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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a stronghold in the recent Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election, highlighting how Europe’s energy crisis is influencing political landscapes. With major elections approaching in France and Italy, rising fuel prices are propelling populist agendas across the continent.
European leaders are responding to rising oil prices as Saudi cargo deliveries face disruptions from Middle Eastern conflicts. The closure of the East-West oil pipeline threatens up to 4% of global supply, prompting urgent measures, including France’s push for alternative routes and Italy’s abolition of car taxes to alleviate costs.
Mount Etna has erupted, causing thick ash clouds and significant travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled or diverted from Catania, Sicily.
Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.
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Pope Francis no longer requires non-invasive ventilation, indicating improvement in his respiratory condition, as confirmed by the Vatican.
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Pope Francis has been photographed for the first time since his hospitalisation over a month ago, celebrating mass in a wheelchair.
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