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Iran strikes Tel Aviv and Haifa as Israel conflict enters fourth day

G7 leaders were set to meet in Canada with the battle between the two regional enemies set to dominate the agenda

The Guardian - UK

European leaders to press Trump on Israel-Iran strategy at G7 meeting

Leaders gathering for summit in Canada intend to pin US president down on his whole Iran strategy

The Guardian - UK

The politics of blame: Accusing immigrants won’t solve Germany’s antisemitism problem

In response to a report on the virulence of antisemitism in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently cast the blame on attitudes held by immigrants.

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UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed following Israeli strikes on Iran

France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair a top-level UN conference on a two-state solution in New York next week, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it has been postponed due to surging tensions in the Middle East.

Euronews

Starmer and European allies urge restraint from Israel and Iran after strikes

The Prime Minister, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a ‘diplomatic resolution’.

Evening Standard

Alarmed European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran

The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate.

Euronews

Friedrich Merz meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Berlin

The two leaders spoke of the need to bolster continental security, tighten immigration policies and ensuring global trade continues to run on a system of open markets and free trade.

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Germany's ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jäger to head intelligence service, reports say

According to media reports, the German ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger, is to take over as head of the Federal Intelligence Service. His predecessor Bruno Kahl will move to the Vatican as ambassador.

Euronews

Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Berlin on Tuesday, where the leaders discussed a school shooting in Austria earlier in the day and recent developments in Ukraine.

Euronews

Is "centrism" having a moment? Yeah, no

So "centrism" is back and neoliberalism will save us from fascism. Cool story, bro — but we've heard it before

Salon

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,199

These are the key events on day 1,199 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Germany’s chancellor thinks his fellow citizens need to work harder. Here’s why he’s wrong

People in Germany have taken the idea of a work-life balance too far. To get their economy back on track, they must work more.

The Conversation

Trump-Musk meltdown: key moments in the billionaires’ spectacular split

World has seen alliance between US president and Tesla boss unravel in real time via social media and television

The Guardian - UK

Trump's domestic drama could overshadow G7 amid feud with Elon Musk - Roll Call

Donald Trump's daily domestic drama could overshadow a key G7 summit in Canada as he butts heads with Elon Musk.

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The Independent UK

Voices: The very important meeting that took place while the world watched the Musk-Trump spectacle

COMMENT: ICYMI: It was a meeting that may prove of more lasting significance for the wider world than the verbal fireworks between the US president and Tesla chief, writes Mary Dejevsky

Euronews

How did Donald Trump and Elon Musk's feud begin? Here is the blow-by-blow

After forging a close political relationship, the two billionaires brought significant change to Washington. Now their alliance lies in tatters.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,198

These are the key events on day 1,198 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Trump scorns Merkel legacy during new German chancellor’s White House visit

Friedrich Merz struggles to get word in as US president focuses on record of former German leader who left office in 2021

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Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russia’s war on Ukraine

The German chancellor expressed his country’s support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.

Roll Call

Trump-Musk alliance ends with personal attacks, threats to end federal contracts - Roll Call

President Trump ended his alliance with Elon Musk on Thursday as the two traded barbs in a wild back-and-forth.

Euronews

Merz in Washington: Did Germany's chancellor achieve everything he wanted from Trump talks?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks?

The Independent UK

Trump makes Second World War joke in front of German chancellor

Donald Trump made a Second World War joke about Germany re-arming while meeting the country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in the Oval Office on Thursday, 5 June, amid negotiations over tariffs.

The Independent UK

Watch in full: Trump meets German leader in Oval Office

Watch back as Donald Trump met German chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office on Thursday, 5 June.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries

President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions

The Independent UK

New German leader plans to discuss Ukraine and trade with Trump in Oval Office visit

Germany’s new leader is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticized military spending

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