Two people feared missing as torrential rain batters Spain’s Catalonia
Several countries in Europe issued weather alerts for heavy rainfall and storms. It comes after a large part of the continent experienced extreme heatwaves.
Dose of realism would allow Kyiv to focus on halting Russian advance
Recognising Putin is not serious about peace is first step towards effective strategy to permanently stall his attacksWhile Donald Trump โ and other western leaders โ are taking their time to catch up with reality, it is obvious that Vladimir Putin has…
Head of Trumpโs economic council circles around questions on 50 percent tariff on Brazil
Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.
Greenland is one of the new frontiers for global race to secure critical minerals
European countries and the US are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on China for these resources.
Several killed in Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
Russia fired more than 620 drones and long-range missiles overnight, killing at least six people in the latest wave of strikes, Ukraine said Saturday, adding that it was close to an agreement to receive more Patriot air-defence systems.
North Korea unconditionally backs Putinโs war in Ukraine during Lavrov visit
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov thanks Kim Jong Un for weapons and troops during visit to Wonsan
EU pauses trade retaliation against US after Trumpโs 30% tariff threat
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen calls for negotiated solution to dispute
Gisรจle Pelicot given France’s highest award
Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France’s Bastille Day.
EU suspends US trade war countermeasures while pushing for tariff deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU is negotiating for the best, but preparing for the worst.
EU delays retaliation for US steel and aluminium tariffs in search of deal
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that the European Union would extend the suspension of their countermeasures until early August.
โNow or neverโ to save โฌ26m replica of historic French ship, campaigners say
Fresh plea for funds to repair copy of frigate that carried Louis XVIโs promise of aid in American revolutionary warFrench maritime enthusiasts are battling to save a replica of an 18th-century warship that became a symbol of the countryโs historic rel…
Gisรจle Pelicot and Pharrell Williams among newly minted Lรฉgionnaires d’honneur
A total of 589 people will be decorated at the รlysรฉe Palace on Monday in recognition of their work “in the general interest”.
Russia’s agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says Ukraine
Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.
Why Grok Fell in Love With Hitler
AI expert Gary Marcus explains what went wrong with Elon Muskโs pet project, and what it means for the future of AI.
Zelenskyy slams Russia for intensifying their ‘terror, intimidation’ campaign on Ukraine
Russia fired a record 741 drones and missiles in its largest aerial attack against Ukraine on Wednesday in a significant escalation. Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, adding that it speaks volumes to the Kremlinโs sincerity in its claims of wanting to e…
EU strikes deal with Indonesia to strengthen trade ties
The long-awaited pact comes as the U.S. imposes tariffs on trade partners.
Rosie OโDonnell dismisses Trumpโs threat to revoke her US citizenship
Actor says she is latest in long list of artists, activists and celebrities to be threatened by US presidentRosie OโDonnell has shrugged off a threat from Donald Trump to revoke her US citizenship on the grounds that she is โa threat to humanityโ.The N…
Leaders of EU and Mexico criticise Trump’s 30% tariffs while urging unity
Several European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have expressed disappointment at the 30% tariffs US President Donald Trump has announced, but maintained openness to reach a negotiated solution.
Secret Service had major โfailuresโ ahead of Butler assassination attempt
Chuck Grassley, who requested the report, said in a statement that what occurred at the rally was the result of โa series of bad decisions and bureaucratic handicaps.โ
EU pauses tariff response to US, Indonesia trade breakthrough announced
Most member countries support the Commission’s stance and will not push for retaliation before the 1 August deadline. Von der Leyen also announced progress towards an “ambitious” free trade deal with Indonesia.
Several people injured in second night of anti-migrant unrest in Spanish town
Authorities say at least one person arrested after disorder broke out in Torre Pacheco over attack on pensionerSeveral people were hurt in a second night of anti-migrant unrest in the town of Torre Pacheco in south-east Spain after a pensioner was beat…
Macron calls on EU to โdefend European interests resolutelyโ from Trump tariffs
French president says bloc should be ready for trade war after 30% tariff threat but other EU leaders call for calmThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called on the EU to โdefend European interests resolutelyโ after Donald Trump threatened to im…
French prisoner escapes in fellow inmate’s bag, officials say
Investigations have been launched after a man escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison on Friday.
Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Sikorski: Anti-immigrant hysteria harms Poland
On Saturday, the head of Polish diplomacy expressed concern over growing anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. “There is no acquiescence to the escalating campaign of racism and the anti-Semitism fuelled by it,” Radosลaw Sikorski said in a recordin…
A more intelligent approach to AI regulation
Legislators should focus on mitigating specific harms rather than anticipating broader concerns
North Korean leader Kim reaffirms support for Russia in Ukraine conflict
North Korea is ready to “unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership as regards the tackling of the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis.”
Dozens of Palestinians reported killed at aid station despite EU-Israel deal
The bloc’s top diplomats are set to consider downgrading ties with Israel at a meeting on Tuesday.
Most people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds
YouGov survey suggests majority support idea of Britain returning to bloc โ but not on same terms it once enjoyedA decade after MPs voted to hold the referendum that led to Britain leaving the European Union, a poll has found majorities in the blocโs f…
Trump threatens to revoke US citizenship of longtime critic Rosie OโDonnell
The president โ who has already sought to limit birthright citizenship for the children of some immigrants โ has no clear authority to do so.
Warning sign in new poll: Trumpโs voters donโt love his tariffs
In an exclusive POLITICO-Public First poll, Republican voters show limited support for the presidentโs handling of China.
EU biofuel projects in the โbreadbasket of Congoโ could threaten food security, investigation finds
The company claims it is using โdegraded landsโ, but Congo is in dire need of more homegrown food according to the UN.
Over 70 arrested in UK at protests in support of banned Palestine Action group
More than 70 people were arrested Saturday at protests in the UK against the Palestine Action group being proscribed a terrorist organization by the British government, following a break-in and vandalism at a Royal Air Force base.ย In London, it was th…
Carbon markets arenโt a cop-out, theyโre a climate solution
Carbon markets are not a silver bullet, but they are a proven tool in the climate policy toolbox and when the stakes are this high, no credible tool should be left on the shelf.
What if Ukraine falls? This is no longer a hypothetical question โ and it must be answered urgently | Simon Tisdall
Europe offers platitudes, Trump dithers, and Ukraine and its extraordinary people stand on the brink. Nato must step upFor 40 cruel and bloody months, Ukraine has fought the Russian invader. Since February 2022, when Moscowโs full-scale, countrywide on…
Inside the ghost museums of Ukraine: exhibits replaced by fragments of war and occupation
The curators of shattered historical buildings near the eastern frontline are preserving wartime memories as they reconstruct their collectionsThe museum of local history in the eastern Ukrainian town of Izium has, like the community around it, endured…
How mining companies are adapting to newly assertive African states
Global race for critical minerals has emboldened countries to demand more control of their resources
โRory maniaโ: Local hero boosts golf as Northern Ireland hosts Open
Region where shots were once synonymous with conflict cashes in on championship
Ireland begins complex forensic dig to locate 796 babies
Children are believed to be buried in septic tank and grounds of a notorious former mother and baby home
More than 70 arrested at UK protests in support of banned group Palestine Action
In London, it was the second straight week that protesters gathered to support the pro-Palestinian activist group. The government moved to ban Palestine Action after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, England, o…
Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un voices โunconditionalโ support for Moscow as Russian foreign minister visits
North Korean leader meets Sergei Lavrov in โatmosphere full of warm comradely trustโ; six people killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine. What we know on day 1,236Read all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading…
North Korea reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
The North Korean leader pledges backing for Moscow, during talks with Russia’s foreign minister.
