Standoff at Ukrainian Agency Disrupts Arms Contracts, Suppliers Say
Ukrainian defense companies say they cannot sign new contracts or receive payment — potentially jeopardizing future supplies to already struggling troops.
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What is a trade war, and is the U.S. in one after Trump’s tariffs?
What to know as President Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, prompting retaliation and countermeasures.
In a switch, Trump approves the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady
Trump praised the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged
French Court Convicts Director Christophe Ruggia in #MeToo Case
Christophe Ruggia was accused of sexually assaulting the actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor.
Ontario to remove U.S. alcohol from shelves after Trump’s tariffs announcement
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario will remove American alcohol from its shelves in response to U.S. President Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
Putin says Europe will ‘stand at the feet of the master’ as Trump’s tariffs alarm allies
Happy to be on the sidelines, Russia’s Kremlin says it’s watching the ‘tensions’ Trump’s tariffs are spreading.
Spain football kiss ‘stained’ World Cup win, player tells trial
Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.
France’s PM to risk confidence vote with second attempt to force through budget
Decision to use executive measure known as ‘49.3’ was also taken in December, toppling the previous government France faces further political uncertainty as the prime minister, François Bayrou, prepares to ignore threats of a no-confidence motion and force the 2025 budget bill through without a vote. With no majority in the Assemblée Nationale, the centrist…
Markets in Asia, Europe slide as Trump starts wielding tariffs
Investors braced for a potential trade war after Trump imposed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China and pledged future tariffs on the European Union.
Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy
South Africa last month passed a law allowing the seizure of land under certain circumstances.