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Trump tells Merz to ‘fix your broken country’ in new rant after threatening to reduce US troop numbers in Germany

The German chancellor recently criticised Trump’s ongoing war in Iran

The Independent UK

Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war.

Radio France Internationale

4 am fury, 24/7 gridlock: Trump takes world into long, hot Hormuz summer

President Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to choke Iran's oil exports and force concessions without triggering wider conflict. This strategy is causing global energy disruptions, with rising gasoline prices impacting American consumers and forcing other nations to scramble…

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Trump clashes with another European ally as he lashes out at Germany for ‘US humiliation’ jibe

Since launching his war on Iran, the US president’s relationship with transatlantic allies has rapidly deteriorated

The Independent UK

Trump Slams German Chancellor Merz Over Claim That Iran Is 'Humiliating' U.S. In Negotiations

President Donald Trump slammed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his claim that Iran is "humiliating" the U.S. in negotiations to end the war.

International Business Times

German chancellor says the U.S. 'is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership' as allies go public with discontent

Thailand’s foreign minister told The Washington Post the country is looking to Russia and China as the country grapples with an energy shock from the Iran war.

Fortune

Euronews explains: What are eurobonds, why is it divisive and does it make sense?

What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU.

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Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, reports claim

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade passes in peacetime.

Euronews

Iran war briefing: Trump meets with national security over Tehran peace plan

Donald Trump discussed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Middle East conflict with his national security team on Monday, but a US official told Reuters that the President “doesn’t love the proposal” as he wants a peace plan to address Iran’s nuclear programme. The conflict…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: President shares ‘Strait of Trump’ image after urging Tehran to ‘get smart’ and sign deal

Trump urged Tehran to ‘get smart soon’ and reach an agreement

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits out at Israel for buying ‘stolen grain’ in growing rift

Prospect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz says

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: royal visit designed to avoid making things (more) awkward between US and UK

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the White House at a notably tense time between the two allies – key US politics stories from 27 April 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Germany’s Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ US as Trump weighs Tehran’s latest peace proposal

Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday that Trump only wanted to talk because he had failed all his objectives

The Independent UK

US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz

German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by Tehran

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International Business Times UK

'A Whole Nation Is Being Humiliated': NATO Ally Says as Trump's Iran War Effort Unravels

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticises US strategy in Iran, highlighting European discontent and NATO fractures. He questions the lack of a coherent endgame and the humiliation faced by the US.

Euronews

Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic."

International Business Times

German Chancellor Merz Says Iran Is 'Humiliating' The United States In War Negotiations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Iran is humiliating the U.S. in the negotiations aimed at ending the war.

The Independent UK

Friedrich Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ the US in stunning rebuke as talks stall

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Euronews

World leaders react to White House press dinner shooting: no place for violence in democracy

Beyond condemning the attack, many leaders praised the US secret service, police and responders in ensuring the safety of guests. One officer was shot but was protected by a bulletproof vest and is in 'good condition', Trump said.

The Conversation

Meloni and Trump’s cooling relationship marks the failure of an EU-MAGA middle ground

As recently as October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump was heaping praise on Giorgia Meloni, telling the Italian prime minister how “beautiful” she was.

The Independent UK

Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions

Euronews

German police launch mass raids of 50 premises to smash Syrian trafficking ring

Police believe the ring operated by using genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany, which were sent to people in Syria with a similar appearance.

Euronews

EU ministers reject calls to suspend Israeli trade agreement over 'war crimes'

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia’s proposal to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement over alleged war crimes in Lebanon and Palestine failed to secure sufficient support among EU foreign ministers. However, a separate proposal concerning settlement goods will be referred to the European Commission.

Radio France Internationale

Merz and Lula celebrate EU–Mercosur deal, but French resistance holds fast

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stood alongside Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Hanover on Sunday to celebrate what both men cast as a milestone for open trade – the long-awaited agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc.

The Guardian - UK

Israel had a bad week in Europe. Does it herald a wider shift in EU relations?

With Orbán gone and Meloni distancing herself, EU sanctions on trade and settlers are looking more likely

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