MEETING OF FOREIGN MINISTERS - European foreign ministers will meet in Luxembourg today, with The Ukraine war and the tense situation in the Near East on the agenda. Former minister for foreign affairs Jean Asselborn said in an interview with RTL ahead of meetings that although the last week has shown that Iran is isolated in the region, the security risk posed by the Islamic Republic should not be underestimated.
STATE BUDGET - The state budget will be debated and voted on in the Chamber of Deputies this week. Ahead of the vote, LSAP MP Franz Fayot will be answering questions about its contents at RTL this morning.
PHILIPPINES/US MILITARY DRILLS - Thousands of Filipino and American troops have kicked off joint military exercises in the Philippines, as Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.
NEW UKRAINE WAR AID APPROVED - Washington has approved $61 billion in new war-time aid for Ukraine. The package comes as Ukrainian forces face a critical shortage of munitions on the battlefield and air defences to protect civilians.
ECUADOR EXTRADITIONS - An early exit poll has shown overwhelming Ecuadoran voter support for the extradition of mafia bosses to US prisons and other tough anti-gang measures, with President Daniel Noboa hailing the result as giving him “more tools to fight crime.”
CLIMATE ALARM - The EU and UN climate agencies have sounded the alarm on Europe’s climate crisis, highlighting an alarming surge in “extreme heat stress” days in 2023, raising health risks and economic burdens as heatwaves, floods, and wildfires ravage the continent.
NATIONAL RUGBY - Luxembourg progresses to the next stage in the Rugby Europe Conference after beating Slovenia 84-7. The team moves forward into the crucial game for promotion against either Moldova or Bulgaria in May.
FORMULA 1 - Max Verstappen claims dominant victory at Chinese Grand Prix, while Toto Wolff and Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner have reignited their war of words over Max Verstappen after the Mercedes boss again hinted at poaching the three-time world champion.
US GOLF - World number one Nelly Korda wins the Chevron Championship for her second major crown and 13th career tour triumph.
Although today starts off dry, there will be mixed rain and snow showers later on.
A cloudy morning will be followed by downpours through the afternoon and into the evening, with rain turning to sleet in some areas of the country.
Morning temperatures start off at about 0-2°C early on, rising to 7-9°C in the afternoon and dropping to 4-6°C in the evening, although northern parts of Luxembourg could see it drop as low as 1°C.
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