PoliticsJorge Liboreiro says Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech is unlikely to shift the political needle in any considerable way.
PoliticsJorge Liboreiro says Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech is unlikely to shift the political needle in any considerable way.
EconomyAnna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Mark Cudmore examine the prospect of further gains for the dollar and Treasuries, along with the main themes occupying analysts and investors, on Bloomberg Television’s “The Opening Trade.”
WorldThe Virgo Transport 8 capsized in rough weather in the Java Sea on Sunday while carrying 243 people from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Six people have died and 108 were rescued, but 129 remain missing. One passenger’s wife says she is sure her husband survived as she waits for news.
PoliticsEuropean Parliament President Roberta Metsola told Euronews that Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership. She said the proposal would deepen cooperation with like-minded countries and encourage others to join.
PoliticsEuropean People's Party MEP David McAllister described the EU-Canada relationship as “very unique.” He said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to take it “to the next level” after proposing a tailor-made status of “associate membership” for Ottawa.
ScienceRAND Europe researcher Mélusine Lebret says the growing militarisation of space cannot be understood simply by classifying satellites as civilian, military or weaponised. She argues that rising competition does not remove the need for cooperation.
PoliticsFour EU Commissioners react on Europe Today to Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech, discussing security, the war in Ukraine, trade and climate. They describe Canada’s associate membership of the EU as a sign of the times.
PoliticsMark Carney is delivering remarks to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. The appearance follows a proposal from EU chief Ursula von der Leyen the previous day outlining how Canada could become the bloc’s first associate member.
PoliticsRussians are voting for members of the State Duma while also casting ballots in local elections. Voting is spread over three days to encourage participation among 111 million eligible voters, including, for the first time, residents of Ukrainian territories taken by Russia since 2022.
PoliticsEuropean Parliament President Roberta Metsola responded to Ursula von der Leyen’s plan to make Canada the EU’s first associate member. Metsola said there was “no reason” for Donald Trump to retaliate and pledged to intensify trade with Ottawa.
PoliticsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member.” Trump has threatened “very serious tariffs” over the plan, while Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews.
CultureThe contestants tour one another’s completed Guest Suites, prompting a flurry of opinions.
WorldSaudi Arabia is moving to restore its vital East-West oil pipeline, reportedly aiming to bring it back to half capacity within days as Houthi attacks pressure the kingdom’s energy flows. Riyadh says the Houthis targeted Mecca and calls it a “red line,” while the Houthis say commercial vessels will be spared except those linked to Saudi Arabia.
CultureThe Outnumbered panel discusses opening acts dropping out of Ed Sheeran’s tour to support Macklemore after he made “Free Palestine” comments during his set.
EconomyGlobal bond yields retreated Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised rates and pledged to tame inflation, easing pressure in markets. President Donald Trump called for lower US rates after Warsh delivered the hike, while traders turned to Friday’s key Bank of Japan decision.
EconomyThe Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to about 3.9% on Wednesday, its first increase since 2023, as it seeks to contain stubbornly high inflation.
EconomyBrent crude has surged above $100 a barrel, yet countries and companies appear unexpectedly resilient. Breakingviews columnists debate whether that calm can last, whether pipeline workarounds will succeed and why this shock may be different.
EconomyThe National Stock Exchange of India is due to begin its main IPO subscription on Sept 17 in a listing expected to raise more than US$2 billion, potentially making it one of the country’s largest. Analysts say pressure on derivatives trading volumes is prompting caution toward capital-market firms.
SocietyBody camera footage released Wednesday by the city of Minneapolis shows two officers being shot on the top floor of an apartment tower. The incident left two residents dead and five people injured, including the officers.
PoliticsEuronews’ Europe Today is live as Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid a new tariff threat from Donald Trump. Roberta Metsola is also featured in an exclusive Euronews interview.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump said goods imported from the European Union could face new tariffs if he decides that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada an associate EU member amounts to “a hostile act.”
PoliticsA banquet involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is set to feature technology leaders from the United States and China. The program also covers the Federal Reserve’s rate hike decision and Manus seeking a $4 billion valuation.
TechSen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., discusses Congress’ approach to artificial intelligence regulation and the global AI race, describing China as an “adversary” in the competition and touching on national security concerns.
EconomyFed Chair Kevin Warsh is described as a “snake charmer” who may be able to walk President Trump through the reasoning behind Federal Reserve rate hikes. Howard Schneider analyzes the possibility.