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April 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Baltic states condemn China envoy’s remarks over sovereignty of ex-Soviet nations

Lu Shaye’s comments raise fresh questions over China’s role in brokering peace in Ukraine

By Editors Desk

China's ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, said former Soviet republics have no ‘effective status’ in international law. Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images

April 16, 2023

Europe

The breakdown of French-German relations augurs ill for the EU

Progress on enlargement, the budget and governance will be close to impossible without harmony between Paris and Berlin

By Editors Desk

From left, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Germany’s new power structure seems uninterested or unwilling to think in European terms © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

April 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine’s EU backers skeptical of counteroffensive – Bloomberg

The news outlet claims hopes have been dampened, with a 30 km (20 mile) advance now seen as a realistic objective

By Editors Desk

Soldiers of the Ukrainian 3rd Army Assault Brigade of the Special Operations Forces (SSO) Azov near their armoured U.S. Hummer vehicle in position near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. © AP Photo/Libkos

April 13, 2023

World

Emmanuel Macron’s blunder over Taiwan

The French leader has made a dangerous situation worse

By Editors Desk

April 11, 2023

World

France's Macron visits Netherlands amid controversy over China comments

French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday seeking to calm a furore over his controversial remarks on Europe and China.

By Editors Desk

Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

April 05, 2023

World

European leaders head to Beijing with hope of driving peace in Ukraine, while balancing business ties

The West worries that Beijing could boost aid to its ally Moscow in the war against Ukraine.

By Editors Desk

Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters/French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on April 5, 2023.

March 06, 2023

Europe

Pro-Kiev PM declares victory amid opposition claims result ‘stolen'

An Estonian right-wing faction has demanded an audit of electronic votes and refuses to concede defeat to the ruling party

By Editors Desk

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, centre, reacts to the announcement of preliminary results of the election in Tallinn, Estonia, March 5, 2023 © AP / Sergei Grits

February 27, 2023

Europe

U.K., EU Reach Deal in Bid to Resolve Northern Ireland Trade Issue

Deal now faces political tests in U.K.’s ruling Conservative Party and Northern Ireland

By Editors Desk

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor, England. PHOTO: DAN KITWOOD/GETTY IMAGES

February 14, 2023

World

Italy’s Hard-Right Leader Vexes Europe by Playing Nice, Mostly

Some still fear an authoritarian turn, but Giorgia Meloni has surprised many by showing a pragmatic streak since coming to power. Now Europe is not sure what to do.

By Editors Desk

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy at a news conference with NATO’s general secretary in Rome in November.Credit...Vincenzo Pinto/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

January 08, 2023

Americas

Mexico resists EU pressure to approve trade deal after legal changes

Adviser to president raises concerns over amendments, saying deal should not be split for separate approvals

By Editors Desk

Hector Vasconcelos denies Mexico is holding up the trade agreement © Ginnette Riquelme/Reuters

January 08, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

‘Like a fireball’: Vladimir Putin unveils new plan to scare the world

The Russian President is hoping one of his new “wonder weapons” will restore his tough-man image – and he’s ordered a warship to parade it to the world.

By Editors Desk

Vladimir Putin appears keen to restore his tarnished tough-man image. Picture: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/AFP

January 01, 2023

World

New Year: Countries around the world celebrate after Covid lull

Countries around the world have celebrated New Year, after two years of muted or cancelled events due to the Covid pandemic.

By Editors Desk

GETTY IMAGES / Thousands of people gathered in Wuhan and released balloons as 2023 began

December 27, 2022

World

Russia’s Medvedev ‘predictions’ showcase Moscow mentality - analysis

Dmitry Medvedev's predictions were ostensibly part of a series of “New Year” predictions and could be seen as a kind of mocking or jest, but they also reveal Moscow's mentality.

By Editors Desk

Photo credit: SPUTNIK/EKATERINA SHTUKINA/POOL VIA REUTERS

December 13, 2022

World

‘Qatargate’: European Parliament VP Eva Kaili stripped of role amid corruption scandal

The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to strip Eva Kaili of her role as vice president of the assembly after she and others were charged for allegedly receiving cash and gifts from Qatar in return for influencing decisions.

By Editors Desk

REUTERS I/ Eva Kaili was arrested on Saturday and has reportedly had her assets frozen

December 02, 2022

World

Finland's Sanna Marin says Europe would be in trouble without US

Finnish PM Sanna Marin has said Europe is "not strong enough" to stand up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on its own, and has had to rely on US support.

By Editors Desk

November 30, 2022

Tech

EU threatens Musk with Twitter ban

The platform must censor according to EU rules, the Brussels market overseer warns

By Editors Desk

October 05, 2022

Tech

Apple Will Be Forced to Switch Its Chargers by 2024...At Least in Europe

Members of the EU parliament voted to force Apple to change its chargers to the standard USB-C port.

By Editors Desk

A USB-C cable and Apple Inc. iPhone. A USB-C cable and Apple Inc. iPhone.Photographer: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Getty Images

September 30, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War

Putin names orchestrator of Nord Stream blasts

Sanctioning Russia is no longer enough for the US, which has now switched to sabotage, the president claimed

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO. © Jens Büttner / picture alliance via Getty Images

September 28, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War

Nord Stream leaks ‘not a coincidence’ – Borrell

The pipeline incidents “are the result of a deliberate act,” the EU’s top diplomat said

By Editors Desk

A man working at the construction site at the landfall area of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in Lubmin, northeastern Germany. © TOBIAS SCHWARZ / AFP

September 25, 2022

Europe

Italy election: Giorgia Meloni's far-right party Brothers of Italy wins most votes - exit polls

Exit polls suggest Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy has come top in Italy's snap general election, which, if confirmed, would likely see her become the country's first female prime minister.

By Editors Desk

Giorgia Meloni, likely Italy’s next prime minister, voted in Rome on Sunday. PHOTO: YARA NARDI/REUTERS

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