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Macron's UK state visit underlines effort to move on from Brexit nightmare

Macron's visit to Windsor Castle symbolizes the renewed political relations between London and Paris, marking a departure from the tensions of the Brexit years.

Europe news

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US news

Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk

The Trump administration is considering readmitting Russian diplomats, but it may also allow Kremlin spies to infiltrate the U.S.

Preparations under way for meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says

Potential Trump-Putin meeting signals a shift in US-Russia relations amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin is not going to Istanbul, so who will represent Russia?

1 week ago

US politics

Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow?

US news

Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk

The Trump administration is considering readmitting Russian diplomats, but it may also allow Kremlin spies to infiltrate the U.S.

Preparations under way for meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says

Potential Trump-Putin meeting signals a shift in US-Russia relations amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin is not going to Istanbul, so who will represent Russia?

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1 week ago

US politics

Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow?

Trump Says He Asked Mexico to Let U.S. Military In to Fight Cartels

Trump proposed sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug cartels, but President Sheinbaum rejected this idea.

US news

Expelled South African ambassador welcomed home from US DW 03/24/2025

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Europe politics

Spain is a problem': Trump lashes out over NATO contributions

Trump Says He Asked Mexico to Let U.S. Military In to Fight Cartels

Trump proposed sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug cartels, but President Sheinbaum rejected this idea.

US news

Expelled South African ambassador welcomed home from US DW 03/24/2025

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Europe politics

Spain is a problem': Trump lashes out over NATO contributions

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US politics

Nobody knows what I'm going to do': Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran

fromTruthout

US news

US War on Iran Is Not About Nuclear Threats. It's About US Power and Domination.

US politics

Nobody knows what I'm going to do': Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran

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US news

US War on Iran Is Not About Nuclear Threats. It's About US Power and Domination.

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Russo-Ukrainian War

CNN Analyst Brutally Compares Trump to Biden Over His Handling of Putin: Is He Afraid?'

UK politics

Starmer says he picked up Trump's dropped papers to avoid security scare

US politics

Will Ramaphosa's US trip fix row with Trump? DW 05/20/2025

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Russo-Ukrainian War

CNN Analyst Brutally Compares Trump to Biden Over His Handling of Putin: Is He Afraid?'

UK politics

Starmer says he picked up Trump's dropped papers to avoid security scare

US politics

Will Ramaphosa's US trip fix row with Trump? DW 05/20/2025

Inside the Oval: How Trump's team sent Zelensky home with no deal and no meal

Tensions escalated during a meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and U.S. officials, resulting in a lack of support for Ukraine and harsh exchanges.

Eastern Europe's fate in hands of major powers once again DW 02/21/2025

US and Russia discuss diplomatic engagement and Ukraine, with concerns over lack of Ukrainian representation.

Wednesday Briefing

U.S. and Russia agree to cooperate on ending the Ukraine war and re-establishing relations during talks in Saudi Arabia.

US-China trade talks to move forward after Trump-Xi call DW 06/05/2025

Trump had a productive call with Xi discussing trade, emphasizing cooperation between the US and China.

The Irish Independent's View: Fear that US is about to sell out Ukraine is real, and it will have far-reaching consequences

The upcoming discussion between US and Russian presidents raises concerns over a potential carve-up of Ukraine rather than a genuine ceasefire.

Europe news

Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him

European allies struggle to communicate effectively with Trump, relying on non-traditional interlocutors.

fromAxios

Inside the Oval: How Trump's team sent Zelensky home with no deal and no meal

Tensions escalated during a meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and U.S. officials, resulting in a lack of support for Ukraine and harsh exchanges.

Eastern Europe's fate in hands of major powers once again DW 02/21/2025

US and Russia discuss diplomatic engagement and Ukraine, with concerns over lack of Ukrainian representation.

Wednesday Briefing

U.S. and Russia agree to cooperate on ending the Ukraine war and re-establishing relations during talks in Saudi Arabia.

US-China trade talks to move forward after Trump-Xi call DW 06/05/2025

Trump had a productive call with Xi discussing trade, emphasizing cooperation between the US and China.

The Irish Independent's View: Fear that US is about to sell out Ukraine is real, and it will have far-reaching consequences

The upcoming discussion between US and Russian presidents raises concerns over a potential carve-up of Ukraine rather than a genuine ceasefire.

Europe news

Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him

European allies struggle to communicate effectively with Trump, relying on non-traditional interlocutors.

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Europe politics

fromThe Washington Post

Column | Amid Gaza outrage, Europe reaches a turning point on Israel

Macron criticizes Western double standards regarding Israel amidst humanitarian crises in Gaza.

UK politics

fromTheregister

UK 'extremely dependent' on the US for space security

The UK's reliance on US space and military cooperation is increasingly threatened by isolationist rhetoric from the US administration.

#diplomatic-tensions

US-Ukraine rift deepens despite UK saying that Russia lacks 'appetite' for peace

Tensions between the US and Ukraine complicate diplomatic relations ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's White House visit.

France expels 12 Algerian officials as row over alleged kidnapping escalates

Tensions escalate between France and Algeria following diplomatic expulsions and the controversy surrounding an Algerian activist's kidnapping.

