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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.
Zelenskyy Says Meeting With US Envoy Restores Hope for Security Deal
The Kyiv meeting was held two days after U.S. and Russian officials held peace talks which did not include Ukraine’s participation.
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.
Waltz Criticizes Zelenskyy for Rejecting Minerals Deal
The national security adviser said insults Zelenskyy directed at Trump were ‘unacceptable.’
Vance Optimistic That Russia–Ukraine Peace Is Coming
The vice president said Trump is a ‘president of peace.’
Russia Has Retaken Two-Thirds of Its Territory in Kursk From Ukraine, General Says
Moscow’s ongoing ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine will enter its third year early next week.
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.
Google to Pay $340 Million to Italy to Settle Case Over Unpaid Taxes
Google’s settlement is the latest in a series of tax disputes between Italy and major international companies.
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.
Trump, Zelenskyy Trade Accusations After US–Russia Talks
The U.S. president accused the Ukrainian president of talking the United States into an unnecessary and unwinnable war with Russia.
X Challenges German Court Ruling That Mandates Release of Election Data
Two civil rights groups say that under European Union law, social media platforms have a duty to release data so that they can track ’misinformation.’
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.
US Envoy Visits Kyiv for Talks With Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg’s visit follows landmark US-Russia talks in Riyadh, where Ukraine did not have a seat at the table.
US Pursues Broader Ties With Russia Amid Push for Peace in Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict could pave the way for improved U.S.–Russia economic and geopolitical ties.
Vatican: Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs
‘Nevertheless, Pope Francis is in good spirits,’ the Vatican press release stated.
US Won’t Reduce Troops in Eastern Europe, Poland’s President Says
Washington has assured Warsaw that U.S. troop levels will not be reduced in Eastern Europe, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
