The European Union plans to reduce a major package of financial support to Ukraine by €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) after Kyiv said it had been unable to meet all required reform milestones, said a spokesperson of the bloc’s executive.

U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a sweeping trade deal. It raises tariffs on most European goods to 15%.

The U.N.'s World Food Programme has said that almost 470,000 people in Gaza are enduring famine-like conditions, with 90,000 women and children in need of specialist nutrition treatments. The Israeli government has rejected international criticism of its policies in the enclave.

Russia’s flagship Urals crude is trading at its narrowest discount relative to benchmark prices since the Kremlin started its war against Ukraine in 2022, suggesting that fresh European sanctions have so far failed to make an impact.

EU antitrust regulators paused their investigation into candy maker Mars' $36 billion bid for Pringles maker Kellanova on Tuesday while they await data requested from the companies.

France is calling on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.

The agreement between the EU and U.S. President Donald Trump calls for 15% tariffs on most EU exports to the U.S.

EU antitrust regulators have extended their decision deadline on a $775-million bid by Universal Music Group unit Virgin Music Group for Downtown Music to December 10, after Universal asked for more time,