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Starmer steels himself for tough talks with Trump at Turnberry – with Gaza and tariffs top of the agenda

ANALYSIS: The prime minister is nervous at the prospect of possibly having to play golf with Donald Trump, but he will have much bigger problems on his mind when they meet at Turnberry, political editor David Maddox reports

The Independent UK

‘It’s time for us to be louder’: Germany’s Pride parades face up to rise in attacks

Christopher Street Day event organisers urge vigilance amid increase in abuse from rightwing extremists

The Guardian - UK

France, Germany and UK press Israel over Gaza aid to end 'humanitarian catastrophe'

The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood.

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UK, France, Germany Say Gaza 'Humanitarian Catastrophe Must End Now'

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany said Friday the "humanitarian catastrophe" in the Gaza Strip "must end now", as the war-ravaged Palestinian territory faces a deepening crisis.

International Business Times

Macron plan to recognise Palestine puts pressure on Starmer to choose a course

Prime minister risks either provoking mutiny in his cabinet and party over Gaza or alienating White House

The Guardian - UK

Starmer rejects call to imminently recognise Palestinian state despite ‘overwhelming pressure’ from MPs

Prime minister faces growing demands to recognise a Palestinian state immediately amid mounting global anger over the starving population in Gaza

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247

Here are the key events on day 1,247 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy introduces bill after anticorruption protests

Ukrainian leader came under domestic and international pressure after signing law critics say paves way for corruption.

Al Jazeera

Libya is ready to work with European governments to stem the migrant flow

Letter: The UN-backed government of national unity is working to ensure the rule of law in Libya and could tackle traffickers at source, writes Walid Ellafi

The Guardian - UK

Macron and Merz forge united front on trade, security and energy in Berlin

The two leaders have reaffirmed Franco-German unity, vowing to tackle challenges ranging from transatlantic trade tensions to European defence and energy policy.

Radio France Internationale

EU fails to reduce 50% steel tariff in outline trade deal with US

Bloc’s steel exporters face ‘catastrophic’ Trump levy, says industry body – potentially twice the rate for the UK

The Guardian - UK

EU and US edge closer to trade deal as tariff deadline looms

US officials are ‘optimistic’ that an agreement could be imminent.

Al Jazeera

Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner

As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy.

Euronews

Merz, Macron Huddle Over NATO And EU-US Trade Row

French President Emmanuel Macron met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday as they sought to present a united front on the US-EU trade row, NATO security and other pressing issues.

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EU-US trade talks near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate

The European Commission and member states are discussing the possible use of the anti-coercion instrument, which would allow the bloc to target digital and financial services in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

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'Completely Misses the Point:' Germany Slams the EU's Gas Car Rental Ban Idea

The European Union remains committed to banning the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles starting in 2035. In the meantime, it has floated a new idea to fast-track the demise of combustion engines by requiring car rental companies operating in the EU to purchase only EVs from 2030. The…

International Business Times

Macron-Merz To Hold Talks On NATO And EU-US Trade Row

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss NATO security, the US-EU trade row and other key issues.

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Macron and Merz to hold talks on NATO and EU-US trade row

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss NATO security, the US-EU trade row and other key issues.

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The Independent UK

War in Gaza tests ties between Israel and traditional European allies

Britain is threatening to take further action against Israel if it does not agree to end the war in Gaza

Euronews

Germany supports Poland's measures to curb migration from Belarus

"Poland is Germany's most important partner within the EU, alongside our French neighbours," German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said at the Polish-Belarusian border on Monday.

Euronews

US and Germany agree to deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Berlin says

The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.

The Independent UK

Companies pledge to invest over $700 billion in Germany over the next 3 years

A group of dozens of companies is pledging to invest at least 631 billion euros ($733 billion) in Germany over the next three years

Euronews

Protesters drown out live interview with far-right AfD party leader Alice Weidel

Far-right leader Alice Weidel's scheduled "summer interview" was drowned out by raucous demonstrators.

Euronews

Germany's top firms present Merz with investment push to revive economy

Around 60 leading German companies pledged a major "Made for Germany" investment initiative on Monday, aiming to boost investor confidence in the country after two years of recession.

Euronews

Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with weapons

The talks come after Trump announced a plan whereby European nations would send US weapons — either from existing stockpiles or new arms — to Ukraine via NATO.

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