Exclusive: Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show - Reuters

Exclusive: Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show  Reuters

Armenia hosts a historic EU summit as it charts a course away from Russia - AP News

Armenia hosts a historic EU summit as it charts a course away from Russia  AP News

U.S. Says Cease-Fire With Iran Is Holding, Despite Attacks

The American effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping is still on course, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, even as Iran’s state broadcaster dismissed it as a failure.

By Eric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe, Leo Sands and Erica L. Green

EU Has Tools If US Threatens Industries, French Minister Says - Bloomberg.com

EU Has Tools If US Threatens Industries, French Minister Says  Bloomberg.com

How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump

Swipe at US president appears to wipe out year-long effort to establish rapport

US considers scrapping long-range missile deployment in Europe

The Trump administration remains vague on the planned installation in Germany of systems capable of striking deep into Russia, a decision made by Joe Biden in the summer of 2024.

U.S. mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be temporary, Hegseth says

The defense secretary says the ceasefire holds despite Iranian attacks on U.S. forces. He said the U.S. would call on allies to take over the mission to reopen the waterway.

By Victoria Craw, Tara Copp, Dan Lamothe

Has Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ reignited war with Iran? | The Latest

Donald Trump has launched a new operation, dubbed ‘Project Freedom’, to try to open the strait of Hormuz. Could it spark a re-escalation of the war with Iran and bring an end to the ceasefire? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger Continue reading...

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Primary elections in Ohio, Indiana offer latest temperature check on Trump popularity

The president seeks to oust Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting push in that state, while growing dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda gives Democrats an opening in Ohio.

By Stephen Fowler

US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is under pressure to meet with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on a US visit this month.

US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing Gulf states and the U.S. to develop alternative energy routes, reducing dependence on one vulnerable choke point.

'Absolutely': Congressman whose district is at risk from redistricting says Trump is trying to rig the midterm vote - CNN

'Absolutely': Congressman whose district is at risk from redistricting says Trump is trying to rig the midterm vote  CNN

Trump says war with Iran could last another 2–3 weeks

US President Donald Trump has declined to say whether a ceasefire with Iran has ended after reported strikes on the United Arab Emirates and suggested the conflict could last another two to three weeks.

By Ivanna Kostina,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Germany: Difficult first year for Chancellor Friedrich Merz

A year after taking office, Germany's federal leadership is struggling with the drudgery of coalition governance. Whenever there are problems, they always blame their coalition partners. Or US President Donald Trump.

Hegseth 'seeking to reassure people US is still in control' in Middle East

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran was not over, even as the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf as they wrestled for control of the ​Strait of Hormuz. Hegseth's comments are part of Washington's attempts to "reassure people the US is still in control" by downplaying events on the ground, says France 24's foreign affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani.

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Trump teaches kids his iconic dance during fitness test on White House lawn

President also tried to show off his own athletic prowess by sinking a few putts on the White House lawn, but missed all three of his shots

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Mohamed Fahmy: The forever war for the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI — The fragile, weeks-long U.S.–Iran ceasefire was shattered Monday when Iran launched missiles and drones at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and toward the United Arab Emirates, leaving several injured.  When my phone blared emergency alerts for the first time in weeks, warning of a “potential missile” attack, I — like many others […]

By Carson Jerema

EU states back swift US trade deal implementation after Trump tariffs threat

Trump's bizarre ‘squirrel’ comment over cognitive test sparks buzz on social media: ‘Still flexing’

Trump's assertion of acing a cognitive test sparked ridicule online, with users mocking his remarks about a 'squirrel.'

What is Donald Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’?

US threatens 'devastating' response to any Iran attack on shipping

The United States is “not looking for a fight” over the Strait of Hormuz, and its ceasefire with Iran still holds, but any attack on commercial shipping will be met with a “devastating” response, the Pentagon chief said on Tuesday. The warning from Pete Hegseth came on the second day of a US effort, dubbed ‘Project Freedom’, to facilitate the transit of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had closed in response to the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic. “We’re not lo...

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Cyprus electricity prices fastest falling in the EU

Cyprus has recorded the largest decrease in electricity prices in the European Union, with a drop of 14. 7 per cent, Eurostat data published on Tuesday show. Overall, electricity prices dropped sharply in Cyprus in the in the second half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024, ranking the country first before France, […]

EU plans €6M program to support Palestinian victims of extremist settler violence

Attacks by extremist Jewish settlers against both Palestinians and Israeli security forces in the West Bank rose by 27% in 2025, according to figures presented by the IDF in January.

Pentagon chief: ceasefire with Iran is not over

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that a ‌US operation to protect commercial ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary, Washington is ‌not looking for a fight and the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect. "The ceasefire is not over," Hegseth ⁠told reporters. "We said we would defend and defend aggressively, and we absolutely have. Iran knows that, and ultimately, ⁠the president can make a decision whether anything were to escalate into a viola

By The Korea Herald

EU ready for 'every scenario' after US car tariff threat

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has said that the bloc is "prepared for every scenario" after US President Donald Trump threatened to hike levies on European cars.

