Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for 2nd term – POLITICO
Despite her undeniable capacity to act decisively in times of hardship, the former German minister’s iron-fist leadership style has sometimes put her at odds with…
Navalny died from ‘sudden death syndrome,’ mother is told – POLITICO
“Sudden death syndrome” is an umbrella term for many different causes of cardiac arrest. The location of Navalny’s body is unclear. A morgue near the…
EU threatens to silence Hungary if it blocks Ukrainian funds – POLITICO
On Ukraine, the Euroskeptic and pro-Russian Orbán said from the start of the war that Kyiv and Moscow should work on a mediated solution. With…
Europe prepares to stand alone as Trump returns – POLITICO
STRASBOURG — Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo warned that Europe must be ready to stand alone if Donald Trump sweeps back to the White House…
Poland reaches deal with farmers to call off blockade of Ukraine border crossing – POLITICO
Polish farmers ended a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing after reaching an agreement with Warsaw that met their demands, defusing a dispute that had…
Cameron and Baerbock call for ‘sustainable cease-fire’ in Gaza – POLITICO
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Sunday called for a “sustainable cease-fire” in the Middle East, lamenting that “too…
Putin has ‘no interest’ in attacking NATO, calls Biden’s warning ‘nonsense’ – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has “no interest” in attacking a NATO member and called U.S. President Joe Biden's warning that Russia would do…
Europe’s far right flexes anti-Brussels muscles as it opens EU campaign – POLITICO
FLORENCE, Italy — Europe’s right-wing leaders fired the opening salvo of their promised EU-wide election campaign at a rally of the hardline Identity and Democracy…
Tucker Carlson, Trump’s shadow diplomat – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Donald Trump has mulled naming Tucker Carlson as his vice president if…
Far-right surge upends German state elections – POLITICO
In two German state elections that are seen as a bellwether of the national mood, the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, surged while the…
Britain seeks to train military inside Ukraine, UK defense chief says – POLITICO
LONDON — Britain is in talks to move more training and production of military equipment into Ukraine, U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said. In an interview…
Donald Trump calls Rishi Sunak ‘smart’ for easing climate targets – POLITICO
LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's easing of green policies has won the backing of Donald Trump. In a post on his Truth Social media…
Rishi Sunak hopes AI could be his legacy – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. NEW DELHI — With the clock likely ticking on his time in Downing Street,…
UK’s Sunak raises ‘strong concerns’ over alleged China spy in parliament – POLITICO
NEW DELHI — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak raised “very strong concerns” with Beijing about China’s alleged interference in the U.K. parliament. Sunak relayed his…
Rishi Sunak is attempting a leadership reset. He may be too late – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees himself as a problem-solver. But the task…
Springtime for Europe’s fascists – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — These are heady times for Europe’s far right. Illegal immigration is…
Italy’s Meloni covers unpaid bill of tourist ‘idiots’ in Albania – POLITICO
In an unusual diplomatic move, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni settled a restaurant bill of four Italian tourists who left a restaurant in Albania without…
Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon – POLITICO
The first Russian lunar mission in nearly half a century ended with a bang. The Luna-25, which left earth on August 10, crash-landed on the…
France and Australia bury the AUKUS hatchet via football – POLITICO
Forget about the scuttled submarine deal that plunged Australia-France relations to an historic low. Paris and Canberra are acting like besties again, thanks to football…
Italy intends to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative, defense minister says – POLITICO
Italy intends to leave the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) "without doing damage" to its relationship with Beijing, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said. "The…