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France warns Donald Trump against threatening EU ‘sovereign borders’
Foreign minister hits out after US president-elect refuses to rule out military action to take control of Greenland. France has warned Donald Trump against threatening the “sovereign borders” of ...The Guardian - 21m -
EU will defend borders, says French minister in response to Trump’s Greenland threats
Jean-Noël Barrot said Europe needs to ‘strengthen ourselves further’Financial Times - 42m -
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat says
A visit to Kyiv by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been canceled but will be rescheduled, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said TuesdayABC News - 7h -
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here's why it matters
Austria could soon have its first government led by the far right since World War IIABC News - 1d -
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - 13h -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - 14h -
UK house prices dipped in December, says Halifax
Decline is first for nine months although prices still 3.3% above last yearFinancial Times - 23h -
EIB fears ‘reputational disaster’ over revised EU green reporting
Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at riskFinancial Times - 1d -
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solutionBBC News - 1d -
Key senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccines
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story GOP senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. ‘wrong’ on vaccines Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.), the incoming chair ...The Hill - 1d -
Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile regionABC News - 1d -
How Austria’s embrace of the far right could fracture the EU centre
Also in this newsletter: The next EU leaders’ meeting searches for a venueFinancial Times - 2d -
Rich must pay for others to go green, says EU environmental pioneer
‘Green Deal’ architect Frans Timmermans warns of boost to radical right from rising costsFinancial Times - 2d -
'You couldn't write a better scenario': Lions-Vikings best matchups, keys to victory, more
More than three decades have passed since an NFL regular-season game carried such high stakes.ESPN - 2d -
Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer
Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader
Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement over support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.BBC News - 2d -
Northern Ireland should make the most of its proximity to the EU
Belfast stands to gain from enhancing its unique position between London, Dublin and BrusselsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and FranceABC News - 4d -
Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.CNBC - 4d -
Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’
Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one of his top priorities, making an early move to quash any talk of major ...The Hill - 4d -
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - 4d -
Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says minister
A senior British minister has pushed back on Elon Musk’s criticism of the government's handling of a historic child grooming scandalABC News - 4d -
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EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns
Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting businessFinancial Times - 5d -
Germany’s Hensoldt urges EU to follow US on local arms procurement
Radar maker says bloc can use existing laws to bypass free trade rules and boost region’s defence infrastructureFinancial Times - 5d -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - 5d -
Spartz, key Speaker holdout, says she will decide tomorrow on Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), who has been a key holdout in House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) tight race to continue his Speakership, said Thursday that she will decide Friday whether to vote ...The Hill - 5d -
What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economyFinancial Times - 5d -
Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US
German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffsFinancial Times - 5d -
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Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - 6d -
The EU’s impossible choice on trade and tariffs
Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instinctsFinancial Times - 6d -
Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.BBC News - 6d -
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Top Venezuelan pianist urges music world to snub youth orchestra linked to Maduro
Gabriela Montero asks promoters to cut ties with El Sistema on 2025 Europe tour, after alleged theft of election. One of Venezuela’s most celebrated musicians, the pianist Gabriela Montero, has ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
