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German lawmakers float ‘Euro Eyes’ spy network amid uncertainty on US intel

German lawmakers float ‘Euro Eyes’ spy network amid uncertainty on US intel

Senior German lawmakers sound alarm bells that a sudden cutoff could leave Europe dangerously exposed.

Europe scrambles to aid Ukraine after US intelligence cutoff

Europe scrambles to aid Ukraine after US intelligence cutoff

France warms to idea of seizing Russian assets in Europe

ANALYSIS

The EU is doing exactly what Trump wants. He still doesn’t care.

Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents

Trump wants to destroy the EU — and rebuild it in his image

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Trump has a new European leader coming to his doorstep 

Trump has a new European leader coming to his doorstep 

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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

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Tariffs will add excitement to 2026 World Cup, Trump says

Tariffs will add excitement to 2026 World Cup, Trump says

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Trump strikes dark tone as he seeks to restart Iran nuclear talks

Trump strikes dark tone as he seeks to restart Iran nuclear talks

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Poland seeks access to nuclear arms and looks to build half-million-man army

Poland seeks access to nuclear arms and looks to build half-million-man army

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Germany's Merz has 2 weeks to deliver historic spending revolution

Germany’s Merz has 2 weeks to deliver historic spending revolution

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Turkey's Erdoğan tries to sink popular rival in flood of court battles

Turkey’s Erdoğan tries to sink popular rival in flood of court battles

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Trump issues threat of sanctions, tariffs on Russia in push for cease-fire

Trump threatens large-scale sanctions, tariffs on Russia in push for cease-fire

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Intense Russian attacks force Ukraine to consider pulling out of Kursk

Intense Russian attacks force Ukraine to consider pulling out of Kursk

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Jordan treads lightly with Trump, hoping to avoid mass displacement of Palestinians 

Jordan treads lightly with Trump, hoping to avoid mass displacement of Palestinians 

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The EU is doing exactly what Trump wants. He still doesn’t care.

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France

France warms to idea of seizing Russian assets in Europe

France warms to idea of seizing Russian assets in Europe

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French economy minister floats taxing the rich to fund military buildup

France floats taxing the rich to fund military buildup

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EU backs off call to explore reviving Russian gas for Slovakia

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Albania to block TikTok in the coming days

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Britain

JD Vance sparks British fury as he mocks Ukraine peacekeeping plan

JD Vance sparks British fury as he mocks Ukraine peacekeeping plan

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Keir Starmer, unlikely leader of the free world

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Washington

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Trump casts doubt on NATO security agreement: ‘If they don’t pay, I’m not going to defend them’

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Trump puts new limits on Elon Musk

Trump puts new limits on Elon Musk

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Trump says ‘we’re doing very well with Russia,’ hours after threatening sanctions for bombing Ukraine

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Brussels

EPP calls for fast-track vote on omnibus simplification bill next week

EPP calls for fast-track vote on omnibus simplification bill next week

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The EU is doing exactly what Trump wants. He still doesn’t care.
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The EU is doing exactly what Trump wants. He still doesn’t care.

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EU tech chiefs say they don't target US tech

EU tech chiefs say they don’t target US tech

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Parliament to probe EU grants to Shell, Volkswagen and migrant NGOs 

Parliament to probe EU grants to Shell, VW and migrant NGOs 

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Germany

Germany splits with former frugal allies in push to boost EU military spending

Germany splits with former frugal allies in push to boost EU military spending

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Germany wants looser EU fiscal rules to meet Europe's defense challenge

Germany wants looser EU fiscal rules to meet Europe’s defense challenge

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Germany moves to overhaul debt rules to unleash major defense spending

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