Policy
AI crashes Washington’s biggest party weekend
DC’s fascination with artificial intelligence is permeating after-hours social life in the capital, including this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner festivities.
EU energy supplies targeted in Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Russia has nothing to fear from EU in South Caucasus, Armenia insists
Macron wants to open ‘debate’ on European nuclear deterrent
Ukraine FM shows resolve after US aid delays — but warns of threats to global security
The Trump trial takes a turn
Don’t just assume Trump will back Russia, says Polish foreign minister
Italy can do without Russian gas, says energy minister
Rome has no reason to oppose EU sanctions targeting Russian LNG, Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin says.
MEP Krah accessed ‘sensitive’ documents, EU Parliament trade committee chair says
Charges of spying and corruption spark call for internal parliamentary probe.
Putin ‘likely’ didn’t order Navalny’s death in February, US agencies believe: WSJ
U.S. intelligence agencies agree Russian president probably didn’t order opposition leader’s killing “at that moment,” according to report.
France gets a reprieve on credit rating, but doubts persist on fiscal outlook
Moody’s and Fitch keep assessments unchanged, but are cautious on French government’s ability to meet deficit targets.
Forbes Russia journalist placed under house arrest
Sergei Mingazov is accused of spreading false information about the Russian military.
Britain’s US ambassador finds herself in the middle of a succession storm
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.
How Zelenskyy gave US House speaker a deadline for military aid
A December meeting influenced Mike Johnson’s decision to approve military aid for Kyiv.
Bird flu in US cows: Should Europe be worried?
One in five samples of retail milk in the U.S. have tested positive for viral fragments.
The king’s health: After annus horribilis, finally some good news
British royals Kate Middleton and King Charles continue to battle cancer.
King Charles III heads back to work as cancer treatment continues
Cautiously upbeat statement from Buckingham Palace comes as British ruler continues cancer treatment.
EU pledges further €68M in humanitarian aid for Palestinians
“The critical condition of Palestinians in extreme peril is getting disastrous beyond words,” the European Commissioner for Crisis Management said.
Azerbaijan president: COP29 won’t stop us investing in ‘god-given’ gas
President Ilham Aliyev used a Berlin climate speech to push for major foreign investments to boost its natural gas exports to Europe.
Cops step in as Gaza protest hits Nancy Pelosi’s Oxford speech
Campaign group holds silent protest at prestigious English university.
Brits charged with helping Russia after suspected arson attack on Ukraine-linked firm
UK foreign secretary David Cameron ‘deeply concerned’ by allegations Brits worked ‘to benefit the Russian state.’
Blinken tells Beijing: Stop boosting Russia or face punishments
He says China needs to do more to curb precursor chemical exports fueling the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic.
China’s fast-fashion app Shein will face tougher EU tech rules
Europe tightens scrutiny of China-based tech companies.
Xi warns Blinken: Stop being two-faced
America is “saying one thing and doing another,” Chinese leader cautions top US diplomat.
Ouagadougou vs. the BBC
Burkina Faso’s Russian-allied military junta targets Western media outlets.
Putin wants to divide the US and Britain. Is it working?
“America will always defend democracy in its hour of need. We tell our allies: We will stand with you. We tell our adversaries: Don’t mess with us.” …
EU weighs sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas
Brussels hasn’t yet gone after Moscow’s gas sector.
Ukraine arrests agri minister over land-grab corruption accusations
Mykola Solskyi offered his resignation on Thursday.
Greece, Spain will refuse to send Ukraine air defense systems
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s launcher hopes dashed in Athens and Madrid.