Brussels deadlocked over how to handle Brexit Britain – POLITICO
“We made an agreement in May — that should be the foundation for our conversation,” said a second…
Slovakia reportedly won’t back using frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s military costs – POLITICO
The European Commission is struggling to overcome concerns about the financial and legal risks the move could entail,…
Big delays at LAX, San Diego airport amid air traffic control shortage
Two of Southern California’s busiest airports were experiencing average flight delays of at least an hour Sunday amid…
How income tax and NI swap would hit pensioners
Pension savers benefit from tax relief – which could become more generous if income tax were to be…
Eric Abetz’s first budget for Tasmania is coming, with community organisations concerned over savings drive
Tasmania’s peak body for community services has warned the sector has “real concerns” about funding cuts, as the…
How Belgium’s De Wever derailed the EU’s ‘insane’ €140B Ukraine loan plan – POLITICO
“We agreed on the what, now we have to work on the how,” Commission President Ursula von der…
Ukraine and EU cheer Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil – POLITICO
The U.S. slapped sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, and their subsidiaries in an…
EU split over whether to let Ukraine use €140B loan to buy US weapons – POLITICO
“If the aim is to keep Ukraine in the fight, you need to keep the criteria open,” said…
Carney to address Canadians on economy as budget questions grow – National
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to deliver an economic speech to Canadians on Wednesday, just two weeks…
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegations
The Parliamentary Services letter told the MP “you now have $4986 for the remainder of the term. Urgent…
China’s ‘special forces’-style tourists packing big itineraries in small budgets
Shanghai residents Oneone Han and Pipi Tang arrived in Hong Kong before dawn — they were on a…
French PM gets reprieve after agreeing to freeze retirement reform – POLITICO
“Debating the issue of pensions is not just a financial equation. It is an essential part of our…