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Leaked memo reveals alarming German warnings over Trump
Trump’s second term will bring a “maximum concentration of power with the president,” Germany’s ambassador to the U.S. warns in confidential document obtained by Reuters.
Italy’s Meloni to attend Trump inauguration
13 times Elon Musk meddled in politics
Zelenskyy reaches out to Trump’s MAGA base in a podcast
How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk?
Always look on the bright side of life — why 2025 might be better
2024 by the numbers: From victims of war to a warming planet
Peter Mandelson will be UK’s next US ambassador
An announcement on the Blair-era heavyweight’s new role is expected from No.10 Downing Street Friday.
Britain’s Starmer tells Trump to stand with Ukraine
U.K. prime minister and U.S. president-elect spoke by phone Wednesday.
Trump says Turkey orchestrated Assad’s overthrow in Syria
U.S. president-elect said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan conducted an “unfriendly takeover” of Syria, which Turkey has wanted “for thousands of years.”
Romania gives Europe’s digital police their first big test
The shock victory of an ultranationalist in Romania’s presidential election puts the EU’s Digital Services Act in the spotlight.
EU ready to step in if US withdraws from G7’s $50B Ukraine loan
Trump should make his intentions known so the EU can make a contingency plan, says top Polish finance official.
Tucker Carlson returns to Russia for interview with Foreign Minister Lavrov
The former Fox News host also visited Moscow in February for a sit-down with President Vladimir Putin.
Trump promised Jan. 6 pardons. His post-election silence is unnerving loyalists.
His die-hard supporters — as well as some federal judges — are left to speculate about his clemency plans.
What the ‘show me the money’ climate summit tells us about the new Trump era
Big-money pledges will be even harder to trust. Fossil fuel producers have more leverage. China is ascendant.
Last year, the world pledged to move away from fossil fuels. This year, not so much.
Even getting countries to restate the 2023 deal has been a struggle at COP29.
UK tells Trump: Don’t worry about our Chagos Islands deal
US Republicans — including Trump pick Marco Rubio — have warned handover could imperil security and boost China.
Donald Trump to visit Scotland for golf course opening, Eric Trump says
U.S. president-elect’s son adds it was “nasty” for Scottish First Minister John Swinney to endorse Democrat Kamala Harris before the election.
Don’t snub Farage’s offer to talk to Trump, UK Labour urged
Peter Mandelson — tipped as Britain’s next US ambassador — says Brexiteer can be a ‘bridgehead’ between London and Washington.
Macron lambasts G20 failures, makes veiled digs at Trump
French president appears keen to cross swords with U.S. president-elect.
Explaining the trillion dollar question that’s disrupting COP29
Negotiators have to agree on a financial target for global climate aid. What could go wrong?
Republicans channel Trump at COP29: Drill more fossil fuels
Their message about expanding U.S. gas production came at a global meeting that’s focused on moving the world away from fossil fuels.
Europe’s press goes after Musk’s X
Media organizations turns up the heat on X amid cries of ‘toxic’ content.
UK’s Reeves pledges to ‘work closely’ with Trump as tariff threat looms
Chancellor says she will “always do what is in our national interest for our economy.”
Trump victory could torpedo UK’s Chagos Islands deal
Britain’s government is being warned deal over home of U.S. military base will only rile the president-elect.
The Guardian quits ‘toxic’ X over Elon Musk using it to influence politics
The paper cites “often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism.”
Is Donald Trump about to wreck Brexit?
The U.S. president-elect’s return to the world stage comes as Britain and the EU are resetting relations. Brussels sees an opportunity.
Trump plans to nominate Rubio for secretary of State
The Florida Republican is expected to face little resistance from his colleagues on the Senate floor.
Trump’s return provokes worry, not shock, at world climate talks
Beneath the brave words at the president-elect’s victory were real worries that action will stall without the United States.
China ‘concerned’ about Trump’s climate impact, says Beijing envoy
“Everybody’s concerned about next steps,” Beijing’s top climate envoy Liu Zhenmin tells reporters.
Say sorry to Trump, ally tells UK’s David Lammy
Former intelligence official Ezra A. Cohen takes aim at top diplomat for 2019 tweet branding Trump ‘no friend of Britain.’