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Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?

29 juillet 2025 à 05:53
Some European politicians are dismayed that the European Union did not drive a harder bargain, but facing the threat of a damaging trade war, officials say they had little choice.

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President Trump and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announcing a trade deal on Sunday in Turnberry, Scotland.
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Study May Undercut Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development

28 juillet 2025 à 19:27
Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid.

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The test targeted children in their earliest years, leaving open the possibility that benefits will appear later, after they start school.

U.S. and China Meet as Trade Truce Nears Expiration

28 juillet 2025 à 15:22
Top American and Chinese officials are meeting for two days of talks in Stockholm as the Trump administration tries to complete trade deals.

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Jamieson Greer, left, the U.S. trade representative, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met for trade talks in May with He Lifeng, China’s vice premier for economic policy, in Geneva. The delegations will meet again this week in Sweden.

Trump Gives Russia Less Than Two Weeks to End Its War in Ukraine

28 juillet 2025 à 10:56
President Trump said he had decided to shorten a 50-day deadline he had given Russia to end the conflict or face punishing new sanctions.

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Firefighters responding to a fire after a Russian bomb exploded in Kharkiv, Ukraine, last week.

Avian Flu Wiped Out Poultry. Now the Screwworm Is Coming for Beef.

28 juillet 2025 à 07:54
The parasitic fly that attacks warm-blooded animals was eliminated from the United States in the 1960s, but it’s creeping toward the Texas-Mexico border.

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A return of screwworm could harm already depleted cattle herds and raise beef prices.

Europe, Worried by Other Global Crises, Agrees to Trump’s Trade Deal

28 juillet 2025 à 07:56
The framework agreement will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids new fissures on other foreign policy issues, particularly the war in Ukraine.

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A container ship leaving the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, this month.
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U.S. Reaches Preliminary Trade Deal With Europe

27 juillet 2025 à 15:15
The United States and the European Union agreed to a 15 percent base tariff after weeks of negotiations, which were among the Trump administration’s most difficult discussions.

A Grim Anniversary in Canada’s Fight Against Guns

26 juillet 2025 à 06:00
Firearms smuggled in from the United States are flooding Canada’s streets, but the topic is largely absent from border security discussions amid the U.S. trade war.

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A memorial to the victims of a mass shooting in Danforth, a neighborhood in Toronto, in 2018.

Trump Administration Plans Changes to H-1B Visas and U.S. Citizenship Tests

25 juillet 2025 à 16:24
In an interview with The New York Times, the new director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the test to become a U.S. citizen was too easy.

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Participants reciting the Pledge of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens in Seattle earlier this month.

Justice Dept. Officials File Suit, Saying They Were Dismissed Unlawfully

25 juillet 2025 à 12:53
The lawsuit argues that employees who were fired for political reasons have no recourse, after President Trump neutralized a board that handles federal labor disputes.

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The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington.
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  • Ukraine wants to sell $ 10-30 bn worth of drones to the US – Zelenskyy
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 24 July that the United States has agreed to purchase Ukrainian-made drones, with potential contracts worth $10-30 billion under discussion. Ukraine has expanded its domestic drone production since the Russian invasion. The country planned to produce millions of drones annually, using a combination of mass production in factories and small-scale workshops, often repurposing commercial drone parts and innovating with battlefield experien
     

Ukraine wants to sell $ 10-30 bn worth of drones to the US – Zelenskyy

25 juillet 2025 à 06:27

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 24 July that the United States has agreed to purchase Ukrainian-made drones, with potential contracts worth $10-30 billion under discussion.

Ukraine has expanded its domestic drone production since the Russian invasion. The country planned to produce millions of drones annually, using a combination of mass production in factories and small-scale workshops, often repurposing commercial drone parts and innovating with battlefield experience.

Until recently, Ukraine had a ban on exporting drones abroad, focusing on domestic military use, but it is now considering or beginning to allow drone exports to its allies to support its drone industry and military partnerships.

“We have an agreement with America, with President Trump, that they will buy drones from us,” Zelenskyy told journalists during a briefing. “I have set the task for Umerov, Shmyhal and Kamyshin. They will deal with this. It is very important to prepare this contract for 10-20-30 billion dollars.”

The president has tasked National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, and presidential advisor on strategic issues Oleksandr Kamyshin with preparing the contracts.

Zelenskyy first disclosed American interest in Ukrainian drone technology on 16 July, when he revealed discussions with President Trump about bilateral defense procurement.

“There are many drones that only we have. We are discussing this with President Trump. I told him that I really want to buy things from you that only you have. He told me that America wants to buy Ukrainian drones,” Zelenskyy said in an interview with Newsmax correspondent Shelby Wilder in Kyiv.

The Ukrainian leader framed the potential deal as part of broader defense cooperation, emphasizing Ukraine’s need for American Patriot air defense systems.

“I really want America to help us protect our sky. This is very important,” Zelenskyy said during the 16 July interview.

Ukraine urgently needs these systems to counter Moscow’s escalating long-range strikes. The US along with Germany has agreed to deliver five Patriot systems, with Germany, Norway, and other allies financing and facilitating the deliveries. The US has already sent three systems and is involved in ongoing discussions to provide up to 17 in total.

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6 Trump Voters on If They Trust President’s Handling of Epstein Case

25 juillet 2025 à 14:35
President Trump and his allies stoked conspiracy theories around Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, but then backtracked and declared an end to the investigation. Backlash ensued.

Photo Shows Murderer Returning to U.S. in Trump Prisoner Swap With Venezuela

24 juillet 2025 à 15:04
President Trump has vowed to expel criminals, but a photo of a convicted killer being brought to the U.S. in a prisoner swap sends another message.

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A photo released by the State Department of newly freed prisoners en route to the U.S. Dahud Hanid Ortiz is shown circled. The man flashing his three fingers is a Peruvian man with U.S. resident status. The symbol was used by detainees to show they were hostages, according to two former prisoners.

Venezuelan Migrant Takes First Step Toward Suing the U.S. Over Detention in El Salvador

24 juillet 2025 à 13:53
Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel, who was held in a prison in El Salvador, filed a claim Thursday against Homeland Security, accusing it of wrongful detention.

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Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel was held for four months at the Terrorism Confinement Center, known as CECOT, in El Salvador.

South Korea Jockeys for a Deal With Trump at Least as Good as Japan’s

24 juillet 2025 à 14:48
The agreement that Japan secured has added pressure on South Korea to defuse the threat of high tariffs on its exports to the United States.

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Containers at a port in Busan, South Korea, in July.

The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply

24 juillet 2025 à 05:07
The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.

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Matcha from Japan has exploded into a global craze, driven in part by buzz on social media, experts say.

After Carney Meeting, Canada’s Premiers Agree on Trump and Tariffs, Differ on Next Steps

23 juillet 2025 à 17:52
A three-day meeting in response to President Trump’s looming tariff threat underscored differences between the leaders of Canada’s provinces and territories.

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Organizers removing the flags of Canada’s provinces and territories at the conclusion of a three-day meeting of the premiers on Wednesday in Huntsville, Ontario.
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  • US approves sale of two military aid packages to Ukraine worth $ 322 mn
    The US State Department has approved the sale of two military assistance packages to Ukraine totaling $322 million, the Pentagon announced on 23 July. The approval covers $172 million in HAWK Phase III missile system support and $150 million for Bradley infantry fighting vehicle restoration services. According to Pentagon press releases, the Ukrainian government requested the purchase of goods and services for maintaining HAWK missile systems. The $172 million package includes spare parts for HA
     

US approves sale of two military aid packages to Ukraine worth $ 322 mn

23 juillet 2025 à 17:56

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The US State Department has approved the sale of two military assistance packages to Ukraine totaling $322 million, the Pentagon announced on 23 July.

The approval covers $172 million in HAWK Phase III missile system support and $150 million for Bradley infantry fighting vehicle restoration services.

According to Pentagon press releases, the Ukrainian government requested the purchase of goods and services for maintaining HAWK missile systems. The $172 million package includes spare parts for HAWK systems, missile complex repairs, testing and auxiliary equipment, storage containers and related spare parts storage equipment, spare parts for MIM-23 HAWK missiles and missile repairs, plus additional logistics and program support elements.

The second package addresses Ukraine’s request for equipment and services to restore Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, along with technical assistance and training for Ukrainian military personnel. This component carries a $150 million price tag, Pentagon officials said.

US officials stated the packages will enhance Ukraine’s capacity to address current and future threats.

Ukraine will not have difficulties implementing these goods and services into its armed forces,” the Pentagon press service reported.

The approval comes weeks after President Donald Trump confirmed on 14 July that the US will provide Ukraine with weapons worth “billions of dollars.” According to Trump, European NATO allies will purchase and distribute the equipment, including up to 17 Patriot air defense systems currently being prepared for shipment to Ukraine.

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Republicans Are Breaking With Trump Over Epstein Files, Polls Show

23 juillet 2025 à 16:01
The president’s avid followers have backed him through many controversies. But more than a third of Republicans disapprove of his handling of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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A billboard in Times Square on Wednesday pressures President Trump to release files from the case of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

American Convicted of Murder Among Those Trump Rescued From Venezuela Prison

23 juillet 2025 à 13:21
The Trump administration said it was protecting Americans unjustly held abroad. One of the rescued men, Dahud Hanid Ortiz, killed three people, according to court documents.

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A photo released on social media by the State Department shows some of the 10 freed Americans who had been detained in Venezuela as they returned to the United States this month. Dahud Hanid Ortiz is at center right, holding a small flag.

Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One

22 juillet 2025 à 19:54
From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.

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Green dye, in an image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shows the track of a rip current.

Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One

22 juillet 2025 à 19:54
From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.

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Green dye, in an image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shows the track of a rip current.

Canada Won’t Accept a Trade Deal With the U.S. at ‘Any Cost’

22 juillet 2025 à 17:27
Prime Minister Mark Carney, after a meeting with Canada’s political leaders, downplayed the chances of success in talks aimed at reaching a trade deal with President Trump.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney during a visit to a steel plant this month in Hamilton, Ontario.

Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It

21 juillet 2025 à 05:00
There is a growing drive to make the country more self-reliant in weapons manufacturing as it faces Russia’s superior firepower. That requires a lot of money from Western backers.

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An employee at Ukrainian Armor working on a vehicle in its factory this month in central Ukraine.

A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk

21 juillet 2025 à 07:58
People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

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Misty Hawkins’s parents have not touched the bedroom of their daughter, who had a lifelong cognitive disability.
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  • Europol dismantles pro-Russian cyber army flooding Ukraine and its allies with attacks
    A global law enforcement campaign has dealt a blow to the pro-Russian cyber army known as NoName057(16). Europol confirmed that about 20 countries helped dismantle the network behind thousands of attacks on Ukraine’s supporters. Russia’s massive cyberattacks against Ukraine escalated shortly before the full-scale invasion in 2022. Since November 2023, Germany has documented recurring attacks tied to NoName057(16). Investigators also linked the group to incidents in 2023 and 2024 that targeted Uk
     

Europol dismantles pro-Russian cyber army flooding Ukraine and its allies with attacks

19 juillet 2025 à 08:09

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A global law enforcement campaign has dealt a blow to the pro-Russian cyber army known as NoName057(16). Europol confirmed that about 20 countries helped dismantle the network behind thousands of attacks on Ukraine’s supporters.

Russia’s massive cyberattacks against Ukraine escalated shortly before the full-scale invasion in 2022. Since November 2023, Germany has documented recurring attacks tied to NoName057(16). Investigators also linked the group to incidents in 2023 and 2024 that targeted Ukrainian diplomatic efforts. While Ukraine remains a central target, the group increasingly strikes at Kyiv’s allies. These include several NATO and EU members actively supporting Ukraine’s defense against the Russian war of aggression.

Europol targets ideological cyber group tied to Russia’s war

Europol reported that between 14 and 17 July, authorities from 12 countries launched Operation Eastwood. Europol and Eurojust coordinated the joint crackdown. The effort reportedly dismantled major parts of the pro-Russian cyber army’s infrastructure, including hundreds of systems.

The network, NoName057(16), had attacked Ukraine and NATO member states. It used distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to flood websites and services with traffic. These cyber strikes targeted public services, including defense, government, energy, and financial infrastructure.

Germany issued six arrest warrants for suspects based in Russia. Two are accused of leading the group’s activities. Spain issued another arrest warrant. France and Spain also reported one arrest each. All suspects are internationally wanted.

Authorities carried out 24 house searches and questioned 13 individuals across Europe. In Spain alone, 12 searches took place. Investigators also notified over 1,000 individuals believed to support the cyber group. Fifteen of them were administrators.

Attacks tied to political and military events across Europe

Europol reports that the group’s cyberattacks were timed to coincide with high-profile political moments. In Germany, authorities experienced 14 separate attack waves since November 2023, affecting more than 250 institutions. Targets included arms factories, energy companies, and government agencies.

Other attacks struck during the European elections. Swedish government and banking websites were affected. In Switzerland, NoName057(16) launched attacks in June 2023, during a speech by Ukraine’s president to the Joint Parliament. Another wave occurred in June 2024 during the Peace Summit for Ukraine at Bürgenstock.

The most recent attack linked to the group targeted the NATO summit held in the Netherlands in June 2025. Europol notes that although the attacks caused disruption attempts, none led to substantial outages.

Recruitment tactics built on crypto rewards and gamified propaganda

Europol identifies NoName057(16) as an ideological cyber network that operated without formal leadership. The group recruited mostly Russian-speaking sympathizers, many with little technical knowledge. Its structure relied heavily on gamified propaganda and incentives.

Volunteers received cryptocurrency payments and recognition through online shout-outs, badges, and leaderboards. Europol notes this method especially appealed to younger users who felt emotionally involved in Russia’s political narratives.

The group used pro-Russian forums, messaging apps, and gaming channels to recruit and coordinate. Europol says it also developed its own botnet made up of several hundred servers. These were used to amplify DDoS attacks against selected targets.

To simplify participation, NoName057(16) distributed guides and tools like DDoSia. Europol also launched a prevention campaign warning suspected supporters of their criminal liability, delivered via the same communication platforms.

 

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Thunderstorms Nearby? How to Stay Safe When Lightning Strikes

17 juillet 2025 à 12:20
Summer is a busy time for lighting strikes, which kill about 20 people and injure many others across the United States each year, officials said.

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“If you’re hearing thunder, it’s time to be inside,” said a meteorologist.

They Grew Up on Mexican Coke. Trump’s Cane Sugar Plan Makes Them Uneasy.

17 juillet 2025 à 06:37
After President Trump announced that Coke will be made with cane sugar in the U.S., as it is in Mexico, foodies of Mexican heritage said in interviews that they weren’t excited.

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A Coca-Cola truck driving through Izamal, Mexico, last year.

They Grew Up on Mexican Coke. Trump’s Cane Sugar Plan Makes Them Uneasy.

17 juillet 2025 à 06:37
After President Trump announced that Coke will be made with cane sugar in the U.S., as it is in Mexico, foodies of Mexican heritage said in interviews that they weren’t excited.

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A Coca-Cola truck driving through Izamal, Mexico, last year.

Trump’s Brazil Tariff Threats Rekindle Support for President Lula

17 juillet 2025 à 05:01
Once called the planet’s most popular politician, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced long odds in next year’s election. President Trump’s tariffs are changing that.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil has seen a surge in popularity after confronting President Trump over tariffs.

Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer Sign Mutual Defense Pact as U.S. Steps Back

17 juillet 2025 à 08:49
The new treaty includes a pledge by both countries to regard a threat against one as a threat against the other, in the latest sign of European nations uniting amid growing instability.

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The Anglo-German accord, signed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain and Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany covers energy, economic cooperation and migration, in addition to defense.

Carney Moves to Reduce Canada’s Chinese Steel Imports in Response to Trump’s Tariffs

16 juillet 2025 à 15:56
Canada’s steel industry fears that Chinese steel facing steep tariffs in the United States will be sent north and overwhelm the Canadian market.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced steps on Wednesday intended to reduce steel imports from China at a steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario.

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending FEMA Funding for Disaster Mitigation

16 juillet 2025 à 14:37
FEMA announced in April that it was ending the funding to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse.” The program saved taxpayers more than $150 billion over 20 years, the plaintiffs said.

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Route 22 in North Plainfield, N.J., on Tuesday, after rains inundated the region. New Jersey is one of 20 states suing the federal government for ending a disaster mitigation program.

Canada Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts in Toronto, Montreal and U.S.

15 juillet 2025 à 14:27
Smoke from wildfires in Manitoba, a Western province facing its worst fire season in 30 years, has created hazardous air quality conditions across Eastern Canada and the United States.

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Haze blanketed the skyline in Toronto on Monday, which is under an air quality alert as a result of wildfire smoke.

Trump Threatens Steep Tariffs on Goods From E.U. and Mexico

12 juillet 2025 à 10:35
Leaders from both economies had been trying to negotiate more favorable terms, only to have those efforts blown up by form letters.

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Electric vehicles at a Volkswagen factory in Zwickau, Germany, last year.

US-Brazil Tariffs: What to Know About Trump’s History With Bolsonaro

10 juillet 2025 à 14:41
The fight is rooted in years of political history between President Trump and the last two presidents of Brazil.

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Then-President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil with President Trump during a visit to the White House in 2019. In Mr. Trump’s first term, few world leaders were a more reliable ally than Mr. Bolsonaro.

How El Salvador Is Reaping Rewards From Trump’s Deportation Agenda

10 juillet 2025 à 05:00
In exchange for jailing more than 200 deportees, El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has become a favorite of the Trump administration.

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President Donald Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador holding a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office in April.

Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts Are Hurting Rural, White Americans, Too

10 juillet 2025 à 19:20
The N.I.H. has terminated hundreds of diversity grants awarded to young researchers, many of whom come from the very places that supported Trump.

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Lucas Dillard at Johns Hopkins.

How El Salvador Is Reaping Rewards From Trump’s Deportation Agenda

10 juillet 2025 à 05:00
In exchange for jailing more than 200 deportees, El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has become a favorite of the Trump administration.

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President Donald Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador holding a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office in April.

China Surveys Seabeds Where Naval Rivals May One Day Clash

10 juillet 2025 à 04:11
Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.

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New Research Questions Severity of Withdrawal From Antidepressants

9 juillet 2025 à 11:00
Warnings about withdrawal from antidepressants have rippled through society in recent years. A new study claims they are overblown.

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Can Canada Leverage Its Unique U.S. Relationship During Tariff Talks With Trump?

9 juillet 2025 à 09:02
Tariff negotiations between the two top trading partners are on a different track from those the U.S. is pursuing with other nations. But Canada may not get a better outcome.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and President Trump during a Group of 7 meeting last month in Kananaskis, Canada.
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  • Trump mulls sending Kyiv another Patriot air defense system, WSJ reports
    U.S. President Donald Trump is considering sending Ukraine an additional Patriot air defense system, a move that would mark his administration's first major weapons transfer to Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on July 8, citing two defense officials. The report is the latest in a series of contradictory messages from the Trump White House in recent days regarding military aid to Ukraine. While the Pentagon on July 2 announced a halt in weapons shipments to Kyiv due to dwindling U.S.
     

Trump mulls sending Kyiv another Patriot air defense system, WSJ reports

8 juillet 2025 à 19:17
Trump mulls sending Kyiv another Patriot air defense system, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering sending Ukraine an additional Patriot air defense system, a move that would mark his administration's first major weapons transfer to Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on July 8, citing two defense officials.

The report is the latest in a series of contradictory messages from the Trump White House in recent days regarding military aid to Ukraine. While the Pentagon on July 2 announced a halt in weapons shipments to Kyiv due to dwindling U.S. stockpiles, Trump later claimed he wasn't responsible for the decision and wanted to send more weapons to Ukraine.

A U.S. defense official told the WSJ that Trump has asked the Pentagon to look into options for supplying Ukraine with more arms, including a Patriot air defense system. Officials are also reportedly exploring whether other nations can send Patriots to Kyiv.

The claim dovetails with recent media reports about the administration's plans to bolster Ukraine's air defenses. Axios reported on July 8 that the White House is pursuing a plan to have Germany sell another Patriot battery to Ukraine, with the U.S. and European allies splitting the cost of the purchase. Sources told the outlet that Trump also pledged to send 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Kyiv.

