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Trump to review US participation in AUKUS deal
The three-nation partnership aims to protect against China in the Pacific.

Trump is trying to kill the US climate effort. It was already in trouble.

Trump ‘likely’ to push back July tariff deadline, Bessent says

Trump’s latest trade ‘deal’ with China underscores key U.S. disadvantage

Italy vows to stop US from sending its citizens to Guantanamo

US’s worldwide popularity plummets thanks to ‘arrogant’ Trump

French drivers sue Tesla over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics
Trump touts trade ‘deal’ with China
The agreement puts trade talks back on track and implements an accord reached in Geneva last month.
EU faces uphill battle to pass new Russia sanctions
Brussels wants to cut the flow of cash to Moscow — but Hungary and Slovakia are poised to hold up the proposals.
Musk admits he went ‘too far’ attacking Trump
Regrets, the tech billionaire has a few.
Trump administration slams UK over sanctions on Israeli ministers
“We remind our partners not to forget who the real enemy is,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
ECB’s Lagarde gently urges China to change its ways
Central bank president used a speech in Beijing to stress China and the U.S. must share the burden of closing the massive trade gap threatening the global economy.
Greeks feel they have no one to vote for
With so many parties on the left and right fighting each other, the ruling New Democracy still leads the polls — despite being roundly disliked.
Puzder gets a softer treatment in second Senate confirmation process
Various misconduct allegations against the former fast food executive sank his bid to be Labor secretary in the first Trump administration.
EU puts Monaco on money laundering blacklist
Venezuela was also added, while the UAE and Gibraltar were removed. Russia was again left off.
Lithuania continues to battle for Ukraine to join NATO
Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė warns the world is under attack from a “new axis” of Russia, China, North Korea and Iran.
Greta Thunberg hits back at Donald Trump over anger management jibe
Swedish activist battles U.S. president (again).
EU announces punishing sanctions targeting Russian energy and banks
“Our message is clear: This war must end,” Ursula von der Leyen says.
Britain sanctions 2 Israeli ministers for ‘inciting extremist violence’ against Palestinians
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich’s Gaza comments are “monstrous,” U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy says.
5 things to know about the global ocean summit in Nice
The world’s oceans are sick. Global leaders are in the French Riviera this week to attempt to agree on the cure.
European Commission to unveil new Russia sanctions on energy, banks
The measures are designed to target the Nord Stream pipelines and drain the Kremlin’s war chest.
Israel deports Greta Thunberg
Swedish activist is on a flight to France, after her aid ship fails to reach Gaza.
US-China trade war sideswipes Europe’s carmakers
Beijing’s block on rare earth magnets means “supply chains are running empty,” a German auto supplier complains.
India ready to strike ‘deep into Pakistan’ if provoked, New Delhi warns amid shaky ceasefire
The nuclear-armed countries fought a short but intense war in April that caused concern around the world.
Mark Carney says Canada will meet NATO spending target this year
The Canadian prime minister framed the spending as a necessary response to a world where the country is more vulnerable to threats — and less protected by Americans.
Trump’s border czar blames California governor for LA unrest
The Trump administration border czar vowed that the president won’t be “late to the game” in dealing with the California protests.
NATO’s Rutte: ‘We’re all on the eastern flank now’
Military alliance chief makes the case for gargantuan defense spending increase as Vladimir Putin lurks.
Macron: Greenland is not up for grabs (nor is Antarctica)
The French president heads to the Arctic island on Sunday.
Poland’s Sikorski: Nationalist election win won’t derail fight against Russia
Maybe Karol Nawrocki’s victory can even help relations with the U.S. and Hungary, Polish foreign minister tells POLITICO.
Israel intercepts Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid ship
The humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave is increasingly dire, as the Israeli military continues assault.
Trump spars with California governor as immigration clashes rock LA
The California governor urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to restore California’s control of the state’s National Guard.