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British MP to Trump: Lay off tariffs if you want more defense spending
Liz Truss’ mini-budget was ‘bonkers,’ says top Tory
German spy chief: Russia could test NATO loyalty to ‘mutual defense’ clause
Europe’s richest man denies involvement in alleged scheme to spy on French MP
Romania’s top court requests presidential election recount
Georgia election was not fair and must be re-run, European Parliament concludes
UK car finance scandal: Banks fight court ruling that could cost them billions
Lenders seek permission to appeal in escalating fight over hidden commission.
European Parliament allows internal investigations led by EU’s fraud busters
The agreement mirrors a similar arrangement with the European Commission in 2021.
Brussels to mediate between TikTok and Romania as election row builds
Chinese-owned app is under mounting pressure to explain how it handled political content ahead of Romanian vote.
Another massive attack on Ukraine energy grid forces wide outages
Assault early Thursday with missiles and drones included western regions close to the border with the EU.
Why Keir Starmer can thank the Tories
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The drone rangers: Trump world declares war on fighter pilots
Billionaires in the president-elect’s orbit are pushing for military drones that “can basically do almost anything.”
Liberals should not quit Elon Musk’s X, leading US lawmaker says
The answer for progressives is not to disengage, Democratic lawmaker says.
Decoding Draghi
A single point of failure
Why Europe’s diamond control node undermines African sovereignty and the Kimberley Process
Romania’s RFK Jr. is all about good food and helping farmers
Presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu is trying to capture rural voters with often unorthodox and sometimes fascist tropes.
Commission plans to slash EU embassy staff around the world
Faced with a budget squeeze, the bloc wants to cut back staff and focus on countries “where the EU’s primary interests lie.”
7 reasons why Romanian voters are hacked off — by the numbers
From poverty to emigration and corruption, here are some the issues at the top of Romanian voters’ minds — and politicians’ programs.
Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament
Ahead of a hard-to-call vote on whether the terminally ill should be given help to end their lives, unlikely alliances are being formed.
Irish America wants a united Ireland. And it’s ready to fund it.
As political winds shift on both sides of the Irish border, the diaspora eyes the reunification of Ireland.
Trump Cabinet nominees targeted in attacks ranging from ‘bomb threats’ to ‘swatting’
Law enforcement has ensured that all nominees and appointees are safe, according to spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
Elon Musk blasts ‘undemocratic’ EU in ongoing feud
The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the European Parliament is giving up its authority to the Commission.
French Socialists reject Barnier’s overtures, raising odds of a government collapse
The French prime minister will now need the support of the far right to survive.
Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as Ukraine peace envoy
The retired general has a major task ahead given that Trump has pledged to end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day.
Romania’s president summons defense council over cyber election interference risk
The meeting follows the surprise victory of Russia-friendly Călin Georgescu in the first round of Romania’s presidential election.
Ruble tumbles as Russia’s war economy comes under increasing strain
New sanctions package closes one of the last conduits of hard currency to Moscow.