Marcon hits back at Trump as he dismisses military intervention over Strait of Hormuz closure

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed the prospect of a military intervention to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz following a challenge from U.S. President Donald Trump for allies […]

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Trump sparks outrage after mocking Macron over video of him being ‘shoved’ by wife Brigitte: ‘He’s still recovering’

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after mocking an altercation between French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in which she appeared to push him in the face. […]

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Ukraine war: Insurers to appeal billion-dollar ruling on jets stranded in Russia

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Insurers including Chubb, Fidelis, and Lloyd’s have been granted permission to appeal a London High Court ruling that favoured AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, in a dispute over […]

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Germany whale: Mamma trapped near German coast swims free after several tense days

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A humpback whale that became stranded in shallow Baltic Sea waters has successfully swum free, with experts hoping no further rescue attempts will be necessary. The majestic creature, estimated […]

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