With Ukraine’s Cash Running Low, Europe Lacks a Good Plan B

The European Union wants to finance Ukraine’s war efforts using a loan based on Russia’s frozen assets in Belgium. If that falls through, there’s no easy alternative.

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Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit

The demonstrations, organized by Belgium’s major trade unions, oppose austerity proposals that would affect pensions and other social welfare.

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Cyberattack Forces Brussels Airport to Cancel More Flights

The announcement signaled that delays and cancellations, which snarled traffic at major European travel hubs over the weekend, would continue into a third day.

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Even 2025’s Chaos Couldn’t Keep Brussels From the European August Holiday

With President Trump’s trade moves, war in Ukraine and wildfires, it was a busy month for the European Union. But not in Brussels.

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E.U. Cuts Aid to Ukraine Over Corruption Concerns

The $1.7 billion reduction capped a tough week for President Volodymyr Zelensky as he deals with Ukraine’s governance issues.

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Forget Bingo. These 90-Year-Olds Just Want to Dance.

A Times reporter explored aging, loneliness and the joy of intergenerational connections.

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China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe

Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

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How Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Risks Deeper Damage to Europe’s Economy

Economists had already downgraded growth for the European Union, and the new duties would hit industries there especially hard. Companies are looking for ways to blunt the impact.

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Amid Tariff Chaos, U.S. Allies Try to Redraw the Trade Map

Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.

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Israel Will Allow More Aid Into Gaza, Officials Say

The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.

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