The Continent

US skeptical UN-Russia talks will free trapped Ukrainian grain

June 5, 2022 6:33 pm

Russian officials are offering to allow Ukrainian grain safe passage through a Russian blockade in exchange for sanctions relief.

Le Maire: France in talks with UAE for Russia oil alternatives

June 5, 2022 6:01 pm

UAE could provide a ‘temporary solution,’ French finance minister tells Europe1 Radio.

Australia complains to Beijing over ‘dangerous’ move by Chinese jet

June 5, 2022 2:44 pm

Incident took place in international airspace over the South China Sea late last month.

Germany tackles Nazi-era abortion law as women warn of growing obstacles

June 5, 2022 10:00 am

The country’s debate on so-called abortion advertising is paving the way to examining the legality of abortion itself, activists say.

Ukraine announces deaths of EU, Australian foreign fighters

June 4, 2022 5:10 pm

International Legion of Defense of Ukraine thanks French, German, Dutch and Australian volunteers lost in combat.

Facebook’s public strategy outgrew Sheryl Sandberg

June 4, 2022 3:34 pm

The company’s public strategy has changed as its challenges moved from business to politics.

Can long Covid lead to death? A new analysis suggests it could

June 4, 2022 12:10 pm

The CDC is beginning to look at death certificates that indicate more than 100 people who died had long Covid.

Estonian court jails woman over Chinese espionage charges

June 4, 2022 12:02 pm

Gerli Mutso sentenced to eight and a half years in prison.

US general calls on West to send fighter jets to Ukraine ‘as soon as possible’

June 4, 2022 11:30 am

He added that sending Soviet-era MiG fighters to Ukraine in the near term is the best “immediate solution.”

Williams recommended to be next US Army Europe commander

June 4, 2022 10:03 am

The West Point superintendent would become the first Black general to head the Germany-based command.

Germany approves constitutional change to boost military

June 3, 2022 5:44 pm

A vast majority of lawmakers voted to put a special €100 billion military makeover fund into Germany’s constitution.

The alternative Platinum Jubilee jukebox: 10 anti-royal songs

June 3, 2022 4:36 pm

If you’d rather drop your trousers to the queen than wave a flag at her, these tunes may be for you.

Cheers for Brexiteers! UK pushes for return of crown logo on pint glasses

June 3, 2022 1:31 pm

The stamp, which had a legal value until 2006, will remain purely decorative.

Can long COVID lead to death? A new analysis suggests it could

June 3, 2022 12:20 pm

The CDC is beginning to look at death certificates that indicate more than 100 people who died had long COVID.

Putin’s war is forcing Moldova to escape Russia’s gas trap

June 3, 2022 12:00 pm

Chișinău wants closer ties with the EU, but first has to get out of a toxic relationship with Moscow’s energy exports.

Biden demands action on guns: ‘How much more carnage are we willing to accept?’

June 3, 2022 5:08 am

In a rare prime-time address, the president weighed in forcefully — and specifically — on the issue that’s gutting communities across the country.

Greens and rig workers call a truce in Europe’s oil capital

June 3, 2022 4:48 am

The green movement seeks to fix one of its biggest screw-ups.

Queen pulls out of Platinum Jubilee service after experiencing ‘discomfort’

June 2, 2022 5:44 pm

Queen will miss service at St Paul’s Cathedral, as will Prince Andrew, who tested positive for COVID-19.

UK MPs raise alarm about secret arms export fines

June 2, 2022 4:01 am

Customs chiefs refuse to reveal the export destinations or the goods exported when firms are fined.

Europe’s east gets its day

June 2, 2022 4:00 am

The region’s growing influence is an acceleration of trends that have been evident for some time.

Denmark votes to scrap EU defense opt-out

June 1, 2022 9:22 pm

Russia’s war in Ukraine prompts Danes to ditch skepticism about closer security integration.

UK seeks US approval to send rocket systems to Ukraine

June 1, 2022 7:22 pm

The proposal to send US-made Multiple Launch Rocket Systems comes after the White House announced it is sending similar weapons.

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