Security-Update: Drohnen aus der Ukraine – rüsten wir das Richtige auf?
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Athens protests over explosive Ukrainian sea drone found in cave on tourist island
ATHENS — Greece is protesting over an unexploded Ukrainian naval drone found in its waters, fearing the war could be spilling over to the Mediterranean as Kyiv's forces hunt the opaquely-owned "shadow fleet" carrying Russian oil.
· Nektaria Stamouli, Veronika Melkozerova
Voters head to the polls in the Bahamas for high-stakes snap election
A snap election is underway in the Bahamas, where voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to grant Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) a rare second consecutive term in office.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US delays vote on Strait of Hormuz draft as it courts more support at UN | The National
The US is delaying a UN Security Council vote on a draft resolution targeting Iran’s action in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington and regional allies seek to rally broader international backing.
· Adla Massoud
California Democrats deploy risky strategy to shut out Republican governor candidates
A growing number of California Democrats are embracing an unusual election strategy ahead of the state’s crowded gubernatorial primary: waiting until the final possible moment to cast their ballots.
· Zain Khan
California governor candidate Xavier Becerra torn apart for feisty pre-interview chat: ‘Dude it’s 2026’
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is getting a lot of media attention following his relatively new status as the Democratic frontrunner, but a pre-interview moment published Tuesday is giving opponents ammunition for his handling of the press.
· Titus Wu
Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon
A ballot is handed to a voter, Nov. 8, 2022, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
Two paramedics among 10 killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 10 people in southern Lebanon, state media say, where a ceasefire has failed to stop the war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
· David Gritten
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth becomes Wales' first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth has called becoming Welsh first minister "the greatest privilege of my life", and says Plaid Cymru's election victory shows "something has stirred in the soul of Wales".
· David Deans
Kyiv’s corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyy’s EU push
The timing couldn’t be worse for Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
· Jamie Dettmer
Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says
An independent, Israeli investigation has published harrowing details of "systematic, widespread" sexual violence by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups during the attacks on 7 October 2023, and against hostages.
· Yolande Knell
Voters head to polls in West Virginia primary election amid new photo ID law
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner, left, watches Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray speak with a reporter during the National Associate of Secretaries of State Conference in Washington, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen,File)
· John Raby
‘A war of necessity’: Germany marches East again
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
German lawmaker downplays Trump troop withdrawal
A lawmaker from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party said Tuesday he is not worried about U.S. plans to pull troops from his country — and he suggested those forces may be shifted to Poland or Romania.
· Daniella Cheslow
Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic
Ian Wright's early life is being turned into a film produced by rapper Stormzy's film company.
· Tom Richardson
It's time for the Eurovision semi-finals - here's what you need to know
The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final takes place in Vienna on Tuesday, ahead of Saturday's final.
· Jennifer Clarke
McInnes and O'Neill keeping cool as Premiership title race catches fire
It seems as though everyone is hyping up the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership title race. Everyone except those involved, that is.
· Bbcsport
Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with some calling for him to resign and others urging him to set out a timetable for his departure.
· Cachella Smith
Tuchel submits England's 55-man provisional World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel has submitted his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named.
· Bbcsport
Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates
President Volodymyr Zelensky's former right-hand man Andriy Yermak appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday, after he was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
· Paul Kirby
Philippine Bible Society elects Executive Committee of Board of Trustees
THE Philippine Bible Society Inc. (PBS) is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term, following its 61st Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) held at the PBS Tower Hotel and Events Place on April 18, 2026.
· The Manila Times
Likud members still support Netanyahu, hold reservations on his policies - poll
A new poll conducted among active Likud members provides a rare glimpse into the mood at the heart of the base: very high loyalty to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside a clear reservation about personal, family, and political moves he may seek to advance.
· ANNA BARSKY/MAARIV
TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault
A man reported to be a TV chef has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
· Steven McIntosh
UK pledges drone boats to help secure Strait of Hormuz
LONDON — The U.K. has pledged on Tuesday to provide autonomous vessels to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz in the event of a stable ceasefire in the Middle East.
· Esther Webber
The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
The prime minister's political future hangs in the balance, with his home secretary, a handful of ministers and more than 80 MPs calling on him to go, if not immediately then in the near future.
· BBC News
King’s Speech: Palace tells No. 10 to keep Charles out of Starmer’s crisis
LONDON — Buckingham Palace privately asked whether King Charles III should proceed as planned with the ceremonial state opening of parliament on Wednesday, as Keir Starmer faces a mounting leadership crisis that threatens to force him out of office.
· Tim Ross
Gabbard orders probe into US-funded foreign biolabs
The US has launched a probe into more than 120 American-funded biological labs abroad, including in Ukraine, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the New York Post on Monday.
