Macron calls on EU to ‘defend European interests resolutely’ from Trump tariffs
French president says bloc should be ready for trade war after 30% tariff threat but other EU leaders call for calm
Trump’s 10% tariff on most UK goods ‘here to stay’, says Lord Mandelson
British ambassador to US believes universal levy unlikely to change but there is ‘scope’ for negotiations in some sectors
Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico
The president made the announcement on social media, even as the EU was hoping for a trade agreement
EU risks breaking international law over Israel gas deal, say campaigners
Europe accused of ‘trampling over Palestinian rights’ with deal linked to imports from pipeline running parallel to Gaza coast
Fears Heathrow’s move to raise airport fees by ‘excessive’ 17% will push up fares
Airport is seeking increase to expand passenger capacity and fund new lounges, shops and restaurants
‘Now Brexit is behind us’: what’s at stake as Macron makes state visit to the UK?
Future of £100bn UK-France trade relationship in focus amid attempt to show unity in face of Trump tariffs
Madrid family win case against tourist flats after ‘illicit and unsanitary’ acts
Court orders closure of 10 rentals that it found had inflicted psychological damage on family living in block
Apple appeals against ‘unprecedented’ €500m EU fine over app store
iPhone maker accuses European Commission of going ‘far beyond what the law requires’ in ruling
Low water levels push up shipping costs on Europe’s rivers amid heatwave
Vessels on Rhine in Germany and Danube in Hungary forced to sail partially loaded
Across Europe, the financial sector has pushed up house prices. It’s a political timebomb
We’ve been living in a great experiment: can finance provide basic human rights such as housing? The answer is increasingly no, says researcher and writer Tim White
EU leaders race to secure a deal as deadline looms in Trump trade talks
There are just two days of talks left before the US president’s potentially swingeing tariffs are restored
Zara at 50: how the brand rose to the top – and what it’s doing to stay there
As fashion empire hits middle age, it’s cutting costs and closing stores, shifting to larger outlets and new products
Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe
EU says it ‘favours a negotiated solution’ but is prepared for potential trade war with retaliatory duties
‘Slapp addict’ Italian oil firm accused of trying to silence green activists
Eni has filed at least six defamation suits against journalists and NGOs since 2019 in what critics say is intimidation campaign
EU closing in on ‘framework’ trade deal with US to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs
Diplomats and officials say bloc willing to accept 10% tariffs, but talks may go down to wire before Wednesday deadline