At least 21 killed in Spain when high-speed trains collide after derailment
A high-speed train derailed near Córdoba and collided with another on a nearby track, Spain’s transport minister said. The death toll may rise.
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Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on ‘Board of Peace’
New details about a Trump-led board conceived to oversee rebuilding in Gaza have given rise to predictions that it could be used in place of U.N.’s traditional role.
Continue ReadingTrump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on ‘Board of Peace’
New details about a Trump-led board conceived to oversee rebuilding in Gaza have given rise to predictions that it could be used in place of U.N.’s traditional role.
Continue ReadingSyria says it has reached ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurdish militia
The ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, a U.S. ally against the Islamic State, came after the group lost much of its territory in a weekend of clashes.
Continue ReadingEuropean leaders say they won’t be ‘blackmailed’ by Trump’s tariff threats
E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there.
Continue ReadingPutin’s global standing takes a hit as Russia’s allies are brought low
As allies like Venezuela, Syria and Iran get picked off or bombed, Putin’s international promises are regarded as more hollow than ever and his lies less convincing.
Continue ReadingPutin’s global standing takes a hit as Russia’s allies are brought low
As allies like Venezuela, Syria and Iran get picked off or bombed, Putin’s international promises are regarded as more hollow than ever and his lies less convincing.
Continue ReadingHow a melting Arctic makes Greenland more appealing to Trump
Trump has said he wants the territory because of its strategic location. Maps show how a melting Arctic is affecting geopolitics.
Continue ReadingHow a melting Arctic makes Greenland more appealing to Trump
Trump has said he wants the territory because of its strategic location. Maps show how a melting Arctic is affecting geopolitics.
Continue ReadingTrump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover
The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.
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