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On this D-Day anniversary, the Trump administration boosts Europe鈥檚 far rightThe Trump administration and the United States鈥 closest allies in Europe are moving further away from the shared democratic values that once cemented that relationship.
Echoes of 1982 Lebanon War, as Israel retakes Beaufort CastleIsraeli troops have seized control over a medieval fortress in southern Lebanon called Beaufort Castle, but not for the first time. Israel鈥檚 military first took the site back in 1982.
Saying 鈥榳e won鈥 the Iran war is easy. Now鈥檚 the hard part.At one point, President Trump was demanding 鈥渦nconditional surrender鈥 from Iran. Now, the U.S. is working toward a different set of objectives to try to end the war.
Trump has been to China before. Why this visit is different.This American president presents himself as a China hawk. But Donald Trump鈥檚 second state visit to Beijing comes at a tricky moment, with the Iran war looming large for both countries.
In Europe, and now Asia, confidence in US support waversAhead of President Trump鈥檚 expected visit to Beijing, American allies in Europe and Asia remain on edge about the strength of their partnerships.
How the Iran war has revived interest in greener energy worldwideThe Iran war has brought change to the climate-policy debate. In many countries, a revived interest in greener energy might well be here to stay.
King Charles III is headed to Washington. Can he steady the 鈥榮pecial relationship鈥欙豢?King Charles III faces a delicate mission during next week鈥檚 visit to the U.S. 鈥 to reinforce the 鈥渟pecial relationship鈥 between London and Washington.
Hungary election points to Trump鈥檚 waning influence in EuropeViktor Orb谩n鈥檚 landslide loss happened despite full-throated backing from the Trump administration. Now, even far-right populists in Europe are beginning to see support from the U.S. president as a political liability.
