World Sep 01 Deep in the Swedish forest, Esrange Space Center is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race By Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala, Associated Press
World Aug 29 Zelenskyy seeks meeting with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of Russia talks The proposed meetings appeared designed to add momentum to the push for peace, as Zelenskyy expressed frustration with what he called Russia’s lack of constructive engagement in the process while it continues to launch devastating aerial attacks on civilian areas. By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
World Aug 28 Watch 5:30 Why European countries want to reimpose harsh sanctions on Iran Three European countries that were part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal launched a process to reimpose sanctions that were lifted a decade ago as part of the agreement. France, Germany and the United Kingdom accused Iran of breaking its… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Aug 27 Denmark summons U.S. envoy over claims of interference in Greenland Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday that at least three Americans have been involved in these operations. They allegedly compiled lists of U.S.-friendly Greenlanders and tried to influence local politics. By Associated Press
World Aug 17 Watch 5:43 What to expect from Zelenskyy’s next meeting with Trump, backed by European leaders When Zelenskyy returns to the Oval Office on Monday, at least a half-dozen European leaders will join him in a high-profile display of unity. After meeting with Putin on Friday, Trump aligned himself with Russian positions, triggering fears that Ukraine… By John Yang, Zoie Lambert
Aug 17 European leaders will join Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump at the White House By Samya Kullab, John Leicester, Associated Press European and NATO leaders announced Sunday they will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, with the possibility of U.S. security guarantees now on the negotiating table. Continue reading
Aug 14 Dozens detained as opponents and supporters of Serbian government clash during protests By Associated Press Serbian police say nearly 50 protesters have been detained and dozens of people injured during clashes at anti-government protests in Serbia against the populist rule of President Aleksandar Vucic. Continue reading
Aug 13 People climb buildings and hand out soap to push for a plastic pollution treaty By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Nations are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution. People are getting creative to put the pressure on to get a deal done at the meeting at the United Nations office in Geneva. Continue reading
Aug 13 At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe By Derek Gatopoulos, Llazar Semini, Associated Press Thinly-stretched crews are fighting to contain blazes after weeks of searing heat. Continue reading
Aug 13 Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin By Stefanie Dazio, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Merz has convened a series of virtual meetings on Wednesday in an attempt to have the voice of European and Ukraine's leaders heard ahead of a summit that they have been sidelined from. Continue reading