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Mutual attacks on production and processing facilities at South Pars, the world's largest gas field, have caused natural gas prices to skyrocket. There are now fears that the shortages on global gas markets resulting from the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will be further exacerbated. The media paint a dire picture of an emerging global energy crisis.

A wiretapping scandal is rocking Slovenia ahead of Sunday's parliamentary elections. Videos have surfaced on social media showing people belonging to Prime Minister Robert Golob's inner circle speaking candidly about alleged corruption among politicians in the ruling coalition. An Israeli company with ties to intelligence services is reportedly behind the videos. Representatives of the company had previously met with opposition leader Janez Janša, who has openly admitted this.

Following a heated debate, the Swiss Parliament has rejected an initiative submitted by animal rights activists for a ban on imports of foie gras and voted instead for labelling declaring painful procedures performed on animals. Production of foie gras, a traditional French speciality, is already banned in Switzerland. Commentators explain why the debate has been so heated.

During a visit to an exhibition in Madrid on the role of women in indigenous Mexico, King Felipe VI acknowledged that "a great deal of abuse" had been committed during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. The remark was made during a conversation with the Mexican ambassador, Quirino Ordaz. Commentators discuss whether the move was appropriate and whether an official apology might follow.

« La guerre au Moyen-Orient a rendu les perspectives nettement plus incertaines », a déclaré la Banque centrale européenne

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La RDC joue un barrage intercontinental décisif le 31 mars 2026 au Mexique face au vainqueur du match Nouvelle-Calédonie - Jamaïque. Les Léopards visent une qualification historique à la Coupe du Monde, 52 ans après leur dernière participation.