Ireland's exports of aluminum to Russia have more than doubled since 2020. The country now faces harsh criticism ahead of its assumption of the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers.
BusinessThe EU has approved a new aid package of 100 million euros for Lebanon, aimed at supporting the country's military during the fragile ceasefire.
ConflictsTariffs, quotas and investment scrutiny are pitted against increased state support at home as the EU looks for ways to meet competition from China. Germany's stance will determine whether the headache is treated with painkillers or with radiation.
WorldA Russian war drone crossed the border so quickly that Romanian forces did not have time to shoot it down. Two civilians were injured when it crashed into an apartment complex in the city of Galati. The drone was part of a Russian attack on the Odesa area, wrote President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - and he offered Romania help.
ConflictsAlexander Stubb or Mario Draghi? Or even Angela Merkel? Pressure is mounting on EU talks with Russia about the war in Ukraine. But who will speak, and about what?
WorldRussia has carried out extensive drone and missile attacks on several locations in Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, during the evening and overnight. Four people have been killed. Russia has used the hypersonic missile Oreshnik in the attack.
ConflictsRussia attacked Kyiv with drones, Ukraine's air defenses warned. "The enemy is attacking the capital with attack drones. Take cover!" wrote the head of the city's military command, Timur Tkachenko, on Telegram. The attack comes after Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of Russian attacks.
WorldEU countries are expanding their sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas. "Very good," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
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