UK’s Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, seeking a thaw in relations with Beijing…
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a…
The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash
LONDON — The British government has watered down plans for mandatory digital identification cards, a contentious idea it…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally
BRUSSELS — Over the course of 2025, a new reality has sunk in for Europe. The United States,…
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
NEW YORK — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every…
How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland…
In stunning reversal for Europe, Greek finance minister elected as Eurogroup president
ATHENS, Greece — Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis was elected Thursday as president of the Eurogroup — a…
US warns others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks, but it is biggest recipient
WASHINGTON — For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling…
Ireland’s president-elect Catherine Connolly supports Palestinians, questions EU policies
LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s president for the next seven years is an independent lawmaker who has long spoken…