Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe
When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, she will be…
Israel kills 2 senior Iran leaders as allies reject Trump’s call for Strait of Hormuz help
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the commander of Iran’s feared Basij paramilitary force…
Poland is a model for economic growth
POZNAN, Poland (AP) — A generation ago, Poland rationed sugar and flour while its citizens were paid one-tenth…
‘No ordinary clean-up operation’: EU deploys drones and robots to remove litter from the sea floor
Published on 10/03/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Futuristic tech, including heavy-lifting robots, is being deployed to help clean up…
Greece Ranks Among EU’s Most Expensive Gas Markets
Gas prices in Greece remain among the highest in the EU, with taxes accounting for much of the…
EU’s largest economies push for faster capital market integration in joint letter
The EU’s six largest economies are urging Brussels to accelerate the long-awaited integration of capital markets to “strengthen…
Weaponise EU market against China or face manufacturing collapse: official think tank
The European Union has been urged to weaponise its giant market to draw concessions from China, whose economic…
Newsletter: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further
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Without any oil production of our own, we are exposed to fallout from Middle East conflict – The Irish Times
What a week. Seven days of relentless Israeli and US bombing, the assassination of the head of state…
Beijing vows to expand imports amid ‘China shock’ fears
Beijing has pledged to expand imports and use its vast market to help other countries boost exports to…
Gender equality is improving in the EU, but the pension gap persists
By James Thomas & video by Maud Zaba Published on 04/03/2026 – 10:30 GMT+1•Updated 12:35 Despite significant progress in women’s representation…
EU firms coping well with US tariffs, face obstacles within bloc, EIB survey shows
LUXEMBOURG, March 3 (Reuters) – European Union companies are coping well with higher U.S. tariffs on EU goods,…