Trumpโs 10% tariff on most UK goods โhere to stayโ, says Lord Mandelson
British ambassador to US believes universal levy unlikely to change but there is โscopeโ for negotiations in some sectorsThe 10% tariffs on most UK goods imported into the US are likely โhere to stayโ, according to Lord Mandelson.The British ambassador…
Macron calls on EU to ‘defend European interests’ in US tariff talks
Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a 30% tariff hike for Mexico and the European Union will start on August 1. Emmanuel Macron called on the bloc to ‘step up the preparation of credible countermeasures’ if the two sides failed to reach an agreemen…
โA slap in the faceโ: EU leaders, industry reel from Trumpโs tariff shock
Brussels has repeatedly delayed retaliatory action in hopes of reaching a negotiated solution. But now leaders are calling for tough countermeasures to defend European interests.
EU will be reeling over how to tackle trade talks after Trumpโs 30% tariff threat
Bloc had already backtracked from tough talk to seeking a bare bones deal โ but US president has turned tables againSecond-guessing Donald Trump is a foolโs errand.But Saturdayโs shock threat to impose tariffs of 30% on the EU is a blow to the blocโs c…
Slovakia aims to reach deal with EU on ending Russian gas supplies by Tuesday, Fico says
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter.
Italian court hands Meloni partial victory in UniCredit banking merger battle
The future of UniCredit’s controversial takeover bid of BPM remains in doubt after the ruling.
Russian drone attack: The goal is to ‘terrorise the Ukrainian population’
At least six people were killed overnight and on Saturday as Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has further dampened hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more …
Europe needs infrastructure overhaul to tackle summer heatwaves, expert says
With increasingly frequent and intense summer heatwaves, Europe needs to overhaul its urban infrastructure in order to handle rising temperatures, said Dr. Chloe Brimicombe, climate scientist at the Royal Meteorological society. Brimicombe said Europe…
Israel and EU reach deal for slow resumption of humanitarian aid in Gaza
Under pressure from Europe, Israel says it will once again allow aid deliveries into the Palestinian enclave. However, on the ground, aid groups are struggling to see any tangible effects from the agreement.
European Foreign Ministers express deep concern over ‘deteriorating situation in Georgia’
A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig’as accession process.
EU to tax tobacco, large companies to fund next budget
Whilst EU countries want an ambitious budget, they will also have to repay the bloc’s โฌ650 billion covid loans from 2028. The budget proposals must be approved unanimously.
Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from August 1
Europe ‘remain[s] ready to continue working towards an agreement by August 1’ and ‘will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests,’ European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen responded in a statement.
Trump hits EU with sweeping 30 percent tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump declared a full-scale trade war with the European Union on Saturday, imposing 30 percent tariffs on the bloc. In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump said: โStarting on August 1, 2025, we will charge the European Union a Tariff of only 30 percent on EU [โฆ]
Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico
The president made the announcement on social media, even as the EU was hoping for a trade agreementDonald Trump announced on Saturday that goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% US tariff rate starting 1 August, in lett…
Trump says he will impose 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico from August 1
US president issues new threats against trading partners in letters posted to social media
Trump announces 30% tariff on EU goods from August, Brussels seeks talks
“Understand that the 30% number is far less than what is needed to eliminate the Trade Deficit disparity we have within the EU,” reads the letter.
Canada pauses new tariff threats as Trump escalates
The presidentโs letter to the prime minister extends the trade deadline to Aug. 1.
Trump delayed his tariffs again. This could be the last time.
Trump insiders maintain that it would make little sense โ politically or from a policy standpoint โ for the president to offer any further extensions on trade.
US State Department lays off more than 1,300 people
Diplomats called the cuts โnihilisticโ and illogical.
Erdoฤan hails new page in Turkeyโs history as Kurdish fighters lay down arms
President publicly expresses support for peace process with PKK to end a four-decade insurgency
Turkey’s leader says PKK disarmament opens ‘new page in history’ after group lays down arms
Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the disarmament of the Kurdish PKK militant group as a victory for his country after its members began laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony on Friday.
EU risks breaking international law over Israel gas deal, say campaigners
Europe accused of โtrampling over Palestinian rightsโ with deal linked to imports from pipeline running parallel to Gaza coastThe EU is โtrampling over Palestinian rightsโ and risks breaching international law, over an energy deal signed with Israel to…
Slovakiaโs Fico eyes deal Tuesday on EUโs Russian gas ban and sanctions package
Slovakia has blocked the EU sanctions package over Bratislava’s concerns that a European Commission proposal to end Russian gas imports could damage its economic interests.
French army chief says Russia ‘will pose a real threat before 2030’
General Thierry Burkhard sought to raise public awareness in France about the need to support the defense budget during a rare press conference on Friday. He warned that Russia ‘will continue to rearm’ and establish ‘a force that will constitute a real…
Srebrenica massacre commemoration: 30 years later, the enduring bitterness of grieving families
Thousands of Bosnians gathered at the site of the largest massacre of civilians in Europe since the end of World War II. Many drew parallels between the 1995 genocide and the current situation in Gaza, believing that ‘the world has learned nothing,’ wh…
White House probe fuels speculation Trump could oust Fed chief Powell
The investigation into cost overruns on a renovation of Fed headquarters is drawing concern that it’s a pretext to eventually fire the central bank chief.
New Caledoniaโs leaders reach โhistoricโ deal on French territoryโs future
The agreement follows deadly riots in 2024, triggered by Franceโs proposal to revise New Caledoniaโs electoral roll.
Collectors can fight to pay ยฃ7m for a Birkin โ but the โitโ handbag is no longer cool | Lauren Cochrane
As prices have ratcheted up, the bag created for Jane Birkin has lost its bohemian edge and its fashion appealThe news that Jane Birkinโs original Hermรจs bag has sold for a record-breaking โฌ8.6m (ยฃ7.4m) at auction will no doubt cause some jaws to drop …
โHistoryโs most devastating document of warโ: the simple yet graphic details of the Bayeux tapestry
Hand-stitched depiction of Battle of Hastings pulls viewers into story of friendship and betrayal, vengeance and despairโAngli et Franciโ โ these Latin words embroidered on the Bayeux tapestry may be the first time those cartoon rivals, the English and…
Britain and Franceโs special responsibility for Europe
Emmanuel Macronโs state visit to the UK was a chance to celebrate a โreconvergenceโ of interests
Deal struck to create new state of New Caledonia
French Prime Minister Franรงois Bayrou hailed the agreement for a โunique organizationโ enshrined in France’s constitution.ย
Russia fires over 600 drones, missiles in massive barrage targeting western Ukraine
Russia launched a massive barrage of more than 600 drones and missiles in an overnight attack Saturday on western Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 14 others. President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his Western allies to send “more tha…
Russia launched 26 missiles and 597 drones at Ukraine, Zelenskyy said
The Ukrainian leader urged Western leaders to impose additional sanctions, and said the ‘war can only be stopped through strength.’
Trump weighs new Ukraine aid package
The administrationโs first military assistance to Ukraine would come after a controversial halt in weapons to Kyiv.
Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash
The investigation found that the fuel control switches were moved, but why this happened is still unknown. All but one of the 242 people on board, as well as 19 people on the ground, were killed in the crash.
Trump delayed his tariffs again. This could be the last time.
Trump insiders maintain that it would make little sense โ politically or from a policy standpoint โ for the president to offer any further extensions on trade.
Sweden set to rent cells in Estonian jails as it runs out of room for its prisoners
Centre-right government rejects long-established national policies focused on rehabilitation and reintegrationSweden is moving away from criminal rehabilitation in favour of US-style mass incarceration, experts have said, as the country prepares to ren…
UN refugee agency tries to help millions of displaced Ukrainians stay close to home
Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.
โItโs blitz, blitz, blitzโ: Kyivโs shelters fill up as Russia intensifies aerial attacks
People in Ukrainian capital are exhausted and struggling for normality amid a dramatic rise in bombardmentAt 1am on Thursday, Dartsia Liuba went to the basement of her Kyiv apartment building with her two children and husband, Roma. The air-raid siren …
Brussels, my love? US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine – for how long?
