Dutch superstar Femke Bol breaks 400m indoor world record at world titles in Glasgow
Femke Bol of the Netherlands has shattered her own indoor 400 metres world record to take gold at the global championships in Glasgow.Women's 400m finalWorld…
‘The Trump whisperer’ — Can Mark Rutte save NATO? – POLITICO
That family history, rarely discussed at home, and his older brother’s death from AIDS in the 1980s, seem to have predisposed Rutte against dwelling on…
Romania president seeks to challenge Rutte for top job – POLITICO
Saying that they don't mean to stand in the way of Rutte, a senior Eastern European diplomat said: "At least somebody has to ask, 'OK,…
UK joins US in backing Rutte to lead NATO – POLITICO
The British declaration adds further pressure on Eastern flank countries to drop their hesitation over Rutte, criticized for failing to bring Dutch defense spending up…
EU mum as solar industry time bomb ticks – POLITICO
Not only does the bloc need Chinese imports, but any trade measures against China’s solar industry could prompt retaliation. Europe has a “crucial dilemma when…
This time, the far-right threat is real – POLITICO
In 2024, the right wing surge in the polls seems bigger and bolder, with one predicting the nationalist right and far right could pick up…
Russian police detain Western journalists at protest by soldiers’ wives – POLITICO
Upon his release, one of the detained journalists said he and others had been held in a police van for some three hours after which…
How the far right aims to ride farmers’ outrage to power in Europe – POLITICO
“Farmers’ anger has become a major issue for the far right across Europe,” said Kevin Cunningham, a political scientist who has studied the surge in…
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…
EU makes muddled response to crisis in the Red Sea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. While the U.S. and U.K. carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday…
Middle East braces for chaos as Iran and West square up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Western warplanes and guided missiles roared through the skies over Yemen in the early…
Europe’s war against tobacco has a new target: Nicotine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Europe is building up a head of steam to wage the next war on…
US and allies warn Houthis of ‘consequences’ as Red Sea crisis intensifies – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Houthi militants will face as-yet-unspecified “consequences” if they continue to “threaten lives” and disrupt…
Israel green-lights Cypriot aid plan for Palestinians as military pounds Gaza – POLITICO
Israel will allow ships from several European countries to deliver aid directly to war-torn Gaza, the country's top diplomat said Sunday, as the Israeli military…
US Navy sinks Houthi rebel boats after Red Sea attack on container ship – POLITICO
The U.S. Navy destroyed three boats carrying Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on Sunday after fighters attempted to board a container ship in the…
Europe is spending millions to trap carbon. Where will it go? – POLITICO
Tomaž Vuk has the carbon. Now he just needs somewhere to send it. Since 2020, Vuk, who sits on the board of the Salonit cement…
Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Western leaders are grappling with how to handle two era-defining wars in…
UAE plotted to use COP28 to push for oil and gas deals, leaked notes show – POLITICO
The world's top climate summit has become embroiled in a hypocrisy scandal, days before the start of key talks. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) schemed…
Cyprus outlines plans for seaborne aid to Gaza – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. NICOSIA — A sea corridor from Cyprus to supply humanitarian aid to Gaza is…
Arab states condemn Wilders for push to relocate Palestinians to Jordan – POLITICO
Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League on Saturday condemned statements by Geert Wilders, the Dutch far-right politician who won this week’s election in…