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US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday.

‘Takes two to tango’: Trump mulls punishing Ukraine, as well as Russia

Meanwhile, the Kremlin has accused Britain of being involved in the surprise drone attack that destroyed Russian bombers at the weekend.

  • Catherine Lucey, Kate Sullivan and Arne Delfs

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Trade Minister Don Farrell.

Australia-EU trade talks back on amid scramble over Trump tariffs

Trade officials will be dispatched to Brussels within days to revive stalled free trade negotiations with the European Union, as escalating global trade tensions inject fresh urgency into finalising the long-delayed pact.

  • Rob Harris
Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders after pulling his party out of the four-party Dutch coalition in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Dutch government collapses after far-right leader pulls party out of coalition

Anti-Muslim politician Geert Wilders quit the right-wing coalition over immigration policies, most likely ushering in a snap election.

  • Bart H. Meijer and Stephanie van den Berg
On the campaign trail, Karol Nawrocki assailed Prime Minister Donald Tusk for, in his telling, jeopardising Poland’s traditionally strong relations with the United States.

Caught between two Wests, Poland tilts towards the Trumpian model

After Romania’s recent rejection of a nationalist candidate who had declared himself a “candidate on the MAGA ticket”, liberals had hoped that Europe’s right-wing populist wave was receding. Those hopes evaporated on Monday.

  • Andrew Higgins
Illustration: Joe Benke

The US’s biggest export? Trump’s MAGA mindset

The United States is punishing governments that try to moderate social media. Australia is in the firing line.

  • Peter Hartcher
The French will still be allowed to smoke outside cafes, but no longer on the beach.

From chic to outcast: Europe’s smoking heartlands finally catch up

While much of the world stubbed out smoking as socially acceptable long ago, some European countries have been reluctant to clear the air.

  • Rob Harris
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Prince William in Scotland earlier this month.

‘I want to bring about real change’: Prince William reveals his simple goals for the future

Prince William says he’s leading the Duchy of Cornwall with one goal – improving people’s lives.

  • Hannah Furness
The discounting in China’s electric car market raises an interesting question. Can an industry be too successful?

Could China’s electric carmakers bring on another Evergrande moment?

China’s electric vehicle industry is starting to look a lot like a re-run of the property sector’s disaster that has weighed down its economy for more than four years.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Donald Trump.

Trump misfires again in his war on the world

The very inconsistent Donald Trump is becoming consistent in one respect – he makes big threats, then walks them back.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
President Donald Trump departs the White House en route to Trump National Golf Club Washington DC for a crypto dinner, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump threatens tariffs on European Union, Apple as his trade war intensifies

The EU says it will “defend its interests” as Trump threatens a 50 per cent tax on its imports, as well a 25 per cent tariff on Apple unless iPhones are made in America.

  • Josh Boak

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/european-union-5wv