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Peter Mandelson confirmed as Britain’s next ambassador to the US
Keir Starmer praises incoming ambassador — a former European trade commissioner — for his “unrivalled experience,” as former colleagues rate his chances in Trumpworld.
As Trump sues, the free press braces
Prince Andrew spy scandal rocks British establishment
Britain’s bold new world … as a Pacific trading nation
UK bans puberty blockers for under-18s
Justice Department obtained records of Democrats, journalists during Trump’s first term
Do Syria’s liberators still deserve the terrorist label?
US pounds ISIS camps in Syria after Assad flees
“There should be no doubt — we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute,” a top general said.
US pounds ISIS camps in Syria after Assad flees
US pounds ISIS camps in Syria after Assad flees
McConnell takes indirect swipe at Trump on America’s role in the world
“America will not be made great again by those who are content to manage our decline,” he said.
Kallas gave top EU official the ax and governments aren’t happy
Sannino’s departure leaves gap at top of foreign policy wing.
Elon Musk denies plotting huge donation to UK’s Nigel Farage
Westminster has been obsessed with reports of a potentially game-changing sum of money from the X owner.
European Commission orders TikTok to preserve all data on Romanian election
Brussels steps up monitoring of platform to decide whether TikTok breached social media law.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in New York City
Police are still searching for the shooter, a police department spokesperson said.
Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter
Hegseth has faced allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual assault.
White House doubles down on Biden’s pardon flip-flop
The president’s spokesperson on Monday offered little explanation as to why the president changed his mind, but said he maintained faith in the justice system.
Starmer taps health boss to be UK’s top official
Chris Wormald named Cabinet secretary and will take charge of army of officials.
We haven’t seen a pardon as sweeping as Hunter Biden’s in generations
The “full and unconditional” pardon is aimed at protecting the president’s son from future prosecution by the Trump Justice Department.
Trump promised Jan. 6 pardons. His post-election silence is unnerving loyalists.
His die-hard supporters — as well as some federal judges — are left to speculate about his clemency plans.
Von der Leyen’s first Commission: The final verdict
Who’s at the top of the class and who flunked? Here are POLITICO’s grades for each 2019-2024 European commissioner.
Cyprus revokes more high-profile ‘golden’ passports
Those affected include Russian oligarch Alexei Kuzmichev, metals baron Oleg Deripaska, former FSB investigator Sergey Kovbasyuk and Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky, who was arrested in Kyiv on charges of fraud and money laundering.
Commission tells NGOs EU money is not for lobbying
A €5.4 billion fund for green projects can no longer be spent on lobbying, says Commission.
‘A shot at the bow’: Trump puts trading partners on notice
For now, the financial markets are taking the president-elect’s tariff threats seriously, if not literally.
Labour quietly ditches Tory ‘pot for life’ pensions plan
Tory Jeremy Hunt’s plan was meant to stop workplace pension pots being lost as workers change jobs — but was widely criticised by the savings industry.
Donald and Elon can’t get enough of each other
“Elon is probably the only other man in the world who can truly relate to President Trump,” said one person who’s watched them interact.
Don’t snub Farage’s offer to talk to Trump, UK Labour urged
Peter Mandelson — tipped as Britain’s next US ambassador — says Brexiteer can be a ‘bridgehead’ between London and Washington.
Von der Leyen eyes major reshuffle to boost control over EU budget
The rejig would merge the Commission’s reform department with its post-Covid recovery unit.
Macron in Argentina to soothe would-be G20 wrecker Milei
Argentinian president wants an alliance with like-minded politicians against the rest.
Trump’s Republican Party overhaul is complete
The reaction of Republicans to his staffing moves reflects a party on bended knee.
Biden’s White House stares down a Trump takeover
The White House rushes to get Ukraine and CHIPs funding out the door but faces limits on “Trump-proofing.”
Biden’s final meeting with Xi reaps agreement on AI and nukes
In their final meeting before Donald Trump takes office, Biden also urged Xi to push North Korea to curb support for Russia’s war on Ukraine and signaled progress in moves to free unjustly jailed U.S. citizens in China.