2026-04-18
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Europe News
Exclusive: EU chemical producers seek probe into Chinese rival
European chemical producers want the Commission to launch a probe into Chinese LB Group as it seeks to purchase a competitor’s plant in the UK to export to the EU, according to sources. The group fears it could be used to get around anti-dumping duties.
Europe News
Sánchez builds anti-Trump coalition looking for political lifeline
Spanish PM led a progressive conference in Barcelona bringing together world leaders opposing MAGA politics, as Brazil's Lula lashed out at warlords and tech billionaires. "They're destroying democracy, workers and nature."
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Europe's far right rally in Milan to discuss immigration and security
Far-right leaders met in Milan calling for a plan to introduce remigration in Europe. League chief Salvini proposes a points-based residence permit and attacks the EU over its energy-crisis response, backing a reopening to Russian oil.
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Gunman opens fire in Kyiv, killing several people and wounding others
A gunman who opened fire on people in Kyiv on Saturday, has left at least six dead and others wounded, the Ukrainian capital's mayor Vitali Klitschko said. According to police the man has now been shot dead after barricading himself in a nearby supermarket.
Iran
Iran fires on tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, UK military says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre says two gunboats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it had reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway.
Culture news
Le coup de Grasset: Exodus of authors and the collective response
Not wanting to drift with their publishing house after Olivier Nora's ouster, 170 authors have announced that they are leaving Grasset. Writer Oscar Coop-Phane reflects on his experience. Bookseller Gwilherm Perthuis denounces an ultra-concentrated publishing industry.