Are Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil companies enough to send a message?

Russia’s plans to increase its propaganda budget, Vance meets Netanyahu and the EU’s first anti-far-right European Council

Is a summit between Trump and Putin ever likely to happen? Plus: Sarkozy begins his five-year term

Will the proposed Trump-Putin summit in Budapest do any good?

Frieze London kicks off a massive week for the art market

French prime minister survives two votes of no confidence – but at what cost?

Putin is left without a summit – is the tide turning against Russia?

Why the Pentagon's new press rules have been rejected by news outlets

The last 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza return to Israel

France picks a new prime minister… or does it?

Cautious joy in the Middle East after a Hamas-Israel deal is announced

Is France heading for a snap election?

Two years into the Israel-Hamas war, what’s the best-case scenario from here?

Gaza ceasefire negotiations begin in Egypt and France looks for a new prime minister once again

US government shutdown, alcohol to keep air passengers happy and Palestine’s Taybeh Brewing Co

Germany claims to have arrested members of Hamas. Plus: Rising numbers of Gen-Z protest movements

Why did the Taliban switch off the internet? And why does Trump want Bagram back?

Europe’s ‘drone wall’, Hegseth summons top military brass and why does everyone want a digital ID?

Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House, Moldova remains pro-EU despite Russia’s best efforts

Benjamin Netanyahu address the United Nations General Assembly