Trump signalled possible tariff cuts on China as he predicted “substantive” trade talks between the two countries this weekend. Risk-on sentiment prevailed in the markets, as US stocks and the dollar continued to rebound.
Category: 3. Europe
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Investors reload US assets as Trump anticipates substantive China trade talks
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Social media account linked to Pope Leo XIV criticized Vance, Trump over immigration
A social media account under the pope’s name repeatedly criticized the Trump administration — and especially Vice President JD Vance — in the months and years before assuming the papacy.
A series of posts under an account for Robert Prevost — now the Bishop of Rome and newly anointed…
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JD Vance says Russia has asked for territory it hasn’t won
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Russia has asked for territory it hasn’t conquered in peace talks over its invasion of Ukraine, as the White House continues to signal frustration with Moscow in its efforts to end the war.
“Russia can’t expect to be given territory that they…
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Trump pushes for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, threatens more sanctions
President Donald Trump said Thursday he was proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war — and threatened additional sanctions if the pause in fighting isn’t respected.
Trump wrote in a social media post that he will “stay committed” to peace between Ukraine…
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Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier
Aleem MaqboolReligion editor
Getty ImagesCardinal Prevost meeting with Pope Francis (R) in February 2025 The fact that the conclave was over quickly suggests that from the outset, a significant number of the voting cardinals felt Robert Prevost was the one amongst them best equipped to take on the…
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What are the highest and lowest paying jobs in the UK?
Euronews explores the top 40 highest-paying and bottom 40 lowest-paying jobs in the UK, based on the ONS’s 2024 data.
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Merz, die Ukraine und die USA – mit Wolfgang Ischinger – POLITICO
Was muss Friedrich Merz tun, um Donald Trump für Europa zu gewinnen? Wolfgang Ischinger erklärt im Gespräch mit Gordon Repinski, wie der neue Kanzler Vertrauen zum ehemaligen US-Präsidenten aufbauen kann – und warum ein persönlicher Draht entscheiden…
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Chinese companies bought up European ports — and now Brussels is starting to worry – POLITICO
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s unofficial support for Russia have only heightened concerns about the security of the EU’s ports,” says a recent report from the Warsaw-based Centre for Eastern Studies think tank.
Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas on Thursday… Continue Reading
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How carmakers fought CO2 rules and won – POLITICO
The CO2 regulation allows automakers to pool their emissions, meaning a manufacturer that doesn’t meet its emissions goals can pay a carmaker that overshoots those targets. Such transactions have been particularly lucrative for Tesla — although its collapsing sales caused by Musk’s close…
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EU farm plan earmarks more cash for disaster relief even as it loosens green rules – POLITICO
The official, granted anonymity to speak candidly, disputed that the legislation compromised the credibility of the Green Deal, arguing that it makes the system for implementing the CAP’s green standards more feasible, realistic and focused on incentives.
Disaster relief
In the short…
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