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Burnham sold hope — reality is already pushing back
LONDON — Britain’s new prime minister spent his first statement to parliament promising to “bring back hope.” Over 204 minutes he showed how many of those hopes are likely to face hard reality.
US says it launched ‘large and powerful’ strikes on Iran as talks stall
The U.S. on Tuesday launched a new series of strikes against Iranian targets as peace talks remain stalled and President Donald Trump again aired his frustration with Tehran’s leadership.
Europe feels the squeeze as Trump reels drugmakers to the U.S.
Europe is under growing pressure to make its life-sciences market more attractive as the Trump administration pushes pharmaceutical firms to shift investment to the United States.
Trump’s tariff fight with Canada looks set to outlast the midterms
The U.S.-Canada trade standoff looks likely to stretch beyond the midterm elections, and the White House appears content to let it simmer.
Leuven mayor bars Europa League game against Israeli side over security concerns
Leuven Mayor Mohamed Ridouani has blocked a UEFA Europa League match between Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise and Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva from taking place in the city, citing genuine securit
What Iceland’s snub says about the EU’s place in the world
BRUSSELS — For years, Brussels has sold EU membership as a shield against an unpredictable world: safety, stability and strength in numbers.
Work with the EU on energy to limit China’s grip, Andy Burnham urged
LONDON — Britain should join forces with the European Union to pull green supply chains out of China’s control, a think tank closely connected to the ruling Labour Party has argued.
France and Germany push for faster EU foreign- and security-policy decisions, risking national vetoes that protected sovereign interests
Paris and Berlin have thrown their weight behind a call to make EU decision-making on foreign policy and security more efficient, according to a letter seen by European media.
