War

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.

Israel intercepts Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid ship

Israeli military ordered to block aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg

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

5 Palestinians reportedly killed en route to aid sites

Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow closes 2 major airports

EU’s zero-for-zero tariff bid stalls amid US pushback
Trump-Musk feud threatens Republican Party’s future
The fallout from the very public breakup could engulf Republican hopes of holding onto the House.
Huge Russian attack on Ukraine days after ‘Spiderweb’ drone raid
Friday’s massive bombing was Putin’s biggest attack since Kyiv’s daring drone assault took out dozens of strategic bombers at Russian airfields.
Neue Bromance Merz und Trump
Rixa Fürsen analysiert zusammen mit der Washington-Korrespondentin der WELT, Stefanie Bolzen, das Aufeinandertreffen des Kanzlers mit dem US-Präsidenten im Weißen Haus. Deutlich konstruktiver, entspannter und freundschaftlicher war …
French equality minister launches war with Big Tech, flabbergasting digital ministry
Aurore Bergé’s public scolding of industry representatives left insiders shocked and sent Clara Chappaz scrambling to clean up the damage.
Russia’s blacklisted classical music stars make a comeback in Europe
Vladimir Putin’s opera darlings are back in the spotlight — and Ukraine and the EU are not pleased.
Merz avoids a blowup in the Oval, but Trump goes his own way on Russia
Germany’s new leader disarmed the president with praise, but their daylight on the war was clear.
Das Update zu Wadephul und Israel
Der deutsche Außenminister hat seinen Amtskollegen Gideon Sa’ar aus Israel in Berlin empfangen. Nach einem Besuch am Holocaust-Mahnmal gab es eine Pressekonferenz zu den tagesaktuellen politischen Themen. …
Germany’s foreign minister condemns Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements
Germany will continue delivering weapons to Israel despite unusually open criticism of the Israeli government.
Lula calls on Macron to ‘open your heart’ on Mercosur
There’s bromance in the air, but tensions at the heart of the relationship between the two leaders.
To free Russia from Putin we need to save Ukraine first, Russian opposition tells EU
Ukraine has previously accused some Russian opposition figures of echoing Putin’s imperialist views — particularly by hesitating to fully condemn Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
EU looks to impose sanctions on Putin simultaneously with US, says von der Leyen
“We have discussed how we can implement European sanctions and American sanctions at the same time,” European Commission chief tells POLITICO.
PMQs: Badenoch makes Starmer squirm on welfare
The Tory leader made the most of Labour’s gear changes on winter fuel eligibility and the two child benefit cap — but answers from Keir Starmer were lacking.
World War II bombs trigger huge evacuation in Cologne
“The evacuation is the largest measure since the end of the Second World War,” say local authorities.
Trump’s steel tariff raise misses real target, says EU
“Let’s not target each other” on metals duties, Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič urges after meeting U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Paris.
Ukrainian delegation to brief US senators amid Russia sanctions push
Zelenskyy allies visit Congress to bolster Russia sanctions bill.
Britain’s in a legal minefield as it tries to hand Abramovich billions to Ukraine
A punchy threat to sue the former Chelsea F.C. owner masks a much more complicated legal picture.
The game plan of Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff is accused of being a ruthless political operator. What are his ambitions?
Britain prepares for war (just don’t ask about the cost)
A stark official report says “state conflict has returned to Europe” — but a fight is raging over the cash-strapped Keir Starmer government response.
New Russia-Ukraine talks yield another large POW swap — but no ceasefire
The Monday summit between Moscow and Kyiv came a day after Ukraine’s drone attacks knocked out dozens of aircraft on Russian soil.
Dozens of Palestinians killed en route to aid hub, health authorities claim
Israel refutes the claims, which come amid broader criticism of aid distribution efforts backed by Israel and the U.S.
British man charged in US over plot to smuggle military tech to China
John Miller discussed exporting a sensitive encryption device from the U.S. to China in a blender, U.S. authorities said.
China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan as Hegseth brands Beijing ‘imminent’ threat
The escalating rhetoric comes as Beijing carried out fresh naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea.
Trump administration prepares to ease big bank rules
The proposal would represent the latest policy win for the banking industry, which has been closely scrutinized since the 2008 global financial meltdown.