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Oil prices jump as market awaits Iran response to attacks
A move by Tehran to disrupt oil shipments could mean sharply higher prices at the pump in the United States.

China’s ‘World Bank’ wants to set up shop in Britain

There was no breakthrough on trade at the G7. Trump’s OK with that.

Missions impossible: Can Starmer’s Cabinet get behind his plan?

Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither

World War II bombs trigger huge evacuation in Cologne

Britain prepares for war (just don’t ask about the cost)
Bridge blasts in Russian regions near Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks
Russian authorities said the explosions would be investigated as potential acts of terrorism.
Countries face losing out on billions with EU set to reject Covid recovery fund extension
Italy, Spain and Poland among those at risk as European Commission prepares to say €650 billion scheme’s 2026 deadline is here to stay.
EU is set to approve shifting Poland’s post-Covid funds to defense
Warsaw wants to use around €6 billion in EU money to build shelters and roads for tanks.
Tractors parked outside French National Assembly as protests return to Paris
Farmers are taking to the streets to support a proposal to slash some agricultural red tape.
World Food Programme Director calls food situation in Gaza ‘a catastrophe’
“We need to get in, and we need to get in at scale,” Cindy McCain said.
‘Time to sober up’: Europe should be realistic on tech sovereignty, lawmaker says
The EU should “identify the few big ideas that can propel our economic and industrial base,” says Bulgaria’s Eva Maydell.
UK wants more say over fate of €200B in frozen Russian assets
The Brits believe transferring the assets into a special fund would be a step toward outright seizure.
Trump’s tariff deals send Europe to the back of the line
Trump calls the European Union “nastier” than China. The EU is taking a deep breath.
Police probe suspicious fire at Keir Starmer’s London home
A resident of the street said he heard a loud, one-off bang, that sounded like a “firebomb,” and possibly shattered glass.
How the Fuels Sector Supports Aviation’s Green Goals
Europe’s refiners are already delivering the sustainable aviation fuels needed to meet EU climate goals, and we are ready to do more. What we need now is collaboration over confrontation.
EU says British war on newts could violate Brexit deal
Leaked EU report raises alarm about U.K.’s planned bonfire of environmental rules — and harsh rhetoric from ministers.
Come back, Boris? Routed Tories pine for a winning formula
Dire local election results leave some Conservatives wondering if their former leader’s magic could turn things around.
The jaded English town where Nigel Farage could hammer Labour
Westminster is champing at the bit to see if Reform UK wins a crucial by-election against Labour next week. Locals are indifferent.
After EU fines, Big Tech wants Trump to swoop in
Two big penalties overseas could be just what the industry needed to get the White House’s attention. Will Trump now try to roll back European tech rules?
DOGE loses its biggest advocate as Musk exits Washington
The tech mogul’s public pullback will come as relief to some Cabinet officials.
Lithuania aims to deter Russia by upgrading ‘critical’ road and anti-border defenses
The project aims to make it easier to move troops and equipment between Poland and the Baltic countries.
Belgium warns defense spending boost will hurt welfare state
“Defense definitely requires our full attention, but so does also the sustainability of our welfare state,” says Budget Minister Vincent Van Peteghem.
The big unanswered questions from Keir Starmer’s British Steel takeover
How far is Labour willing to go to prop up Britain’s struggling industries? And will it be enough to see off the Farage threat?
Tesla lurches as Musk hits the gas for Trump
Dreadful sales numbers are just the latest sign of the EV manufacturer’s “crisis tornado.”
Donald Trump’s Scottish golf course will not host world’s top championship
Governing body chief says Turnberry is a “challenging” venue — and implied Trump’s position as U.S. president might overshadow any tournament.
Britain’s assisted dying debate turns toxic
A fraught committee stage — and a raging online debate — have raised the temperature as UK lawmakers consider a historic plan.
Just Stop Oil calls it quits — but warns of a revolution
‘Group became a bête noire of U.K.’s right-wing media and was criticized as being “zealots” by the Conservative and Labour governments.’
Meet the Mafia-busting MEP taking the fight against organized crime to Brussels
Giuseppe Antoci battled the Italian mob. But can he take on EU policymaking?
Meet the Czech Millennial Who’s Building a Utopia in the California Hayfields
Armed with tech billions, Jan Sramek has dreams of creating a new, affordable, walkable city. If, that is, California lets him.