At End of NATO Summit, Leaders Find Much to Agree on Despite Trump’s Insults

The alliance restated its commitment to collective defense and reiterated its support for Ukraine.

By Steven Erlanger

Ships to pay higher EU carbon fees as Brussels seeks to close loophole

Move to strengthen rules on emissions charges risks causing tensions with trading partners

Danish PM to Trump: 'Greenland has been very clear, it does not want to be part of the US'

In an interview with Le Monde, the Danish leader reflects on Donald Trump's statements at the NATO summit in Ankara regarding a potential US takeover of the island, as well as on the strategic autonomy for Europe that she is calling for.

European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th

Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issues Much of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued communities. But there is still a widespread lack of progress among countries in dealing with the climate crisis, according to the latest edition of an influential environmental scorecard. The biennial Yale University index again ranks Estonia as the...

By Oliver Milman

Trump explains why he's flying old Air Force One back to DC

Trump says the new Air Force One is heading to Mildenhall Air Force Base in the United Kingdom so troops can tour the aircraft after NATO summit.

European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension

Lawmakers call FIFA decision to scrap Balogun suspension after Trump intervention 'a disgrace'.

Trump opposes Carroll getting $5 million damages verdict, cites last-ditch Supreme Court bid

Trump has been found liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department store.

EU to open 6th negotiating cluster for Ukraine next week

The EU plans to open cluster 6 External Relations for Ukraine and Moldova at a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels on 14 July.

By Tetyana Vysotska,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech

Apple lost its challenge on Wednesday against landmark EU rules that designate its app stores and operating system iOS as gatekeepers subject to obligations aimed at giving rivals more room to compete. The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), which sets out a list of dos and don’ts ‌for Big Tech with the threat of fines of as much as 10 per cent of a company’s global annual turnover, has triggered legal challenges by Apple, Meta and ByteDance since it took effect in May 2023. The ruling by the...

By Reuters

From Spain trade to Greenland threats: Key points from Trump's NATO comments

US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies Wednesday at a summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war with Iran threatened to overshadow the key gathering. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire was "over", then took aim at NATO allies who failed to back his campaign against Tehran. And he insisted he still wanted Greenland, calling European resistance to his stance a "big problem". Angela Diffley takes a look at some of the main takeaways from the US president's remarks.

By FRANCE24

Trump’s new midterm strategy? Call every Democrat a communist

Preliminary findings from focus groups conducted by his team suggest this rhetoric strongly energizes Trump's core supporters

By Nandita Bose

Trump’s CUSMA tactics could make employers act as if it ‘never existed’

Annual reviews could chill investment, upset supply chains, and force firms to plan for persistent uncertainty, says a U.S. trade specialist

By Tracy Moran

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran

Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot 'humanitarian zone' in south Gaza: Report

President Trump's Board of Peace proposes a pilot humanitarian zone in Rafah, Gaza, for vetted civilians.

Brent Price Jumps 6.3% To $78.8 A Barrel After Trump's Iran Deal Remark

The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3 per cent to $78.80 a barrel. US benchmark crude surged 6.4 per cent to $75.00 a barrel.

EU aims to cut dependency on soy, oilseed imports for Livestock

By Max Ramsay

Air passengers to gain better protection under new EU regulations

European Parliament members voted on Tuesday to approve extensive changes to air passenger rights, aiming to secure faster compensation and improved transparency for travellers. The new regulations, passed with 646 votes in favour, 12 against, and 3 abstentions, mark a significant update to the existing framework which has been in place since 2004. Passengers will […]

Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot 'humanitarian zone' in south Gaza: Official

EU challenges Hungary's food, drugstore margin caps in top court - report

Trump Tells Bessent To Halt US Trade With Spain, Calls Madrid A "Wasted Cause"

Trump Tells Bessent To Halt US Trade With Spain, Calls Madrid A "Wasted Cause" During a NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade with Spain over defense spending. "I didn't speak to Spain. Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," Trump told reporters. "By the way, I'd like you to cut it off," the president said, turning to Bessent, who replied: "Yes, sir." Trump then added, "T...

By Tyler Durden

‘So hot’, great friend, Trump praises Nicki Minaj 

US President Donald Trump publicly praised rapper Nicki Minaj at the White House, calling her “so hot” and a “great friend.” Discover more about their meet Read More: https://punchng.com/so-hot-great-friend-trump-praises-nicki-minaj/

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Trump calls Nicki Minaj ‘so hot’ during White House event

United States President Donald Trump has publicly praised rapper Nicki Minaj, describing her as "so hot" while welcoming her at a White House Rose Garden luncheon. The post Trump calls Nicki Minaj ‘so hot’ during White House event appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Romania needs to pass six laws to get the remaining EUR 4.5 bln Resilience grants, PM says

By iuliane