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First LookPeace talk pessimism? Trump says he doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war.President Donald Trump is expressing skepticism that a peace deal is in reach, only a day after saying Kyiv and Moscow were “very close to a deal.”
Russia and the US seem near a Ukraine peace deal. Kyiv’s role may be moot.Moscow and Washington seem close to an agreement on a Ukraine peace plan, leaving Russia pleased – even if the talks don’t pan out.
The ExplainerThe European Union has wealth and people. Why isn’t it more competitive?The European Union is the largest single market in the world, yet it is seeing only sluggish economic growth. Why isn’t the EU competitive?
In Spain, migrants reshape the Catholic Church – and the countryAs immigrants increasingly fill its pews in Spain, the Catholic Church is advocating more inclusive policies to the broader Spanish public.
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As bombs fall on Easter, a Ukrainian chaplain ministers to his front-line flockAs a Ukrainian chaplain ministered to front-line troops on Easter Sunday, he highlighted their hopes and fears as they fight against Russian invaders.
The ExplainerItaly’s Meloni talks tariffs with Trump. How much can she do for the EU?Europe will need to negotiate tariffs with President Donald Trump. But is the best way to do that through one-on-one talks or by bargaining as a bloc?
Volcanic CO2 threatens these villagers. High-tech sensors are keeping them safe.CO2 levels spiked in La Palma, Spain, after the 2021 Cumbre Vieja eruption. But a novel network of CO2 detectors is helping keep locals safe today.
With US on the outs, Europe looks to an old ally for defense: BritainAmid the Trump administration’s disruptive foreign policy, a post-Brexit United Kingdom and Europe are rebuilding bonds, particularly on defense.
Justice vs. democracy: Le Pen verdict exposes tensions within France’s systemA French court has barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking the presidency in 2027. Does that square with her voters’ democratic rights?
The world’s bananas are at risk. A volcanic island might protect them.Cavendish bananas are under threat from a fungus that has wiped out other varieties. The island of La Palma may have the conditions to protect them.
Can Europe confront Russia without US help? Not yet, but it may have to.Facing American indifference to European security, Germany has launched a major rearmament drive. But without U.S. help, can Europe defend itself?
‘Connected to another world’: What Voice of America meant to Russians in Cold WarVoice of America was rejected by the Soviets and Vladimir Putin. But some in Moscow wax nostalgic about what the state-funded broadcaster meant for them, especially during the Cold War.
In Ukraine mining region, a US minerals deal raises hopes and doubtsAcross Ukraine’s minerals-rich region, word of a potential U.S. deal has renewed confidence in the future. Most see U.S. investment as a positive.
Kremlin says yes to Ukraine ceasefire, but on what terms?Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle with Donald Trump’s proposal for a Ukraine ceasefire, but wants to know the details. They have not yet been decided.
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Russia and the US seem near a Ukraine peace deal. Kyiv’s role may be moot.
