Europeans leave G7 feeling relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery to keep Trump in check
Macron hailed the G7 as an “objectively successful” summit after leaders agreed on key issues from Ukraine and Iran to critical minerals. European officials point to growing convergence with Washington,…
Finland’s parliament passes bill in support of lifting total ban on nuclear weapons
Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read More
WFP welcomes €695m donation from US as it warns acute hunger to worsen in 13 hotspots
The WFP has said it wants to reach 110 million people in the most acute need around the world this year, for which it would require €11 billion. Read More
How can Europe compete with the US and China economically? MEPs debate on The Ring
From Artificial Intelligence to rare minerals, from Trump’s tariffs to China’s cheap exports – in this edition MEPs Jörgen Walborn (EPP) and Lina Gálvez (S&D) talk about the global economic…
Six takeaways from the G7 summit in Évian
G7 leaders gathered in France for a high-stakes meeting over the last three days to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and world challenges. Here is what you need to know.…
Germany and Poland sign new defence deal as balance of power in Europe shifts
Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries. Read…
Zelenskyy heads to Brussels buoyed by new G7 commitments
Ukraine secured fresh G7 military and diplomatic backing, including air defence support, as pressure grows on Russia to negotiate. Read More
Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in health CEO murder trial, judge says
Brian Thompson was killed in December 2024 as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Paris just opened a floating bookshop under Notre-Dame – and it has DJ sets
The floating venue, called Nanna, offers more than 5,000 books in a self-service setup where visitors can borrow freely – with no obligation to return them. Read More