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Gaza faces starvation unless Israel allows ‘immediate’ aid, European leaders warn
Joint appeal from Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain seeks a u-turn from Israel.

Trump tariffs have little impact on prices so far, defying grim forecasts

Von der Leyen: World is ‘lining up’ to work with Europe amid Trump’s trade war

German-led push to open EU defense deal to UK and Canada hits French opposition

Penguins, seals and colonies: 5 mind-boggling tariffs in Trump’s ‘liberation’ plan

UK to host further military planning sessions on Ukraine

Nordic countries dominate world happiness rankings (again)
Greece gripped by massive strikes as suspicion and anger boil over
On the two-year anniversary of a train crash that killed 57 people, national protests reflect despair over its handling.
Grabbing Greenland would be a bad deal for Trump
Donald Trump might be eyeing Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic and its mineral reserves, but he’s forgetting the U.S. is already getting all it wants from the island.
Iceland’s opposition Social Democrats lead in snap election
The issues of immigration, energy policy and the economy played a central role in the campaign.
Unprecedented support for democracy
How Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway aim to strengthen Europe’s civil society
Horrific rape case pushes France to change the crime’s definition
The French justice minister is meeting with lawmakers to legally define nonconsensual sex as rape.
Iceland on track for snap election as government falls
Iceland’s PM said there is “no other option” after coalition’s policy disagreements.
British government split over new-look Brexit deal
Keir Starmer travels to Brussels with the prospect of a new youth mobility scheme high on the agenda.
Russia ‘fully ready’ for Arctic war with NATO
“The Arctic is not the territory of the North Atlantic alliance,” Kremlin Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns.
Cops infiltrate ‘Ghost’ encryption app used by drug lords, mafia
International bust is the latest win for law enforcement over criminals seeking to hide their tracks.
IMF axes controversial Russia visit after outrage from European capitals
Kyiv’s allies said the trip would have been a “propaganda win” for Vladimir Putin.
European governments criticize IMF trip to Russia as ‘propaganda win’ for Putin
Visit will “create substantial reputational risks,” countries say.
Brussels questions whether Starmer really wants a Brexit reset
EU officials and diplomats say when push comes to shove, the new UK PM is much like the Tories on Europe.
I went to Iceland for a road trip. I left with climate anxiety.
As Iceland melts, visiting eco-tourists face a wake-up call.
Is Brexit Britain about to turn into Switzerland — without the fondue?
As the U.K. and the EU enter a new era, their relationship is likely to gradually become more Swiss.
NATO’s decade-long battle to boost defense spending
It’s part of a two-pronged effort to deter Russia and defang any attacks by Donald Trump if he returns to the White House.
Georgians fighting for Europe fear Brussels missing in action
While Washington warns of sanctions amid a heavy-handed crackdown on protesters, the EU is struggling to even get its own story straight.
EU announces deal with Andorra and San Marino – just don’t mention finance
Deal is “one of the most far-reaching” says EU Commission, but fears over lax regulation mean it isn’t as comprehensive as once hoped.
Benediktsson to return as Iceland PM
New-old leader promises political stability and a focus on energy, immigration and inflation.
Israel faces Europe’s ultimate threat: Getting kicked out of Eurovision
European broadcasters are being called on to boycott Israel’s participation in yearly song contest over its Palestinian military operation.
Rush of new defense deals with US shows Europe’s growing concern over Russia
Six European countries have inked defense pacts with the U.S. this month.
Iceland to tax housing to pay for lava barriers over volcanic eruption fears
Seismologists warn that an eruption is imminent in the southwest of the country.
UAE oil giant’s two missions: A greener image and ‘accelerated growth’
The company, whose CEO will lead the upcoming U.N. climate summit, is pledging lofty goals for cutting pollution. But it has a “high” probability of failing to meet them, a document obtained by POLITICO’s E&E News says.
Zelenskyy puts brave face on lackluster NATO membership signal
The Ukrainian leader is touting Western security guarantees, which is angering the Kremlin.