Admins The United States buys $235.6bn more in goods than it sells to the 27 countries that make up the European Union (EU). That $236bn gap, known as the trade deficit, is something US President Donald Trump wants to reduce. In an effort to close the gap, on April 2 the US imposed a 20 percent … Read moreTrump Tariffs: What products do the EU and US buy from each other?
Spain’s government halted a controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israel on Thursday, following criticism of it from far-left allies within the governing minority coalition. The country’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, intervened to cancel the deal after Sumar, a group of left-wing parties, threatened to pull out of the governing coalition. “After exhausting … Read moreSpain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he is ready to travel to Europe for talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, and France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged. Iran is looking to build on the momentum of nuclear negotiations with the United States, which will … Read moreIran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans
United States President Donald Trump has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin after a Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killed at least 12 people and injured dozens. Posting on Thursday on the Truth Social platform, which he owns, Trump wrote that the attacks were “not necessary” and “very” badly timed. “Vladimir, Stop! 5,000 soldiers … Read moreTrump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks
Ten British citizens, including dual nationals, who have served in the Israeli army are being accused of war crimes in Gaza. They are suspected of acts such as “murder, extermination, attacking civilians, and deportation or forcible transfer of population”, according to the Palestine-based Palestinian Centre for Human Rights and the UK-based Public Interest Law Centre, … Read moreTop UK barrister: Israel is carrying out ‘destruction of humanity’ in Gaza
Ukraine’s parliament has voted to extend martial law and military mobilisation for another three months, prolonging the wartime measures until at least August 6. Lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said the extension of martial law passed by a 357-1 vote, while a measure to maintain troop mobilisation was approved 356-1. Under Ukraine’s constitution, elections cannot be held … Read moreUkraine prolongs martial law amid Russian air attacks, heavy ground battles
The United Kingdom’s highest court has ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer to a “biological woman and biological sex” under British equality laws, a landmark decision greeted with concern by supporters of transgender rights but welcomed by the government as bringing clarity. The highly anticipated ruling on Wednesday centred on whether a trans … Read moreUK’s top court rules legal definition of ‘woman’ refers to ‘biological sex’
Arsenal have defeated defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009 in a match in which VAR played a key role in two penalty decisions. Arsenal advanced 5-1 on aggregate on Wednesday after a 3-0 first-leg win at home in London last week, keeping alive its … Read moreReal Madrid defeated by Arsenal as Champions League holders fail to fire
Superhumans Centre Prince Harry visits victims of war at the Superhuman Centre The Duke of Sussex met war victims in Ukraine on Thursday when he visited a clinic which rehabilitates wounded military personnel and civilians, a spokesperson has said. Prince Harry visited the Superhumans Center, in the western city of Lviv, where he spoke to … Read morePrince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims
Getty Images A Ukrainian soldier during training in February 2025 The government has announced a further £450m of military support to Kyiv, as the UK and Germany prepare to host a meeting of 50 nations in Brussels. Defence officials are convening to “pile pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin and force him to end his … Read moreUK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine