European Politics
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G7 Summit in Évian: Geopolitics, Trade, and AI Dominate as Ukraine Talks Advance
The G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains opens with a US-Iran peace deal and discussions on Chinese trade imbalances. Ukraine and Moldova formally b
Geneva Clashes as 20,000 Protest G7 Summit in Évian
On 14 June, a demonstration of 20,000 people in Geneva turned violent near the UN district, with clashes breaking out as protesters opposed
G7 Summit in Évian: Iran Deal, AI Regulation, and Trump's Return
US President Donald Trump claims a deal to end the Iran war, as G7 leaders gather in Évian. The summit also tackles AI regulation, Ukraine p
US and Iran Reach Framework Deal as G7 Leaders Gather in Évian
The US and Iran have struck a framework deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint. The agreement comes as President Tru
Russian Missiles Kill Nine in Ukraine, Set Historic Kyiv Cathedral Ablaze
Russian missiles hit Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, killing nine and setting the historic Dormition Cathedral on fire. The attacks underscore t
Geneva Sees 20,000 Protest G7 Summit as Leaders Gather in Évian
Around 20,000 demonstrators marched in Geneva on Sunday, with clashes erupting near the UN headquarters. The G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, F
Swiss Voters Reject SVP Plan to Cap Population at 10 Million
Nearly 53% of Swiss voters rejected the SVP's population cap initiative, which would have limited immigration and threatened EU ties. The pr
G7 in Évian: Iran deal, AI summit, and Trump's delayed arrival set the stage
The 52nd G7 summit opens in Évian-les-Bains with a potential Iran peace deal, AI CEOs joining leaders, and a delayed Trump arrival. Macron h
Russian Opposition in Exile Elects Yashin Amid Fears of Authoritarian Drift
Ilya Yashin won 60% of delegate votes to lead the new Russian opposition party Peaceful Russia at a Berlin congress. Allies express concern
Romanian President Dan Taps Liberal Adrian Vestea as PM After Tomac Withdraws
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has nominated Adrian Vestea, a Liberal Party figure, as prime minister after Eugen Tomac withdrew. The move c
Overnight Russian Strikes Kill Two in Sumy as Ukraine Hits Chemical Plant Deep Inside Russia
Russian drone and artillery attacks killed two civilians in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. Ukrainian forces struck the Azot chemical plant in Tula O
Iran State Media: No Final Decision Yet on US Peace Deal Despite Optimism
Iranian state media says Tehran has not made a final decision on the US peace deal. US President Trump and Pakistan had signaled a deal coul