Europe’s seaborne imports of gas fall by fifth to lowest since 2021, report finds UK records 47% annual drop as governments aim to replace fossil fuels but also spend billions on new LNG terminals
Trump has left a void that the EU and Britain must fill together America is in retreat from its underappreciated good works around the world. Europe needs to act – and Brexit only hinders this essential response
Chill of inflation threatens Britain again after Europe’s long, hard winter Demand for fuel has pushed gas prices up – but peace in Ukraine could flood the market and change everything
Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban
Flight costs from France to rise as government more than doubles air tax ‘Solidarity tax’ to rise next month in move described as ‘irresponsible by Air France, as Ryanair threatens to cut flights in country
Canada, Mexico and EU criticise Trump’s metal tariffs amid fears of trade war Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs ‘will not go unanswered’ as Justin Trudeau says Canadians will ‘stand up if we need to’
EU says it will retaliate immediately if Trump imposes new tariffs Bloc’s leaders also promise to protect EU interests after US president announces escalation in aggressive trade policy
‘Engine of inequality’: delegates discuss AI’s global impact at Paris summit Emmanuel Macron’s tech envoy warns attenders current trajectory of artificial intelligence is unsustainable
Novo Nordisk confident despite Trump tariff risk as sales of weight-loss jab soar Europe’s biggest firm, whose sales of Wegovy almost doubled, feels it can ‘meet demands’ of US administration
EU to tighten checks on goods sold by sites such as Shein and Temu European Commission also urges EU lawmakers to phase out exemption on customs duties for parcels under €150
Norwegian firm lobbying to open Rosebank oilfield halves green investments State-owned Equinor becomes latest fossil fuel firm to backtrack on clean energy pledges with move to halve budget to $5bn
Shipowners have made £4.8bn selling tankers to Russian ‘shadow fleet’ Vessels used to evade sanctions on oil exports and help fund war against Ukraine, investigation reveals
Global stock markets come under pressure amid ‘Trump tariff tantrum’ Markets recover some losses after Trump agreed to delay new duties on Mexico goods, sparking hopes of a reprieve
Trump tariffs: what’s at stake for the UK and EU? The US president has threatened to target Europe after launching then pausing import tariffs on Canada and Mexico
EU will stand up for itself in face of Trump tariffs threat, Macron says French president and other leaders call for cooperation with Washington but vow a robust response if needed