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Putin guarantees life of Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk if they surrender

Vladimir Putin says he is prepared to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region if they surrender.

USA

Trump says his vow to end war in Ukraine in 24-hours was 'sarcastic'

US President Trump claimed he wasn't being serious when he repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24-hours during his presidential campaign.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's defense against Trump and Putin

In this edition of our weekly talk show, our panel discusses efforts to ramp-up European defense, the escalating trade war with Trump's America and efforts of the European Union to strengthen women's rights.

USA

Trump administration threatens to cut Columbia University's funding

The US government says the Ivy League institution must cede control of one of its academic departments if it wants federal funding in the future.

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Ukraine

Trump claims 'productive' talks with Putin amid ceasefire push

Russia is stalling on agreeing to a US-Ukraine backed interim ceasefire, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called "deliberate".

Canada

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new PM as country faces US trade war

The governing Liberal Party appeared to be poised for a historic election defeat this year until US President Donald Trump declared an economic war and threatened to annex the country as a "51st state".

Europe News

Who's hit by tariff war crossfire?

European industry is scrutinising the list of products drawn up by the European Commission in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and not everyone is pleased.

USA

Musk's DOGE seek to close hundreds of US federal offices this summer

Hundreds of US federal offices could begin closing this summer as DOGE continues to crackdown on “unnecessary government spending”.

USA

Trump tries to involve NATO into Greenland 'annexation'

US President Donald Trump has welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Washington amid concerns over his pivot towards Russia. The pair discussed Greenland, with Trump again advocating US annexation for security reasons.

Europe News

Race against time to make Hungary renew EU sanctions before deadline

Hungary's resistance has put the EU in a situation of maximum suspense less than 72 hours before the individual sanctions are set to expire.

Economy

European alcohol industry faces €13bn blow from Trump’s 200% tariffs

Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on European alcohol rattled markets, sending Campari, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH stocks tumbling. The U.S. accounts for €13.1bn in EU beverage exports, with wine and spirits most at risk.

Canada

Canada's new PM says he'll talk trade with Trump if there is 'respect'

Mark Carney made the comments after Canada this week announced retaliatory tariffs worth 29.8 billion Canadian dollars (€19.1bn) on US imports.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB as 'Krasnov'?

A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name "Krasnov" has sent social media into a spin. What's the story behind the claim? Euroverify investigates.

Europe News

Trump proposes 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports in trade escalation

The move comes in response to an EU tariff on US whiskey imports.

Markets

European markets dip as Trump vows to respond to EU’s counter tariffs

European markets respond to escalating tariff anxieties as Canada and the EU announced countermeasures to the US’ 25% steel and aluminium tariffs.

Belgium

Rutte to convince Trump to stay in NATO at crucial White House meeting

The former Dutch premier and secretary general of the transatlantic alliance has flown to Washington DC for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump.

World News

US officials travel to Moscow as Putin visits troops in Kursk

US President Donald Trump said negotiators were on their way to Russia to present a ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.

Economy

Trump vows to respond to EU retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

US President Donald Trump said he would respond to the European Union’s retaliatory tariffs against his 25% import levies on steel and aluminum.

Europe News

Trump says Ireland 'cheats' US in White House meeting with PM

Trump gave Micheál Martin a warm welcome, then described the EU as an opponent of the US and accused Ireland of having the US pharmaceutical industry in its grip.

Canada

Canada announces tariffs in response to US ones

Canada's new tariffs are in addition to its 25% counter tariffs on $30 billion Canadian of imports from the US that were put in place on 4 March in response to other Trump import taxes that he’s partially delayed by a month.