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What to Know About Robert Francis Prevost: The First American Pope
The Augustinian from Chicago has spent much of his time in Latin America.
EU Proposes $107 Billion Countermeasure to US Trade Tariffs
American wine, fish, aircraft, cars and car parts, chemicals, electrical equipment, health products, and machinery are targeted.
Robert Francis Prevost Elected as First American Pope
He selected the name Pope Leo XIV.
German Spy Agency Pauses ‘Extremist’ AfD Classification
AfD joint leaders Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel said that it was ‘an important first step toward actually exonerating us.’
Germany to Turn Away More Asylum Seekers at Border
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s interior minister said that he wants to ’send a clear signal to the world and to Europe that the policy in Germany has changed.’
Conclave Day 2: Still No Pope After Cardinal’s Morning Vote
Voting is expected to resume around 4 p.m. local time.
France and Germany Launch Joint Security Council as Europe Seeks More Self-Reliance
The new partnership aims to boost military cooperation as the United States pushes Europe to shoulder more responsibility for its own defense.
EU Taking Legal Action Against Member States for Not Enforcing Internet Policing Law
European Commission to take Czech Republic, Spain, Cyprus, Poland, and Portugal to Court of Justice for not designating Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcers.
Merz Calls for European Unity on First Trip as German Chancellor
Friedrich Merz made a visit to Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a range of issues, including tariffs and security.
Vance Calls for European Self-Sufficiency in Address to World Leaders
The vice president highlighted the need to boost industrialization to bolster economic and regional security.
EU Proposes to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027
The European Commission is moving to ban the enforcement of existing contracts by 2027 and the signing of new ones this year.
Orsted Halts Work on Giant UK Wind Farm Citing Rising Costs
‘Adverse macroeconomic developments, continued supply chain challenges, and increased execution, market and operational risks’ are an issue, Orsted’s CEO said.
No Pope Selected After 1st Vote at Conclave
Cardinals have gathered in the Sistine Chapel.
Credit Suisse Pleads Guilty to US Tax Evasion, Will Pay $510 Million
The Switzerland-based company admitted to helping U.S. taxpayers hide billions of dollars offshore and breaching a 2014 plea deal.
India and UK Strike Bilateral Trade Deal That Boosts Access and Eases Restrictions
The landmark agreement lowers tariffs on items such as whiskey, advanced manufacturing parts, lamb, salmon, chocolates, and biscuits.
French Police Investigate Cryptocurrency Kidnap After Man Rescued
Seven people were arrested after the father of a cryptocurrency investor was abducted in Paris on May 1 and held for two days before being rescued.
Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow, Kursk, Russian Officials Confirm
Kyiv says Ukrainian forces are still active in Kursk despite Russian claims to the contrary.
Merz Elected German Chancellor in 2nd Vote After Falling Short in 1st Vote
A cornerstone of Merz’s campaign was to uphold Germany’s strict constitutional borrowing limit known as the debt brake.
Trump Meets With Freed Russian-American Ballerina
Trump welcomed a dual U.S.–Russian citizen whose freedom he secured in an exchange last month.
