Policy

Israeli military ordered to block aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it is on a mission aimed at delivering supplies to the Gaza Strip.

Slovakia will block EU sanctions on Russia that hurt Bratislava’s interests, Fico says

Trump and Musk aides have spoken amid pause in hostilities

Colombia presidential candidate in critical condition after shooting

Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow closes 2 major airports

The Musk-Trump blowup is really about immigration

California governor blasts Trump’s deployment of US troops to Los Angeles
US Senator Graham wants ‘bone crushing’ sanctions on Russia. It could backfire.
The proposed 500 percent tariffs on countries that buy Russian energy could cut the US off from major trade partners.
Macron to visit Greenland amid Trump’s continued threats
Trump has repeatedly talked about acquiring Greenland for its mineral reserves and strategic position in the Arctic.
How Musk’s rift with Trump could dent his businesses — and upend US policy
The U.S. president and his agencies have powerful weapons to deploy against his former DOGE chief, if they choose to.
UK judge sounds alarm on AI misuse in courts
The warning comes after so-called hallucinations — AI-generated fictions — have cropped up at big law firms.
Zelenskyy seeks Trump meeting at G7 in Canada
Ukrainian president hopes for another chat with Trump at G7 summit set for June 15-17, Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said.
Top trade negotiators from US and China set to meet Monday
President Donald Trump announced the meeting in a social media post on Friday.
Quiet Friday was less détente than Cold War for Trump and Musk
Trump is the most politically powerful man in the world, Musk is the wealthiest man in the world, and their fates have become inextricably linked.
Illegally deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in US, will face criminal charges
The courts ordered the Trump administration to facilitate his return after he was deported to El Salvador in violation of a court order.
EU’s zero-for-zero tariff bid stalls amid US pushback
A renewed offer to scrap tariffs on industrial goods “won’t fly” with Washington, says an official from one EU country.
German auto lobby proposal sparks renewed debate on EU combustion engine ban
The group wants to allow automakers to continue selling some combustion engines after 2035.
Airports bash EU for not following the UK on easing security checks
C3 scanners don’t require passengers to be limited to 100-milliliter containers, but EU rules do.
France probes activists accused of obstructing Gaza aid
One of the groups reportedly targeted was sanctioned by the EU last year.
EU could postpone flagship AI rules, tech chief says
Amid guidance delays “we should not rule out postponing some parts of the AI Act,” Henna Virkkunen tells meeting in Luxembourg.
Costa hints EU could penalize Israel over Gaza offensive
Diplomats are weighing up plans to downgrade ties despite opposition from some capitals.
Germany’s Merz confident after emerging unharmed from Trump ‘show’
Chancellor Merz was largely praised for his handling of the US president, but returned with few concrete outcomes.
Ozempic has ‘very rare’ sight loss side effect, EU drugs regulator finds
The EMA’s drug safety committee launched a review of medicines containing semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus — in January.
Dutch snap election set for Oct. 29
Geert Wilders’ far-right coalition has been in place for less than a year.
France reiterates its military equipment isn’t used in Gaza as protest blocks shipment to Israel
Protest by dock workers highlights the growing pressure on European governments to convince Israel to either scale back or end its bombing campaign in Gaza.
Merz has ‘no doubt’ US is committed to NATO after Trump meeting
Speaking after his debut trip to the Oval Office, the German chancellor said he’s confident Washington will stick with the security alliance despite years of tensions.
Labour wins but Reform UK surges in crucial by-election
A Labour official said the party had mounted “the most sophisticated ground operation ever run in Scottish politics.”
Doctors to refer NHS to data watchdog over feeding patient data to AI
Patient data that was only supposed to be used for Covid-19 research got plugged into an all-purpose AI model, doctors say.
Here comes the sun: Vast majority of new UK homes to be fitted with solar panels
The government estimates new-build residents will save up to £530 per year.
French Socialist leader scores razor-thin reelection, exposing deep party divisions
Olivier Faure won the contest with just 50.9 percent of the vote.