New British Defense Secretary Says Europe ‘Shaken out of Complacency’ by Trump
Newly appointed British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said on July 26 that Europe will one day thank U.S. President Donald Trump for “shaking...
Ukraine Wants European Missile Defense System Prototype by Mid-2027, Official Says
Ukraine wants a prototype of a European anti-ballistic missile system ready by the first half of 2027, a senior official said in comments...
32 Jailed Over 2018 Italian Bridge Disaster That Killed 43
An Italian court sentenced 32 people to a total of more than 170 years in prison on July 16, over their role in...
UK Economy Grew 0.1 Percent in May, Official Figures Show
The UK economy grew by 0.1 percent in May, official figures showed on July 16.The minimal bump in gross domestic product (GDP) reversed...
Andy Burnham Appointed UK Prime Minister
Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister of the UK on July 20.Burnham took the keys to...
South Korea Hikes Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
South Korea raised its interest rate for the first time in more than three years on July 16, in a bid to combat...
Spain Declares Wildfire Emergency as 10,000 Evacuated
Spain declared a national emergency on the night of July 23 after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and the province...
ECB Holds Interest Rates Steady, Economists Predict September Hike
The European Central Bank (ECB) held interest rates at their current level on July 23, but left the prospect of an increase in...
Rubio Meets Russian Counterpart to Discuss Ukraine War
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on July 23 on the sidelines of the Association of...
