US’s Rubio to visit Italy after Trump’s spats with Meloni, Pope Leo – POLITICO
The visit comes just weeks after Trump attacked Pope Leo over the Catholic leader’s anti-war rhetoric, calling him…
US to cut troop presence in Germany ‘a lot further than 5,000,’ Trump says – POLITICO
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius earlier Saturday sought to downplay the impact of Washington’s decision to scale back…
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist, dies at 59
ROME (AP) — Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two…
Trump threatens Sánchez and Meloni with US troops withdrawal – POLITICO
Sánchez has styled himself as a European counterweight to Trump, while Meloni — one of Trump’s European staunchest…
Europe’s Socialists face far-right reckoning after Romania deal – POLITICO
The move exposes a gap between political red lines in Brussels and messy national realities, where the far…
How the Iran war is redrawing Europe’s energy map
Maya Ikene argues that the Iran war is not just disrupting gas markets, but redrawing Europe’s energy alliances. As Italy and Spain…
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO
“Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…
Europe’s €1.8T budget fight just got real – POLITICO
Raising taxes But EU institutions and countries such as France are calling for a more ambitious package, arguing…
Lebanon resident recognizes family crucifix smashed by Israeli soldier
BEIRUT (AP) — Houssam Naddaf said no words could capture the shock of seeing an Israeli soldier smash…
With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself – POLITICO
Honeymoon’s over That’s not to say they didn’t find some common ground. A few voiced optimism about the…
Donald Trump envoy attempting to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
A senior envoy to Donald Trump has proposed that Fifa replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World…
How the EU’s mega energy crisis plan will — and won’t — help – POLITICO
Coordination is also an issue. While groups are regularly convened to discuss supply issues, most real coordination takes…