France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal
Leaders from Europe’s two largest economies have led a chorus of gloomy reactions to the trade deal struck between EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump.…
Trump cites Murdoch’s age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case
President Donald Trump has asked a US court to order a swift deposition of Rupert Murdoch in his lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, citing the media mogul’s advanced age.…
Seventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador
A 12-year-old boy was among 17 people killed as gunmen fired into a bar in Ecuador, the latest mass shooting in a country ravaged by drug violence. Ecuador’s attorney general’s…
US begins preparing Qatari jet to be used as Air Force One
Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington Getty Images Donald Trump has faced criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike for accepting the Qatari 747-8 aircraft Preparations are under way to refit…
Walmart stabbing suspect faces terrorism charges in mass attack at Michigan store
A 42-year-old man is facing charges of terrorism and assault with intent to murder after 11 shoppers were stabbed at a Walmart supermarket in the US state of Michigan. An…
Vladimir Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in days
I’m disappointed with President Putin, Trump says Donald Trump has presented a new, shorter deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire over the war in Ukraine of “ten or…
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” after five days of fighting at their border killed at least 33 people and displaced tens of thousands. “This…
Who are the winners and losers in US-EU trade deal?
James FitzGerald and Tom Geoghegan BBC News Getty Images The US and EU have struck what is being billed as the largest trade deal in history, after talks in Scotland.…
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” after five days of fighting at their border killed at least 33 people and displaced tens of thousands. “This…
Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires
Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe. It reached 42.4C in central Greece on Sunday and neighbouring Turkey recorded its highest ever…