US-Ukraine rift deepens despite UK saying that Russia lacks 'appetite' for peace

Tensions between the US and Ukraine complicate diplomatic relations ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's White House visit.

France expels 12 Algerian officials as row over alleged kidnapping escalates

Tensions escalate between France and Algeria following diplomatic expulsions and the controversy surrounding an Algerian activist's kidnapping.

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What are we to make of Trump's Ukraine policy? | Matt Duss

Recent US-Russia talks underscore a troubling sidelining of Ukraine in decisions affecting its sovereignty.

As France Sours on Trump's America, De Gaulle Is on the Rise

The U.S.-France relationship faces strain due to Trump's approach towards Russia and controversial tariffs, reviving Gaullist sentiments in France.

fromtime.com

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Trump Says U.S. Shouldn't Intervene in Syria as Opposition Forces Gain Ground

US news

South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero's welcome at home

What are we to make of Trump's Ukraine policy? | Matt Duss

Recent US-Russia talks underscore a troubling sidelining of Ukraine in decisions affecting its sovereignty.

As France Sours on Trump's America, De Gaulle Is on the Rise

The U.S.-France relationship faces strain due to Trump's approach towards Russia and controversial tariffs, reviving Gaullist sentiments in France.

fromtime.com

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Trump Says U.S. Shouldn't Intervene in Syria as Opposition Forces Gain Ground

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US news

South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero's welcome at home

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Who's in, who's out and who is Billboard's Woman of the Year? Find out in the quiz

As we observe the fifth anniversary of the COVID pandemic, there are mixed feelings about the impact it has had, with many preferring to forget the celebration altogether.

US news

#st-patricks-day

Taoiseach must tread carefully amid tensions before Trump meeting

St. Patrick's Day celebrations highlight Irish-American ties, but economic challenges loom with the Taoiseach's visit to the US this year.

US politics

Taoiseach Micheal Martin accuses Sinn Fein of playing 'politics' over White House St Patrick's Day boycott

Taoiseach must tread carefully amid tensions before Trump meeting

St. Patrick's Day celebrations highlight Irish-American ties, but economic challenges loom with the Taoiseach's visit to the US this year.

US politics

Taoiseach Micheal Martin accuses Sinn Fein of playing 'politics' over White House St Patrick's Day boycott

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Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says Europe live

US and Russia to hold second meeting on Ukraine conflict.

Polling highlights a partisan divide on support for Ukraine.

Trump's comments raise concerns about US-European security support.

UK news

Press Review: European media reacts to White House spat

Zelenskyy left the White House without a deal after a public spat with Trump and Vance, raising concerns about US-Ukraine relations.

fromwww.thelocal.com

6 months ago

Europe politics

'Don't add fuel to fire': Europe tries to play it cool as storm Trump approaches

Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says Europe live

US and Russia to hold second meeting on Ukraine conflict.

Polling highlights a partisan divide on support for Ukraine.

Trump's comments raise concerns about US-European security support.

UK news

Press Review: European media reacts to White House spat

Zelenskyy left the White House without a deal after a public spat with Trump and Vance, raising concerns about US-Ukraine relations.

fromwww.thelocal.com

6 months ago

Europe politics

'Don't add fuel to fire': Europe tries to play it cool as storm Trump approaches

Trump Approves $3B in Arms to Israel as Freed Palestinians Recount Torture

The Trump administration has approved a substantial weapons package for Israel, raising concerns about its usage and humanitarian impact.

The world is listening to Russia again. From the ruins of Ukraine, it makes me want to scream | Oleksandr Mykhed

The Ukraine crisis is being misrepresented as a routine conflict rather than an act of aggression, as Ukrainian lives and suffering are often overlooked.

US news

fromWIRED

This Russian Tech Bro Helped Steal $93 Million and Landed in US Prison. Then Putin Called

The US-Russian prisoner swap highlighted both the complexities of international relations and the fate of key individuals involved.

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World politics

Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives

Current discussions on Ukraine are occurring without direct Ukrainian representation.

The US and Russia's approach raises concerns about the fate of Ukraine amidst their negotiations.

The Indo Daily: Trump's political assault on Europe: Should Ireland reconsider its military neutrality?

Ukraine is notably absent from peace talks, raising concerns about the legitimacy and impact of negotiations.

US officials seem to be shifting blame towards Ukraine, which could alter international perceptions and alliances.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Zelensky will 'never accept' any decision made by US-Russia and Putin should 'go to prison' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukraine will not accept any peace agreements made without its involvement, according to President Zelensky.

World politics

Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives

Current discussions on Ukraine are occurring without direct Ukrainian representation.

The US and Russia's approach raises concerns about the fate of Ukraine amidst their negotiations.

The Indo Daily: Trump's political assault on Europe: Should Ireland reconsider its military neutrality?

Ukraine is notably absent from peace talks, raising concerns about the legitimacy and impact of negotiations.

US officials seem to be shifting blame towards Ukraine, which could alter international perceptions and alliances.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Zelensky will 'never accept' any decision made by US-Russia and Putin should 'go to prison' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukraine will not accept any peace agreements made without its involvement, according to President Zelensky.

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