, with around 100 passengers stranded and flights delayed by over 50 minutes. EasyJet, citing the situation as ‘outside of our control’, urged authorities to mitigate waiting times. Contact them for updates.
The European Union is prioritising drone production to enhance defence capabilities amid evolving modern warfare. By establishing its industrial capacity and introducing funding initiatives, the EU aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and bolster drone manufacturing for enhanced security against contemporary threats.
Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar aims to visit Brussels to negotiate the release of billions in frozen EU funds. He emphasised his commitment to restoring checks and balances within the government, highlighting a significant shift in Hungary’s approach to EU relations.
US President Joe Biden is threatening strikes on Iran amid violent repression of protestors. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that regime change must come from the people, emphasizing the importance of US involvement at this critical juncture.
French authorities have accused a Russian manipulation operation of implicating President Emmanuel Macron in the Epstein files, following a false article claiming he attended parties at Epstein’s Paris residence. The campaign reflects tactics used in Russia’s Storm-1516 operation and raises concerns over disinformation.
The European Commission has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, aiming to weaken its war economy, according to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The plan includes a full ban on maritime services linked to Russian crude oil, aiming to increase pressure on Moscow ahead of the war’s fourth anniversary.
The US Department of Justice’s release of 3 million pages of files on Jeffrey Epstein has prompted misinformation, including fake images linking New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Epstein. Mamdani condemned the fabrications as damaging in light of their viral spread.
Ahead of critical nuclear talks in Oman, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned the US against underestimating Iran’s negotiating tactics, highlighting the significance of these discussions in shaping future relations and security dynamics in the region.
Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, warned that proposed reforms to the European Convention on Human Rights regarding migration could threaten broader human rights protections. His comments follow an open letter from nine EU countries advocating for changes by May 2025.
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