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Ukraine signs historic rare earth minerals deal with United States

A previous agreement was nearly signed before being derailed after a tense Oval Office shouting match involving US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with the US, officials in Kyiv say

US President Donald Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine's rare earth materials as a condition for continued US support in the war, describing it as reimbursement for the billions of dollars in aid Washington has given to Kyiv.

Health news

EU Commission slams first US step towards pharmaceutical tariffs

The EU executive has condemned a US probe into pharmaceutical tariffs, warning that proposed duties could disrupt transatlantic trade.

USA

'Nothing will stop me': Trump celebrates 100 days in office

Despite dropping poll numbers, the US leader claimed to have had the 'most successful' ever start to a presidency.

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US approves sale of €1.17 billion worth of missiles to Poland

Washington approves the delivery of hundreds of medium-range air-to-air missiles to Warsaw.

USA

UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

The cuts to the UN agencies underscore the impact of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US back from its position as the world’s single largest aid donor.

Greenland

Danish king arrives in Greenland after Trump's threats of US takeover

The visit by Denmark's King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island.

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Germany will step up to new European security demands, Steinmeier says

Former West Germany sought protection as its 15th member on 6 May 1955 as concern grew about the Soviet army massed east of the Iron Curtain.

World News

50 years on, millions in Vietnam battle war's chemical weapons legacy

Today, around 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange.

World News

Trump sceptical Putin is willing to end war after Zelenskyy meeting

As the US president departed the pope's funeral in Rome on Saturday, he expressed fresh scepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.

USA

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

The killing and ensuing five-day search leading to Mangione’s arrest rattled the business community, with some health insurers deleting photos of executives from their websites and switching to online shareholder meetings.

Culture news

Kneecap and Kehlani receive backlash over support of Palestine

Kneecap and Kehlani face backlash in the US for their pro-Palestinian support, with the Irish rap group's Coachella performance and the American singer's cancelled Cornell University concert drawing criticism.

Yemen

Seven US Reaper drones downed by Houthis in Yemen

Since the Trump administration launched the campaign on 15 March, the US has struck more than 800 Houthi targets — but senators are raising concerns about civilian casualties.

Radio Schuman

Will EU fines against Apple and Meta aggravate US trade tensions?

Earlier this week, the European Commission revealed its highly anticipated penalties against US tech giants Apple and Meta. Will this decision worsen the already deteriorating EU US relations?

Europe News

NATO chief Mark Rutte urges allies to devote more funds to alliance

Rutte was in Washington on Thursday for meetings with senior US officials, two months before he's due to chair a summit of US President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts in the Netherlands.

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Trump says Russia made 'big concession' by not seizing all of Ukraine

Trump says he believes both Russia and Ukraine want peace, adding that he has his own deadline for ending the war, but warning that Washington’s attitude could drastically change if an agreement fails to materialise by then.

Lifestyle

‘Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a symbol for trans rights

The t-shirt, designed by Conner Ives, gained popularity when it was sported by several A-list celebrities. All proceeds from the sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline.

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Ukraine will have to give way on some issues, Polish president says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Polish President Andrzej Duda said that only the United States has the power to stop Russia. He believes peace will require compromises on both sides, including from Ukraine.

Culture news

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens

Weinstein's retrial is playing out at a different cultural moment than the first, which happened during the height of the #MeToo movement.

Europe News

Brussels rejects Russian recognition of Crimea and sanctions relief

Disagreements between Brussels and Washington continue to deepen amid growing US pressure to strike a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine.