europe
Trump says he had ‘a very good phone call’ with Zelensky, discussed Russia-Ukraine war
World
July 20, 2024
Trump says he had ‘a very good phone call’ with Zelensky, discussed Russia-Ukraine war
CNN — Former President Donald Trump said he “had a very good phone call” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday. The call…
Trump ready to be ‘peace broker’ on Ukraine, Orban tells skeptical European leaders
World
July 17, 2024
Trump ready to be ‘peace broker’ on Ukraine, Orban tells skeptical European leaders
CNN — Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has told European leaders that Donald Trump is “ready to act as a peace broker”…
Germany moves to ban China’s Huawei, ZTE from its 5G network
Middle East
July 15, 2024
Germany moves to ban China’s Huawei, ZTE from its 5G network
London/Berlin CNN — Germany will phase out components made by China’s Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless network over…
The West finally allowed Ukraine to strike back at Russia — and it seems to be working
World
July 14, 2024
The West finally allowed Ukraine to strike back at Russia — and it seems to be working
CNN — Bankir and his men have been trying to fight off Russian attacks along the Ukrainian front lines for…
Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles heading to Ukraine
World
July 14, 2024
Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles heading to Ukraine
CNN — Poland is considering a Ukrainian proposal to intercept Russian rockets that are on course to hit cities in…
Iranian president-elect ready to set relations with Europe ‘on the right path’
Middle East
July 14, 2024
Iranian president-elect ready to set relations with Europe ‘on the right path’
CNN — Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said he looks forward to improving ties with Europe, despite accusing the continent of…
EU accuses Elon Musk’s X of misleading users
Technology
July 13, 2024
EU accuses Elon Musk’s X of misleading users
London CNN — European regulators have charged Elon Musk’s X with breaching its sweeping Digital Services Act, accusing the platform…
Macron urges new mainstream coalition, appearing to rule out working with the far left
World
July 11, 2024
Macron urges new mainstream coalition, appearing to rule out working with the far left
CNN — Three days after the second round of France’s snap parliamentary election ended in gridlock, President Emmanuel Macron broke…
From $7 graffiti to arson and a bomb plot: How Russia’s ‘shadow war’ on NATO members has evolved
World
July 10, 2024
From $7 graffiti to arson and a bomb plot: How Russia’s ‘shadow war’ on NATO members has evolved
CNN — Arson at warehouses linked to arms for Ukraine. Surveillance cameras where NATO trains Ukrainian troops. Blunt vandalism of…
Statesman, crusader… gambler: How France’s Macron blew his legacy
World
July 9, 2024
Statesman, crusader… gambler: How France’s Macron blew his legacy
Paris CNN — It feels like a lifetime ago. Emmanuel Macron marched on to the stage in 2017, a boyish…