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‘Ant-agonistic’: aggressive ants threaten Germany’s infrastructure
The ants – in colonies with hundreds of thousands to millions of individuals – have also been noticed elsewhere in Europe, including France.
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Ukraine war
European nations promise to send Ukraine billions more to help fight Russia
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India
India speeds up UK, EU trade deals to buffer against Trump’s tariffs
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China-EU relations
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EU leaders plan trip to Beijing in July for summit with Xi
No date confirmed with the Chinese side as travel plan indicates serious effort to re-engage amid collapsed relationship with the US.
11 Apr 2025 - 5:38AM
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and European Council President Antonio Costa hold forth at a press conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on April 4. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
UK’s Prince Harry makes secret Ukraine visit to meet war victims
The royal was in Lviv, an area frequently targeted by Russian missiles, and the trip was not announced until after he left the country.
11 Apr 2025 - 4:01AM
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European Union
EU puts tariffs on hold for 90 days to match Trump’s pause
The EU had approved retaliatory tariffs on US$23 billion in goods in response to his 25 per cent tariffs on imported steel and aluminium.
10 Apr 2025 - 7:12PM
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Architecture and design
A cherished Irish tradition is dying out. New school aims to fix that
At the Donegal Thatching School, master thatchers teach their skills to help preserve Ireland’s long tradition of thatched-roofed cottages.
10 Apr 2025 - 7:55AM
Trainee thatcher David McFarren (front), a student of the Donegal Thatching School, works on a thatched cottage in the village of Bunbeg, Ireland on March 9, 2025. Photo: AFP
King Charles III
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in surprise visit
The pontiff, 88, is convalescing at home after a hospital stay, and a planned audience with the UK royal couple was earlier postponed.
10 Apr 2025 - 3:29AM
China-EU relations
Man detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on Uygurs for China
Beijing has denied accusations from rights organisations about abuses against the ethnic minority group in Xinjiang.
10 Apr 2025 - 3:10AM
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European Union
EU approves first retaliatory tariffs on US imports
This includes special levies on items such as jeans and motorcycles from the United States.
9 Apr 2025 - 10:31PM
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Germany
Germany’s Merz gets coalition deal, eyes reviving growth as global trade war looms
Merz, who called the US an unreliable ally, has already vowed to build up defence spending as Europe faces a hostile Russia.
9 Apr 2025 - 10:12PM
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The deal caps weeks of haggling between chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz and the SPD after he topped elections in February but fell well short of a majority, with the far-right Alternative for Germany surging into second place. Photo: dpa
Italy
Italy’s furniture brands rely on US. Can they survive Trump’s ‘awful’ tariffs?
‘I will lose a lot of my clients. I think the tariffs are going to be enormously awful for trade,’ an interior designer says.
9 Apr 2025 - 3:30PM
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Tourism
Universal theme park coming to the UK; will rival Disneyland Paris
UK fans of Harry Potter, Shrek and the Minions are in for a treat. Universal’s first European theme park will be built north of London.
9 Apr 2025 - 1:45PM
Britain
UK and EU edge closer to reset deal, thanks to Trump’s tariff onslaught
The two sides are expected to sign defence, security and youth visa agreements during the May 19 summit in London.
9 Apr 2025 - 12:30PM
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Donald Trump
Trump says ‘major’ pharmaceutical tariffs coming soon
The US president said the levies will prompt companies to move their operations to America.
9 Apr 2025 - 10:45AM
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US President Donald Trump attends the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner in Washington on April 8. Photo: AP
Japan
Nato chief confronts China’s ‘staggering’ military build-up during Japan visit
Nato chief Mark Rutte urged for a stronger Japan-Nato alliance amid concerns over China’s rapid military expansion and global stability threats.
8 Apr 2025 - 11:21PM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky confirms Ukrainian troops active in Russia’s Belgorod region
‘We continue active operations in the enemy’s border areas and this is absolutely justified,’ the Ukrainian president said.
8 Apr 2025 - 8:55AM
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Britain’s King Charles shrugs off health scare to begin Italy visit
Trip comes 10 days after the king, 76, was briefly admitted to hospital after experiencing temporary side effects from his cancer treatment.
8 Apr 2025 - 9:00AM
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Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Rome’s Ciampino Airport on Monday for their four-day state visit to Italy. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-EU relations
EU frets over flood of Chinese imports as Trump stokes tariff war
Advocates for easier trade with Beijing, including Spain, face off against Poland and others backing protections against Chinese imports.
8 Apr 2025 - 2:07AM
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Ukraine war
Putin says ceasefire ‘questions’ linger amid US-Ukraine minerals deal talks
US President Donald Trump has voiced frustration at the slow pace of talks, telling NBC news in March that he was “p***ed off” with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
7 Apr 2025 - 8:08PM
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SCMP Highlights
Trump’s tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe’s future: 5 weekend reads
From US tariff opportunities to the risk of a magnitude 8 earthquake in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
7 Apr 2025 - 12:30PM
United States
Ukraine ceasefire talks trump tariffs on Russia, US official says
Tariffs on Russia would have been inappropriate, a US economic adviser said – despite its exports to the United States dwarfing Ukraine’s.
7 Apr 2025 - 10:33AM
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A combination photo shows Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war
French President Macron meets Egyptian leader Sisi in Cairo for Gaza talks
On Monday, Macron, Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II will hold a summit as Israel renews its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
7 Apr 2025 - 9:08AM
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Britain
John Lithgow wins best actor award at UK Olivier Awards
American actor won for portrayal of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author in Giant, a play that confronts Dahl’s antisemitic views.
7 Apr 2025 - 9:04AM
France
Police in Paris arrest 2 over terrorist attack plot
The main suspect, a 19-year-old living in northern France, had ties to Islamic State and planned to attack a public place, French media said.
7 Apr 2025 - 8:58AM
Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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