If the U.S. provides Ukraine with an additional Patriot system, it would mark the first time Trump has approved a major military aid package to Kyiv that wasn't previously greenlighted by former U.S. President Joe Biden.

Washington has thus far provided Kyiv with three Patriots, a former Pentagon official told the WSJ. Germany has also sent three, while a group of European countries provided one. According to the official, not all systems are in use at the same time due to maintenance issues.

The U.S.-made air defense systems are in high demand around the world. Each system consists of two or three launchers, a radar, a command and control element, and interceptor missiles. Patriot missiles are also in short supply globally: Ukraine faces an urgent need for the munitions amid increased Russian aerial attacks, and the Guardian reported on July 8 that even the U.S. has only 25% of the interceptors required by its defense readiness plans.

According to one of the officials who spoke to the WSJ, the U.S. military would be able to supply an additional Patriot to Ukraine if ordered by the White House.

Putin throws ‘a lot of b*llshit’, Trump says as he ‘looks strongly’ at Russia sanctions bill
Trump also addressed U.S. legislation on sanctions, saying the Senate’s Russia sanctions bill was “totally optional” for him to implement or terminate. “I’m looking at it very strongly,” Trump said.
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Trump mulls sending Kyiv another Patriot air defense system, WSJ reports

What Is a Trade Deal? Trump Takes an Expansive View.

8 juillet 2025 à 17:14
The president is deploying the word “deal” liberally, using the term to describe all kinds of trade arrangements, some very limited or one-sided.

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In a cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, President Trump used the term “deal” to refer to arrangements that other countries had not consented to at all.
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  • Ukraine's ambassador to US will be replaced, foreign minister confirms
    Ukraine's current ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, will be replaced in the near future, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed in an interview with Ukrainian Radio on July 8. Earlier on July 8, a source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent that President Volodymyr Zelensky had informed Markarova of her pending dismissal. "We can expect about 20 decrees dismissing and appointing new heads of foreign institutions," Sybiha said, specifically mentioning the U.S. a
     

Ukraine's ambassador to US will be replaced, foreign minister confirms

8 juillet 2025 à 16:08
Ukraine's ambassador to US will be replaced, foreign minister confirms

Ukraine's current ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, will be replaced in the near future, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed in an interview with Ukrainian Radio on July 8.

Earlier on July 8, a source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent that President Volodymyr Zelensky had informed Markarova of her pending dismissal.

"We can expect about 20 decrees dismissing and appointing new heads of foreign institutions," Sybiha said, specifically mentioning the U.S. as one of the planned replacements.

In his comments, Sybiha described Markarova as "one of our most successful ambassadors."

"She is extremely effective and charismatic, but surely every diplomat has a rotation cycle," he said. "I can confirm that the Ukrainian president's vision is to carry out rotations in all countries, both G7 and G20. That is, first and foremost, to strengthen these countries, in particular the U.S. track."

Zelensky and Sybiha on June 21 announced plans to overhaul Ukraine's diplomatic corps, teasing major personnel changes in a bid to secure better military aid packages and other support from international partners.

Zelensky discussed replacing Markarova specifically in a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, a source in the President's Office told the Kyiv Independent on July 7.

There are multiple "strong candidates" in the running to replace Markarova, the source said. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko are among the candidates, Bloomberg previously reported.

In his evening address, Zelensky said that a meeting with all Ukrainian ambassadors is scheduled for July 21. It was not immediately clear as to when the changes to the posts may take effect.

Markarova has served as Kyiv's ambassador to Washington since April 2021, and played a central role in coordinating U.S. military and financial support during the early phases of Russia's full-scale invasion.

The announcement of her dismissal comes at a high-stakes moment in relations between Kyiv and Washington. The U.S. Defense Department recently paused shipments of critical weapons systems, including Patriot air defense missiles and precision-guided munitions, even as Ukraine faces intensifying Russian attacks.

Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery
During the call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that Germany sell one of its own Patriot batteries to Ukraine.
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Ukraine's ambassador to US will be replaced, foreign minister confirms
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