Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it.
MUNSTER, (AP):- President Donald Trump has again threatened to pull U.S. troops out of Germany, a key NATO ally and the European…
Europe
Europe is a continent situated entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and predominantly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Through this column, we provide continuous updates on European geopolitics, political economy, the evolving landscape of Europe, and daily developments across the continent.
Another Russian oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach
KYIV, (AP):- Another oil facility deep inside Russia was reportedly on fire Wednesday after what Ukraine’s president claimed was his…
King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress
WASHINGTON (AP):- King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united…
89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital
By ELENA BECATOROS, ATHENS, (AP):- Police in Greece on Tuesday arrested an 89-year-old man who allegedly opened fire with a shotgun…
King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and JILL LAWLESS, WASHINGTON (AP):- Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain…
EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
BRUSSELS (AP):- The European Union on Wednesday was on the cusp of approving a massive loan for Ukraine as oil began flowing…
Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
LONDON (AP):- The former head of Britain’s foreign service said Tuesday he was pressured by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office…
EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East
BRUSSELS (AP):- Europe turned its attention to the Palestinians on Monday as the election defeat of Israel ally Victor Orban in…
London police, some in protective clothing, probe discarded items near Israeli Embassy
LONDON (AP):- Police in London said Friday they were investigating an incident near the Israeli Embassy involving a number of discarded items.…
Hungary’s Orbán says ‘complete renewal’ needed within his party after election loss
By JUSTIN SPIKE, BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP):- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday that his populist-nationalist Fidesz party will require a “complete…
A gunman opens fire at a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16 before killing himself
By SUZAN FRASER, ANKARA, Turkey (AP):- A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding…
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
By VOLODYMYR YURCHUK and HANNA ARHIROVA, KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- Ukrainian military personnel have shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle…
Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and VOLODYMR YURCHUK, KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- A Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa killed…
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
By VOLODYMYR YURCHUK, KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday, including in a “massive”…
UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
By JILL LAWLESS, LONDON (AP):- Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world’s economy hostage as diplomats from more than…