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The US-Israeli war against Iran – and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – have caused energy prices to soar. Measures to curb petrol prices are being implemented or discussed in several EU countries. Europe's press takes stock of the situation – with a sense of déjà vu.

According to a leaked audio recording published by investigative media, Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó promised his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, that he would do his utmost to have the sister of a Russian oligarch removed from the EU sanctions list. He also reportedly promised Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin that he would work towards having the sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet lifted.

The Israeli parliament has voted to introduce the death penalty for terrorists. Of 120 members, 62 voted in favour of the legislation initiated by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party. The law applies to deadly attacks deemed acts of terrorism by military courts in the occupied territories – meaning that in practice it applies only to Palestinians. Europe's press is alarmed.

Die Schweizer Armee gibt jährlich 37,5 Millionen Franken für die Rekrutierung aus – rund 1100 Franken pro Stellungspflichtigen. Eine interne Prüfung verlangt nun eine bessere Kostenkontrolle und warnt vor Risiken durch teure externe Ärzte.

Die Schule in Gränichen AG führt eine neue App zur Kommunikation ein. Der Vater eines Kindes kritisiert diese auf Facebook, nachdem er auf Anfrage bezüglich Datenschutz unbefriedigende Antworten bekommen hatte. Daraufhin droht die Schule, den Anwalt einzuschalten.

Trotz des Skandals um ihren Vater Andrew hält König Charles seinen Nichten die Treue: Prinzessinnen Beatrice und Eugenie sollen zum Royal Ascot eingeladen sein - inklusive Kutschenprozession.