· RT
CIA officers questioned amid FBI’s John Brennan Russiagate probe: sources
WASHINGTON — Current and former CIA employees are being interviewed as part of a FBI probe into ex-agency director John Brennan’s handling of a 2016 investigation of purported collusion between then-GOP candidate Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia, The Post has learned.
· Josh Christenson
Edinburgh Zoo's new baby sloth named after David Attenborough
Scotland's first baby sloth has been born at Edinburgh Zoo.
· BBC News
White out for season and set to miss World Cup
Ben White has made 30 appearances in all competitions this season for Arsenal
· Bbcsport
Alex Eala bags P3.8M prize money in Italian Open
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala pocketed a total of €53,987.5 prize money or P3.8 million from her just concluded Italian Open campaign on Tuesday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Hochul forks over another $4B to bail out Mamdani’s NYC budget woes as she faces intense election pressure
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday is set to finally unveil his executive budget for New York City — without the property-tax increase he warned could be necessary if his “tax the rich” dreams evaporated.
· Craig McCarthy, Matt Troutman
How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL?
Sonia Bompastor led Chelsea to an unbeaten domestic treble last season
· Bbcsport
Strait of Hormuz crisis cripples Indonesian fishing industry – RT (VIDEO)
A surge in global oil prices linked to energy supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel war on Iran, has nearly doubled diesel costs for Indonesian fishermen. The spike has forced much of the country’s fishing fleet to remain docked according to a report by RT’s Indra Mapong.
· RT
Germany’s Merz booed at major trade union congress
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a hostile reception at a major trade union congress in Berlin on Tuesday, with delegates repeatedly heckling and booing him as he defended painful economic reforms.
· Milena Wälde
How would a Labour leadership contest work?
Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to stay on as as prime minister, after dozens of Labour MPs called for him to quit immediately or set a timetable for his departure.
· Richard Wheeler
Watch: Reporters shout questions at ministers leaving No 10
Government ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the prime minister's future, as they left 10 Downing Street after a cabinet meeting.
O'Neill turns down Blackburn job to remain with NI
O'Neill helped keep Blackburn Rovers in the Championship after being appointed interim manager in February
· Bbcsport
'Crisis in Great Britain!' Global media reacts to Starmer's fight for survival
It is not often that the fallout from UK local elections make international headlines.
· George Wright
eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop
Online marketplace eBay has rejected a $55.5bn (£40.9bn) takeover offer from video game retailer GameStop, calling it "unsolicited" and "neither credible nor attractive".
· Faarea Masud
Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real boss
Jose Mourinho's Benfica are third in the Primeira Liga table
· Bbcsport
Are US and Iran sliding back into war? What we know so far
The US and Iran remain miles apart on a potential peace deal, with a tentative month-old ceasefire teetering on the brink amid recurring naval skirmishes and President Donald Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports.
· RT
EU doubles down on carbon tax for international flights
BRUSSELS — The European Commission says it will push ahead with plans to charge airlines for carbon emissions from international flights, despite the risk of tensions with the United States and opposition from carriers already facing high jet fuel prices.
· Tommaso Lecca
A secret Israeli base in Iraq? What we know
Israel built a secretly operated military outpost deep inside the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign in the run-up to the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, reports in US media have claimed.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge
A leading barrister has won a reprieve from facing an unprecedented contempt of court case over his alleged conduct during a trial of six Palestine Action activists.
· Dominic Casciani
Secret memo advises French center-left MEP to avoid poor voters in presidential run
PARIS — French MEP and presidential hopeful Raphaël Glucksmann’s attempt to shed his elitist image is at risk after an internal campaign document recommended limiting efforts to court working-class voters.
· Anthony Lattier, Victor Goury-Laffont
Pentagon declassifies first batch of UFO files as part of Trump transparency campaign
The Pentagon declassified a new batch of files on Friday about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) - alien sightings.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Bardella sees ‘common ground’ with German chancellor
PARIS — French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said Tuesday he is ready to partner with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on issues ranging from cutting red tape and green rules to migration.
· Marion Solletty
California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Mocked for Calling Del Taco Order a ‘Street Taco’
Steve Hilton, a Republican front-runner for governor, posted a video of his Del Taco order. Social media users accused him of misunderstanding the state’s Mexican food culture.
· John Yoon
L’interdiction des réseaux sociaux dans l’UE pourrait intervenir cet été, selon von der Leyen
La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a déclaré que la hausse de la limite d’âge pour l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux dans l’Union européenne était à l’étude et qu’une proposition pourrait être présentée dès cet été.
· Pieter Haeck