The Continent

Inside Emmanuel Macron’s failed one-man diplomacy mission on Ukraine

July 5, 2022 4:04 am

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.

Commentary

Trading with the enemy is sometimes necessary

July 5, 2022 4:03 am

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.

Belgium paves way to send convicted terrorist to Iran

July 4, 2022 9:11 pm

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

July 4, 2022 8:08 pm

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’

July 4, 2022 3:41 pm

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

July 4, 2022 10:30 am

Temperature at the summit has mainly stayed above freezing since May.

UK risks Chinese anger over trade talks with Taiwan

July 4, 2022 4:04 am

Beijing issues warning over London’s talks with Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator.

Russia’s Jews fear resurgent anti-Semitism amid Ukraine war

July 4, 2022 4:02 am

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

July 4, 2022 2:00 am

Officials say it’s too early to speculate about the motive.

Last major Ukraine-controlled city in Luhansk region falls to Russia

July 3, 2022 11:37 pm

Ukrainian troops have retreated from the key city of Lysychansk, according to military command.

Scholz hints at Lufthansa-like bailout for gas giant Uniper

July 3, 2022 6:38 pm

German government is looking into options to help the energy company, chancellor says.

Ukraine says Turkey has detained Russian grain ship: Report

July 3, 2022 6:19 pm

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

July 3, 2022 5:04 pm

‘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

July 2, 2022 2:34 pm

At least 21 people reported killed in the assault.

Ukraine asks Turkey to take ‘urgent measures’ over grain ship

July 2, 2022 12:35 pm

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

July 1, 2022 8:48 pm

PM had called a French-led compromise ‘unacceptable’ but has now performed a U-turn.

UK MP accused of ‘groping’ suspended by Conservative Party

July 1, 2022 6:44 pm

Chris Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip late Thursday following claims he had groped two men.

Welcome to Venice! That’ll be €10

July 1, 2022 6:15 pm

From January 2023, day-trippers will have to pay to enter the city.

Teacher protests in Iran are a mounting challenge to the regime

July 1, 2022 4:30 am

Uprisings over the economy represent trouble for the ruling system, and the West should start paying attention.

Supreme Court handcuffs Biden’s climate efforts

June 30, 2022 5:57 pm

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.

Altitude

Trump is in trouble and he knows it

June 30, 2022 5:55 pm

The two big stories of this week are more closely linked than meets the eye.

Belgium puts the brakes on e-scooters as injuries, annoyance grow

June 30, 2022 3:50 pm

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

June 30, 2022 3:44 pm

Planned ceremony had sparked fury from democracy activists.

Rape allegations against French minister fuel debate on medical malpractice

June 30, 2022 2:16 pm

Former MEP Chrysoula Zacharopoulou is accused of rape during medical examinations.

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