At UN, renewed momentum sought in fight against climate change
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is going in the other direction. Temperatures keep rising. More extreme…
EU hammers Putin and charms Trump by targeting China in new Russia sanctions – POLITICO
European leaders have pledged to maintain pressure on Russia to end its war on Ukraine amid growing diplomatic…
Von der Leyen vows to punish Israel’s ‘extremist ministers’ and pause payments – POLITICO
Largest trading partner The announcement that the EU will sanction key Israeli officials and settlers drew applause and…
EU Commission’s Ribera says Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide – POLITICO
Earlier this week, the world’s leading genocide scholars passed a resolution stating that Israel’s actions meet the legal…
What to know about the Lisbon tourist-favorite funicular crash
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The derailment of a streetcar that is a popular tourist attraction in Portugal’s capital…
Lisbon funicular derails, killing 15 people and injuring 18
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A picturesque electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s big tourist attractions derailed and…
German defense chief slaps down von der Leyen’s talk of EU troops for Ukraine – POLITICO
He acknowledged that governments are weighing what might be possible “under which conditions and reservations,” but stressed: “To…
Russian attack kills 17 and wounds 48 in Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A major Russian air attack on Kyiv early Thursday, including a rare strike in…
Macron wants EU to target US Big Tech after new Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
A person close to Macron confirmed that exploring possible retaliation against U.S. digital players was indeed “his stance.” Trump threatened…
Moscow and Beijing would have cheered EU-US trade war, von der Leyen says – POLITICO
The pact caps most U.S. tariffs on EU goods at 15 percent, including on cars and pharmaceuticals, and…