The Continent
Boris Johnson rocked by resignation of top ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid
Senior Cabinet ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit UK Cabinet, as officials insist exits are not coordinated.
Man accused of Caruana Galizia murder confesses, says he won’t be ‘going down alone’
UK seals data pact with South Korea
Germany readies gas emergency law amid fears of Russian cutoff
US military’s newest weapon against China and Russia: Hot air
Former top official says No. 10 not telling the truth over scandal hit MP
Brussels’ new innovation plan likely won’t meet startups’ demands
Inside Emmanuel Macron’s failed one-man diplomacy mission on Ukraine
A behind-the-scenes documentary on Macron’s diplomatic efforts to stop the war in Ukraine exposes diplomatic failures and a hyper-personalized approach to foreign policy.
Belgium paves way to send convicted terrorist to Iran
There is growing international pressure not to back treaty that would allow Iranians convicted in Belgium to serve their sentences in Iran.
Unions take post-COVID chance to squeeze airports and airlines
The power dynamic between unions and airports and airlines has shifted in favor of labor — and they’re acting.
Pope hoping to visit Moscow, Kyiv to ‘serve the cause of peace’
Francis has repeatedly said he would visit Russia to facilitate peace if Putin was willing, but has previously shown no interest in visiting Ukraine.
Glacier collapse in Italy kills 7, 13 missing
Temperature at the summit has mainly stayed above freezing since May.
UK risks Chinese anger over trade talks with Taiwan
Beijing issues warning over London’s talks with Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator.
Russia’s Jews fear resurgent anti-Semitism amid Ukraine war
Jews have fled Russia in droves, but those who remain are scared of a return to the darkest days of discrimination.
3 dead in Copenhagen mall shooting
Officials say it’s too early to speculate about the motive.
Last major Ukraine-controlled city in Luhansk region falls to Russia
Ukrainian troops have retreated from the key city of Lysychansk, according to military command.
Scholz hints at Lufthansa-like bailout for gas giant Uniper
German government is looking into options to help the energy company, chancellor says.
Ukraine says Turkey has detained Russian grain ship: Report
Kyiv’s ambassador to Turkey says investigators will decide the ship’s fate on Monday, Reuters reports.
US won’t push Ukraine to negotiate, White House official says
‘President Zelenskyy,’ John Kirby said, ‘he gets to determine how victory is decided and when and on what terms.’
Zelenskyy calls Russian missile strike near Odesa ‘deliberate’ terror
At least 21 people reported killed in the assault.
Ukraine asks Turkey to take ‘urgent measures’ over grain ship
The Zhibek Zholy was heading for the Turkish port of Karasu carrying 7,000 tons of grain.
North Macedonia backs compromise plan with Bulgaria, opening the way for EU membership
PM had called a French-led compromise ‘unacceptable’ but has now performed a U-turn.
UK MP accused of ‘groping’ suspended by Conservative Party
Chris Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip late Thursday following claims he had groped two men.
Welcome to Venice! That’ll be €10
From January 2023, day-trippers will have to pay to enter the city.
Supreme Court handcuffs Biden’s climate efforts
It also comes amid accumulating warnings from scientists that human-caused climate change is increasing the likelihood of more severe floods, droughts, storms and other calamities in the coming decades.
Belgium puts the brakes on e-scooters as injuries, annoyance grow
New rules including age restrictions aim to keep riders safe — and off the pavement.
Brussels won’t let Manneken Pis celebrate Beijing’s takeover of Hong Kong
Planned ceremony had sparked fury from democracy activists.
Rape allegations against French minister fuel debate on medical malpractice
Former MEP Chrysoula Zacharopoulou is accused of rape during medical examinations.
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Trading with the enemy is sometimes necessary
One of the great dirty secrets of war is that enemies, while slaughtering each other, often continue to trade for political, economic and moral interests — and even for military reasons.