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UK's trade deficit widens to $27.7B in February

British exports down 1.5% month-on-month, while imports rise 4.7% 16 April 2026

INTERVIEW - French lawmaker says new antisemitism bill aims to criminalize criticism of Israel

Proposed legislation would equate criticism of Israel with antisemitism and threaten freedom of expression, warns Aymeric Caron16 April 2026

Sales of Europe's biggest luxury brands disrupted amid Middle East tensions

Shares of French brand Hermes drop to three-year low while sales to Middle East and Asia decline amid falling tourist count, with rivals like Gucci experiencing similar results in Q116 April 2026

French oil firms oppose Paris’ plan to reduce profit margins

Plan to prevent companies from profiting off Middle East war amid energy market crisis met with scorn as oil firms call motion unenforceable, unfair16 April 2026

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French weather agency warns El Nino could return in 2026, raising risk of record global heat

Forecasters say some models point to possible 'super El Nino' by year’s end15 April 2026

Italian premier expresses interest in joint drone production with Ukraine

'We discussed how to strengthen defense cooperation,' Giorgia Meloni says after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy15 April 2026

EU Parliament invites Pope Leo XIV to address plenary session

Parliament chief says pontiff’s voice is respected 'by Europeans of all faiths - and none'15 April 2026

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French lawmakers reject debate on petition critical of new antisemitism bill

Committee says debate would be redundant ahead of bill’s review on Thursday15 April 2026

EU, NATO discuss boosting Europe's defense production

'Strong relationship between the EU and NATO is central to European security,' Ursula von der Leyen says after meeting Gen. Alexus Grynkewich15 April 2026

EU Council chief says restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz 'crucial and urgent'

Antonio Costa concludes 2-day Gulf trip, including stops in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE15 April 2026

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UK's trade deficit widens to $27.7B in February

British exports down 1.5% month-on-month, while imports rise 4.7% 16 April 2026

INTERVIEW - French lawmaker says new antisemitism bill aims to criminalize criticism of Israel

Proposed legislation would equate criticism of Israel with antisemitism and threaten freedom of expression, warns Aymeric Caron16 April 2026

Sales of Europe's biggest luxury brands disrupted amid Middle East tensions

Shares of French brand Hermes drop to three-year low while sales to Middle East and Asia decline amid falling tourist count, with rivals like Gucci experiencing similar results in Q116 April 2026

French oil firms oppose Paris’ plan to reduce profit margins

Plan to prevent companies from profiting off Middle East war amid energy market crisis met with scorn as oil firms call motion unenforceable, unfair16 April 2026

archive

French weather agency warns El Nino could return in 2026, raising risk of record global heat

Forecasters say some models point to possible 'super El Nino' by year’s end15 April 2026

Italian premier expresses interest in joint drone production with Ukraine

'We discussed how to strengthen defense cooperation,' Giorgia Meloni says after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy15 April 2026

EU Parliament invites Pope Leo XIV to address plenary session

Parliament chief says pontiff’s voice is respected 'by Europeans of all faiths - and none'15 April 2026

archive

French lawmakers reject debate on petition critical of new antisemitism bill

Committee says debate would be redundant ahead of bill’s review on Thursday15 April 2026

EU, NATO discuss boosting Europe's defense production

'Strong relationship between the EU and NATO is central to European security,' Ursula von der Leyen says after meeting Gen. Alexus Grynkewich15 April 2026

EU Council chief says restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz 'crucial and urgent'

Antonio Costa concludes 2-day Gulf trip, including stops in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE15 April 2026

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INTERVIEW - European lawmakers warn EU to use leverage over Israel or lose credibility

Zelenskyy arrives in Netherlands for talks with Dutch premier

French foreign minister calls for high-level dialogue on Israel, Lebanon ceasefire

Over 60 organizations call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement

EXPLAINER – What is France’s Yadan bill and why is it controversial?

Polish bishops thank Pope Leo XIV for peace message as tensions grow between Vatican, Trump

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