$400 Million Ballroom To A 250-Foot Arch: Trump's Makeover Of White House

Some of Trump's passion projects, have drawn criticism from Americans concerned about pocketbook issues and the preservation of historic landmarks.

The EU needs new security partners

Closer security partnerships with a wider range of states will increasingly become a source of power, allowing Europe to defend its interests wherever they are at stake.

‘There’s a bit of a buzz about being older’: Liz McManus on ageing, life after politics and why she thinks Trump is a monster

“The last thing I want to be is an old crone going around saying, ‘Oh, now I could do things better’,” former deputy Labour Party leader Liz McManus (79) says over Zoom.

EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

Ambassador Peronaci: 'Relations between Italy and the U.S. are not at risk of straining'

(ANSA) - LOS ANGELES, 05 MAG - “Relations between Italy and the United States are long-standing and based on such solid foundations that they are not troubled by minor ripples,” said the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Marco Peronaci, during a visit to Los Angeles. "We are convinced that beyond differences of opinion—which can always arise among friends—the fundamentals of this transatlantic relationship are strong and will bring us satisfaction," declared the diplomat, who, before b...

By ANSA

Christodoulides: EU needs a complete defence plan — and Cyprus is ready to help build it

President Nikos Christodoulides met EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius in Athens on Tuesday morning on the sidelines of the DEFEA defence conference, with talks centring on strengthening the EU’s mutual assistance clause under Article 42.7 of the Treaty on European Union. Christodoulides told the Commissioner that Cyprus was delivering results during its EU Council Presidency. […]

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US-Iran truce teeters after Trump’s Hormuz push

Tehran did not officially confirm or deny a series of recent attacks

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Gov't reviews whether to join U.S.-led military operation to extract vessels in Hormuz - Korea JoongAng Daily

Gov't reviews whether to join U.S.-led military operation to extract vessels in Hormuz  Korea JoongAng Daily

'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison Tells TMZ DC How Much White House Memorabilia's Worth

Rick Harrison is schooling TMZ DC on how much items in the People's House is worth. We threw out some White House memorabilia, and got his take on how much it would fetch. Rick was in town for a big meeting with Donald Trump and small business…

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US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz

Draft UN resolution could impose sanctions or force on Iran

By reuters

EU prepared for ‘every scenario’ after Trump car tariff threat - Arab News

EU prepared for ‘every scenario’ after Trump car tariff threat  Arab News

Iran imposes new transit rules in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with US

Iran has introduced new rules for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening control over one of the world’s most vital energy routes amid rising tensions with the Unit...

Futures Jump As Dip-Buyers Return After After Iran Truce Holds

Futures Jump As Dip-Buyers Return After After Iran Truce Holds Stock futures are higher, completely reversing yesterday's drop with dip-buyers out in force as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran held after a day of clashes and sentiment is helped by a pullback in oil prices, with Brent crude futures down 1.4% as well as the US move to return 22 Iranian crew from a seized vessel. The conflict “might need to escalate in order to de-escalate,” making any market weakness a c...

By Tyler Durden

China urges US to stop at once blockade and sanctions against Cuba, says FM over US’ reported expansion of sanctions against Cuba - Global Times

China urges US to stop at once blockade and sanctions against Cuba, says FM over US’ reported expansion of sanctions against Cuba  Global Times

Advertising professional: The European Union's democracy campaign is boring and impersonal

The posters that have appeared on the streets of Estonia as well, bearing slogans such as "Free Speech," "Free Media," and "Free Science," are intended to raise awareness among young Europeans about the core values of democracy.

Trump, Rubio & Hegseth to visit Athens in July

The Americans are expected to be in Athens before travelling to Turkey for the emergency NATO summit in early July The post Trump, Rubio & Hegseth to visit Athens in July appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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‘Devastating’ response awaits any Strait of Hormuz attack – US warns Iran

The United States is “not looking for a fight” over the Strait of Hormuz, but any Iranian attack on shipping will be met with a “devastating” response, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Tuesday. “We’re not looking for a fight. But Iran also cannot be allowed to block innocent countries and their goods from an international […] The post ‘Devastating’ response awaits any Strait of Hormuz attack – US warns Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

EU–Ghana relations enter new phase focused on stability and mutual interests

The European Union (EU) says its long-standing relationship with Ghana is shifting from a donor-recipient model to a more balanced partnership focused on reliability, stability, and shared interests in a changing global order. Speaking at a partnership dialogue in Accra, EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, said the bloc is repositioning itself after decades of engagement to reflect new global realities and Ghana’s evolving role.

By Caleb Ahinakwah