Guy Birchall
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Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.
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EU Trade Envoy Says Washington Is Showing Willingness to Compromise on Tariffs
Maroš Šefčovič held a 4-hour meeting with Trump administration officials in Washington on Wednesday.
EU Looks to US Gas and Renewables to Plug Hole Left by Russian Energy
Trump had cautioned the Europeans before taking office that they would face trade tariffs unless they bought more U.S. oil and gas.
Spain’s Ex-Football Chief Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Player Over World Cup Kiss
Luis Rubiales was at the center of a worldwide scandal for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Europe’s Leaders Rally Around Zelenskyy After Trump Labels Ukrainian Leader a Dictator
The U.S. president’s criticism of his counterpart in Kyiv sparked consternation across the continent.
EU Considers Tightening Steel Imports in Response to Trump’s Tariff Plans
The bloc has safeguards designed to prevent a flood of metal exports being diverted from the United States.
EU Agrees on 16th Batch of Sanctions Against Russia
The EU has been cranking up its prohibitions in recent months, while across the Atlantic, the Trump administration begins talks with Moscow.
Ukrainian Strike on Pipeline Could Disrupt Global Flow of Crude Oil
Operated by Transneft, the pipeline runs from the Kazakh shore of the Caspian Sea through Russia before being sold into the global market.
Europeans Reaffirm Support for Ukraine as US–Russia Talks Begin
The leaders of many of the continent’s biggest players met at a hurriedly organized summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday.
Poland’s Prime Minister Says No Polish Troops Will Go to Ukraine
Donald Tusk made the remarks ahead of a meeting of European leaders at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Europe’s Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting as US Pushes on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a gathering of some of the continent’s key players at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
