Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started? The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships... theguardian.com/news/ng-intera…

#Trump is losing patience with Russia, says Alexander #Stubb, #Finland’s president theguardian.com/world/2025/may… He also said that #Putin’s intransigence could pave the way for a ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions package prepared by Congress, aimed at making #Russia’s finances untenable

UK-EU Brexit reset summit. The adults are talking - at last - with mutual respect. Three achievements are likely: a security pact, a declaration on global issues, and a “common understanding” of future topics to be negotiated. politico.eu/article/uk-pm-…

Trump and Putin set to discuss Ukraine war in high-stakes call today. “Hopefully it will be a productive day, a ceasefire will take place" says Trump. The world is hopeful but not so sanguine about such an outcome. nytimes.com/2025/05/19/wor…

Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started? The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships... theguardian.com/news/ng-intera…

Pro-EU centrist wins #Romanian presidency in striking comeback. Bucharest mayor Nicuşor Dan defeats far-right frontrunner George Simion in second-round vote. #Dan secured 53.6% of the vote compared with 46.4% for #Simion, leader of the extremist AUR party ft.com/content/194a6f…

UK-EU Brexit reset summit. The adults are talking - at last - with mutual respect. Three achievements are likely: a security pact, a declaration on global issues, and a “common understanding” of future topics to be negotiated. politico.eu/article/uk-pm-…

#Trump leaves Russia and Ukraine to settle war in talks. He claimed that #Russia & #Ukraine will “immediately” begin negotiations on preparations for peace talks. Other statements suggest the US may be stepping back from a role as a mediator ft.com/content/59f2af…

The US reinforces Europe’s Northern Front, fearing war with Russia wsj.com/world/europe/t… The US military is doubling down in the #Nordic & #Baltic regions over concerns about #NATO’s future, conducting joint military exercises with allies to deter #Russia, improve integration

The US reinforces Europe’s Northern Front, fearing war with Russia wsj.com/world/europe/t… The US military is doubling down in the #Nordic & #Baltic regions over concerns about #NATO’s future, conducting joint military exercises with allies to deter #Russia, improve integration

#Ukraine says it destroyed dozens of warplanes deep inside #Russia: Clandestine drone attack, 18 months in planning, deals biggest blow of the war against Moscow’s long-range bomber fleet wsj.com/world/russia/u…

#Ukraine says it destroyed dozens of warplanes deep inside #Russia: Clandestine drone attack, 18 months in planning, deals biggest blow of the war against Moscow’s long-range bomber fleet wsj.com/world/russia/u…

Trump talks big on global diplomacy, but his goals are in tatters... He said he'd bring a quick end to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and get China to bend on trade and Iran on its nuclear program. Instead, conflict is escalating. Perhaps he's a pyromaniac nytimes.com/2025/06/13/us/…

Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ and says US won’t kill supreme leader ‘for now’... “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target..." - #Trump theguardian.com/world/live/202…

Europeans to make ‘comprehensive’ offer to #Tehran in which Iran would cease uranium enrichment ... Foreign ministers from the #UK, #France, #Germany & the #EU’s high representative are currently meeting #Iran’s foreign minister in Geneva ft.com/content/4e1526…

With a military strike his predecessors avoided, #Trump takes a huge gamble... He's betting the US can repel whatever retaliation #Iran’s leadership orders against over 40,000 US troops in bases across the region. All are within range of Tehran’s missiles nytimes.com/2025/06/21/us/…

One million and counting: Russian casualties hit milestone in Ukraine war: Experts agree that over a million Russian troops have been killed or injured since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022. Ukraine's total is approx 400,000 theguardian.com/world/ng-inter…

With a military strike his predecessors avoided, #Trump takes a huge gamble... He's betting the US can repel whatever retaliation #Iran’s leadership orders against over 40,000 US troops in bases across the region. All are within range of Tehran’s missiles nytimes.com/2025/06/21/us/…

One million and counting: Russian casualties hit milestone in Ukraine war: Experts agree that over a million #Russian troops have been killed or injured since the full-scale invasion of #Ukraine began on 24 February 2022. Ukraine's total is approx 400,000 theguardian.com/world/ng-inter…

#Turkey ramps up political influence in the Western #Balkans... It's acting as a regional power, and working to increase its influence by building #mosques to project soft power closely linked with furthering its economic, political & military interests p.dw.com/p/4wmGM?maca=e…