European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs
The EU is America’s biggest business partner and the world’s largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on... Read More
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The reaction from Europe as Trump threatens 30% tariffs if deal not made, Trump to meet with secretary general of NATO over Russia’s war in... Read More
Hungary’s oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation
Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in crates, the start of a disinfection process that aims... Read More
A military exercise drawing together 19 nations and 35,000 forces begins in Australia
The largest-ever war fighting drills in Australia is underway and expected to attract China’s attention. Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a joint exercise between... Read More
Trump marks anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final
The president joined the players on the field after the match to present PSG players with their runner-up medals and hand Chelsea their championship trophy.... Read More
Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon, Italy’s first singles champion
Italy’s Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title. Sinner is the first Italian to win the tournament. (Image credit:... Read More
President Trump promises “major statement” on Russia
A promise of a major announcement comes amid President Trump’s growing frustration with Russia over U.S.-backed efforts to negotiate an end to the war in... Read More
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari — who once ruled as a military dictator before returning decades later as an elected leader — has died at... Read More
How China is likely to respond to Taiwan’s military exercises
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Yun Sun, director of the China Program at the Stimson Center, about how Beijing will view Taiwan’s large-scale military drills.... Read More
59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aid
At least 31 Palestinians were fatally shot on their way to an aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, while Israeli airstrikes killed... Read More
At least 31 Palestinians were fatally shot on their way to an aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, while Israeli airstrikes killed... Read More
A 21-year-old Florida man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank. (Image credit: Leo Correa)... Read More
Israeli settlers beat U.S. citizen to death in West Bank
A 21-year-old Florida man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank. (Image credit: Leo Correa)... Read More
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. (Image credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell)... Read More
In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster
A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China’s influence in the... Read More
Here’s a list of Trump’s tariff letters so far and the rates they threaten
Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here’s a look the deals the president has announced and the rates... Read More
Preliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash
Indian investigators determined the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was properly configured and lifted off normally. But three seconds after takeoff, the engines’ fuel switches were cut... Read More
Nigeria says it won’t accept U.S. deportees: “We have enough problems of our own”
Nigeria’s government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send them migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to... Read More
Russia Intensifies Its Air War in Ukraine
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Russia ratcheted up air attacks by drones and missiles on Ukraine this week. The increase comes as President Trump has expressed frustration at Russian President... Read More
Sumy, a center of Ukrainian culture, lives in the crosshairs of a new Russian offensive
The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine’s top general says at least 50,000 Russian... Read More
Part war propaganda, part comic strip, Bayeux Tapestry to return to U.K.
On a state visit, France’s president announced the loan of the tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion. It will return to the... Read More
State Department undergoes deep cuts in sweeping reorganization
The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what’s being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who... Read More
How small countries might be impacted by Trump’s potential tariffs
President Trump says a host of small countries should prepare for double-digit tariffs if they fail to reach trade agreements with the U.S. So what... Read More
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President Trump heads to Texas Friday to survey flood damage, Trump turns sharply critical of Russia’s Putin, DOGE gains access to database that controls government... Read More
European allies step up plans for Ukraine stabilization, with U.S. attending meeting
The force is expected to provide logistical and training experts to help reconstitute Ukraine’s armed forces, secure Ukraine’s skies and the Black Sea. (Image credit:... Read More
