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Ukraine: Time for the West to make up its mind

June 14, 2022 4:03 am

The indecision of its allies could doom the country to a long war of attrition that’s to Russia’s advantage. 

Why Macron should fear parliamentary vote, in 3 charts

June 13, 2022 9:49 pm

French leader has been bleeding voters since winning April’s presidential election.

US Capitol riots panel makes case election fraud claims were Trump vs. ‘Team Normal’

June 13, 2022 7:58 pm

The January 6 select panel’s second day of public hearings on Monday focused on the former president’s promotion of his false fraud claims.

Germany’s Habeck vows tougher antitrust law after fuel relief flop

June 13, 2022 3:14 pm

Move could target oil companies’ profits.

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Macron’s enduring devotion to mediocre mediation

June 13, 2022 4:03 am

Neither France nor the leader himself have proven the intermediary he conceives them to be.

Olaf Scholz gets lost in communication over war in Ukraine

June 13, 2022 4:02 am

The German chancellor is struggling to explain his foreign policy goals to allies and citizens.

Right-wing candidates set to make gains in local Italian elections: Exit polls

June 13, 2022 12:10 am

The mayoral and regional votes are the last main test before a national election next year, offering the right a chance to show its mettle.

French far-left firebrand puts Macron’s majority on the line

June 12, 2022 9:04 pm

A new left-wing alliance has made big gains in the first round of parliamentary elections held on Sunday.

US senators strike bipartisan gun safety agreement

June 12, 2022 6:28 pm

The emerging framework is a major breakthrough in talks following back-to-back mass shootings. Negotiators’ next challenge: writing legislation that can get 60 votes.

Italy’s Salvini under fire over failed Russia trip

June 12, 2022 4:59 pm

The Moscow-funded trip was cancelled after widespread criticism in Rome.

Australia settles French sub snub for half a billion euros

June 11, 2022 6:02 pm

New Prime Minister Albanese pledged to settle the row after taking office last month.

Inside the OSCE’s botched withdrawal from Ukraine

June 11, 2022 5:01 pm

When the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission withdrew from Ukraine in the first days of Russia’s invasion, it left local staff behind — with tragic consequences.

Lloyd Austin: US ‘determined’ to keep Taiwan’s status quo

June 11, 2022 9:43 am

Washington opposes Taiwan independence but will continue to send arms and prevent Chinese coercion, the Defense secretary says.

Ukraine could be an inflection point for the West

June 11, 2022 1:38 am

We must have the courage to strategically rethink Europe’s future.

US ditches negative COVID test for international visitors

June 10, 2022 5:13 pm

The White House said that the CDC still may bring back the requirement depending on rising COVID-19 cases.

Europe’s need to catch up with software-led New Defense

June 10, 2022 4:08 am

Ensuring security will require investment in the next generation of military technologies.

Boris Johnson’s awful year is only getting worse

June 10, 2022 4:00 am

After barely retaining his MPs’ support in a dramatic confidence vote this week, the British prime minister is far from out of the woods.

Iran nuclear deal nears potential ‘fatal blow’ as Tehran removes cameras, watchdog chief says

June 9, 2022 9:10 pm

Dismantling the cameras poses a ‘serious challenge’ to the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

British, Moroccan citizens sentenced to death in Kremlin-backed show trial

June 9, 2022 6:40 pm

The three have one month to appeal and possibly receive a reduced sentence. Otherwise, they face death by firing squad.

Cyprus has gas for Europe. A decades-old conflict is keeping it untouched

June 9, 2022 6:23 pm

Europe is looking for ways to wean itself off Russian gas. But Turkey and Greece can’t agree on how to extract gas from Europe’s own territory.

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