Jul 08 Europe must strengthen defense within 5 years amid Russian threats, Frederiksen warns By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up. Continue reading
Jun 30 Wildfires burn in Turkey as scorching temperatures grip Europe By Suzan Fraser, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Data from European forecasters suggests other countries are set to broil further in coming days — with new highs expected on Wednesday — before rain brings respite in some areas later in the week. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 5:31 Europe’s top diplomat discusses EU’s relationship with Trump and next steps for Iran By Nick Schifrin At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, Trump declared what was for him unprecedented support for the alliance. Meanwhile, at the European Union summit in Brussels, leaders called for support for Ukraine and diplomacy in the Middle East. Nick… Continue watching
Jun 23 Europe scrambles to revive diplomatic efforts after U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites By Jill Lawless, Ella Joyner, Associated Press The crisis topped the agenda for European Union foreign ministers meeting Monday in Brussels, where diplomats agonized about the potential for Iranian retaliation to spark a wider war and global economic instability. Continue reading
Jun 04 Canadian wildfire smoke causes ‘very unhealthy’ conditions in U.S. Midwest, even reaches Europe By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Canada is having another bad wildfire season, and more than 27,000 people in three provinces have been forced to evacuate. The smoke is even reaching Europe, where it is causing hazy skies but isn't expected to affect surface-air quality. Continue reading
Jun 04 U.S. and European trade negotiators make progress but no breakthrough yet By Catherine Gaschka and Sam McNeil, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The European Union’s top trade negotiator, Maroš Šefčovič, met Wednesday with his American counterpart, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, on the sidelines of a meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Continue reading
May 08 World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but V-E Day is haunted by conflict in Ukraine By Raf Casert, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump says it’s a ‘disservice’ that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing-in for China ambassador By Associated Press President Donald Trump noted that World War II allies are spending the week celebrating the war’s end with parades and other festivities. Continue reading
Apr 11 Europe vows billions in military support for Ukraine as U.S. meets Putin By Lorne Cook, Associated Press At the same time, a U.S. envoy pursued peace efforts Friday in a trip to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing questions about the Kremlin's willingness to stop the more than three-year war. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 4:07 Vance lands in Greenland as Trump reiterates desire to take territory By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart President Trump again reiterated his desire to take over Greenland, which is a self-governed part of Denmark. Vice President Vance, along with his wife and the president's national security advisor, traveled to the U.S. military base there to again make… Continue watching