Norway’s government collapses over EU energy dispute

Western officials warn Ukraine over weapons procurement dispute

Western officials are warning that a growing dispute between Ukraine’s defense minister and the head of its procurement agency could undermine trust and disrupt weapons supplies

ABC News - 1d

UK hopes of security deal with EU hit by fishing dispute

Member states’ demand for a youth mobility scheme also bogging down ‘reset’ talks

Financial Times - 1d

OPM sued over privacy concerns with new government-wide email system

Two federal employees are suing the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to block the agency from creating a new email distribution system — an action that comes as the information will reportedly ...

The Hill - 2d

Musk clashed with Tangen over Norway oil fund’s vote against Tesla pay

Newly released text messages show carmaker boss turned down Tangen’s dinner invitation last year

Financial Times - 2d

Israeli opposition slams government over Palestinians return to Gaza

Yahoo News - 2d

EU offers €30m emergency aid to Moldova amid energy crisis

Yahoo News - 2d

Iran's regime is not on the verge of collapse

Contrary to claims of weakness, Iran remains a formidable actor with robust defense capabilities and significant geopolitical leverage.

The Hill - 3d

Tesla sues EU over tariffs on electric vehicles from China

Decision marks latest confrontation between Elon Musk and Brussels

Financial Times - 3d

Israeli fire kills 1, wounds 7 as Palestinians are kept out of north Gaza over a ceasefire dispute

Health officials in Gaza say a Palestinian man was killed and seven people were wounded by Israeli fire overnight

ABC News - 4d

Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting

Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last civilian women held in Gaza.

The New York Times - 5d

Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine

Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia

ABC News - 6d

Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission

For more than a year, a pastor who opened his church around the clock to shelter and give hope to homeless people has been at odds with an Ohio city over the building housing his ministry.

NBC News - 6d

Report: Italian government aims to return to nuclear energy

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

Supreme Court won’t take up new dispute over ‘Independent State Legislature’ theory

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up Montana Republicans’ efforts to revive two state election laws under a version of the so-called “independent state legislature” theory. In 2023, ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

The fight over land holding back India’s green energy revolution

Competing demand for space is leading to bitter disputes between companies and the people who rely on farming to make a living

Financial Times - Jan. 21

UK government rejects attempt to block EU law in Northern Ireland

Unionist parties triggered ‘Stormont brake’ over changes to rules on chemicals labelling in region

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire is delayed over dispute between Hamas and Israel

The Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefire

ABC News - Jan. 19

Jean-Marie Le Pen Is Laid to Rest in France. The Dispute Over His Legacy Endures.

The memorial for Jean-Marie Le Pen, who was known for his racist and antisemitic remarks, comes as the National Rally has become the driving force in French politics.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Far-right minister threatens to quit Israeli government over Gaza ceasefire deal

Itamar Ben-Gvir says his party will leave Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition if it implements the truce agreement

Financial Times - Jan. 16

QB Matthew Sluka, who left UNLV over NIL dispute, signs with James Madison

His new school posted a graphic of Matthew Sluka draped in a royal purple robe with a crown atop his head to celebrate his transfer to the Dukes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

A long road to rebuilding and fights over government funding await L.A. fire victims

The scenes of destruction in Los Angeles have brought a sense of déjà vu for Steve Crowder.

NBC News - Jan. 15

EU's executive branch denies cover up over health of President Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission is denying that it tried to cover up the state of health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen, who was hospitalized with severe pneumonia

ABC News - Jan. 13

EU's executive branch denies cover up over the health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government

Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending target

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Norway on track to be first country to hit 100% electric vehicle sales

Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.

BBC News - Jan. 13

UK manufacturers increase pressure on government over industrial strategy

Despite gloomy outlook on business costs, executives report ‘heightened optimism’ about investment

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Growing anger over government response to wildfires

There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision

Three women whose lives were ruined by historical child abuse want the PM to come and meet survivors.

BBC News - Jan. 10

EU assures energy stability as Slovakia slams Kiev's gas transit cut

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway

ABC News - Jan. 10

Hungarian energy bid under review over Russia concerns, says Romanian minister

Bucharest could mirror Spain’s recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian Burduja

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Musk ‘lying like hell’ over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Thierry Breton says EU is not trying to censor tech chief’s discussion with Alice Weidel of German far-right party. A former EU leader on tech has accused Elon Musk of “lying like hell” by claiming ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over

After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections

MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician. The EU executive has been too slow in enforcing a major law intended to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8