European Union

EU lays out new tariffs and sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

The proposal includes increasing tariffs on some Israeli goods and imposing sanctions on 10 Hamas leaders, Israeli settlers, and two members of Prime Minister Netanyahu's cabinet.

Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine

By Claudia Ciobanu, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

The military described the incursion as an "act of aggression" carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Russia said it did not target Poland. But close ally, Belarus, said it tracked some drones that "lost their course"…

Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know

By Genesis Magpayo

Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns.

European nations start process to impose a 'snapback' of Iran nuclear sanctions at UN

By Farnoush Amiri, Jon Gambrell, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

The mechanism, known as "snapback," could freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and put renewed sanctions on its ballistic missile program.

The U.S. and EU release a bare-bones account of their trade deal, but it's a work in progress

By Sam McNeil, David McHugh, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Officials have left blank key areas such as wine and spirits as well as steel. And they've indicated that talks will continue on those and a slew of other important sectors.

4 takeaways from Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders

By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

As President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top European leaders to energize months of stalled U.S.-led efforts to halt Russia's 3 1/2-year-old war, the tone and style of the sit-down was far different than when Zelenskyy was…

WATCH: Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders to meet Trump over ending Ukraine war

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump opened a group meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from Europe saying the group wants to see “if we can get it finished” and “put this to sleep.”…

U.S. tariffs put 30,000 South African jobs at risk, officials say

By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press

South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk. The U.S. plans to impose a 30% tariff on South African goods, creating uncertainty for export industries.

European Union expects 15% U.S. tariffs on Friday, but key document still not complete

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday.

18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe's security a priority

By Associated Press

Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said Wednesday, with Poland seeking more than a third of the money.