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EU cuts GDP forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

The European Commission on Thursday cut its 2026 growth forecast for the European economy, as the ongoing conflict in the…

No, the US hasn’t announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe

A raft of viral social media posts claims that Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, has announced the complete…

EU fertiliser plan exposes link between energy and food bills

The European Commission's latest sweeping fertiliser plan attempts to shield Europe’s food prices from the fallout of the energy crisis,…

Germany targets major stake in Europe’s tank titan KNDS

Published on 21/05/2026 - 5:34 GMT+2•Updated 7:04 The German state is seeking a 40% stake in the tank and weapons…