In this edition of our weekly talk show, panellists discussed the situation in Ukraine, Moldova’s desire to fast-track EU accession and the future role of women in the military.
Tidings from my stock market humble pie
Retail investors who bought the dip after the tariff sell-off have done well but the outlook for US shares is still challenged
Trumpโs frustration with Putin prompts shift of tone on Ukraine
US president softens his rhetoric but it is unclear whether this will result in tangible support in the war against Russia
Director Athina Rachel Tsangari on her pungent rural drama Harvest: โYou can smell the milkโ
The Greek filmmaker talks about shooting in Scotland, her hierarchy-free approach and why โwe always dance the film firstโ
Risotto rice under threat from flamingoes in north-eastern Italy
Farmers are seeking ways to fend off birds who are stirring up soil in flooded paddy fields in Ferrara provinceAn unusual bird is ravaging crops and infuriating farmers in north-eastern Italy: the flamingo.Flamingos are relatively recent arrivals in th…
The anti-heatwave holiday: a two-day trek down the Alpsโ biggest glacier
A hike along Switzerlandโs Aletsch offers escape from the summer heat โ but comes with a poignant sense of time running out
From tiger-nut milk to strawberry pasta: what Europeans eat to beat the heat
Guardian correspondents reflect on the cultural history and folk origins behind the sacred snacks, icy soups and accidental refreshments seen as summer essentials in their countriesWimbledon is no stranger to strawberries, but when the Polish tennis st…
Young people donโt feel part of the EU โ and theyโre right | Francesco Grillo
Its remote, top-down structures need a fresh, citizen-led approach fit for the digital age. Letโs start by extending Erasmus to school-goersThe former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi produced his much-awaited prescription for how to reboot Europeโs…
Thomas Piketty: ‘The US’s unprecedented financial fragility explains Trump’s aggressiveness’
The idea of spontaneously harmonious free trade does not stand up to scrutiny. Faced with imbalances, the right response would be to establish a common currency, argues the economist in his column.
Ukraine war briefing: US resumes military supplies to Ukraine, Zelenskyy announces
President says Kyiv โpreparing new European defence packagesโ; Ukraine says its drones hit fighter aircraft plant and missile production facility inside Russia. What we know on day 1,235Read all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading…
Worldโs cartoonists on this weekโs events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
The great Benghazi blunder: How a Libyan warlord humiliated Brussels ย
Europeโs mission to tackle migration flows from North Africa became a fiasco in a row over a photo opportunity.
The ICC petitions to end Russia’s plundering of Ukrainian museums
The advocacy group For Ukraine, for Their Freedom and Ours! โ a collective made up of 130 academics โ has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to swiftly issue arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and eight other senior Russian officials.
Belgium’s migration minister advocates for ‘the strictest policy ever implemented’
Anneleen Van Bossuyt has taken a hard line on migration and integration policy, while distancing herself from Vlaams Belang, the powerful far-right party in Flanders.
US has resumed military supplies to Ukraine, Zelensky says
It comes after US President Donald Trump announced a new deal to supply air defence systems via Nato.
A Dutch dangerous experiment in criminalizing compassion: How a parliamentary "slip-up" could create Europe’s harshest migration law
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Commission to rely on old tools for new EU budget challenges
The Commission wants to make sure that significantly less than 90% of the EU budget will be committed long-term from day one.
Nobel worthy Trump? Putinโs โBullsh*tโ, Emmanuel, Keir & the King
Itโs been a grim, record-breaking week for Ukraine, with Russia unleashing an unprecedented wave of missiles and drones, including decoys to overwhelm air defences. Amid the chaos, Trump seemed equally thrownโconfused by Putin, then reversing course t…
Ukraine and EU launch โฌ100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say
BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side set to invest โฌ50 million in the programme.
EU’s population hits record 450 million with numbers driven by migration, Eurostat says
The EU has recorded more deaths than births annually since 2012, which means migration is the only driver of population growth.