Who Is Trump’s New Representative in London?

LONDON — Wes Streeting is appointed the U.K.’s new defense secretary, Downing Street announced, as Andy Burnham unveiled his Cabinet after being elected prime minister.
Streeting takes over less than six weeks after predecessor Dan Jarvis, who was appointed amid a contentious government dispute concerning defense spending.
Jarvis was tasked with delivering the government’s long-awaited

Oakland, California, July 20 Eurotoday Newspaper — Hollywood antitrust lawsuit proceedings moved forward after a federal judge temporarily blocked Paramount from completing its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The court issued a temporary restraining order while it considers legal challenges filed by a coalition of U.S. states that argue the merger could reduce competition across

Turkey successfully removed around 1 million stray dogs from its streets by 2025, as reported by Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftli via Balkan Insight, following significant amendments to the Animal Protection Law. Ciftli noted that the “neuter and return” policy was ineffective. Consequently, Turkey is implementing a mixed strategy where some dogs are placed in shelters, while others a

As Cabinet Office minister, Thomas-Symonds oversaw areas like public inquiries and civil service reform.
His departure occurs during crucial negotiations between Britain and the EU.
Before Starmer’s resignation, a U.K.-EU summit was scheduled for Wednesday July 22 to conclude talks on topics such as an agri-food agreement, youth mobility scheme, and emissions trading deal.
Starmer also intended to

Farnborough, England, July 20 Eurotoday Newspaper — US Senate delegation members met with international aerospace and defense companies at the Farnborough International Airshow, seeking to reassure foreign contractors about America’s long-term commitment to global partnerships and tariff-free aerospace trade. The bipartisan delegation said open trade and strong industrial cooperation remain esse

Evenepoel’s Alpine Triumph Alters the Tour, but Vingegaard’s Departure Raises Tougher Concerns for Cycling
By Daniel Mercer, Sports Correspondent, The European Times
As the Tour de France arrives at its second rest day, Tadej Pogacar remains in the yellow jersey, invigorated by Remco Evenepoel’s significant victory in the Alps, while Jonas Vingegaard’s exit following a crash has heightened worri

AliExpress’s failure to address certain risks is deemed “very dangerous for our consumers and unfair to compliant companies,” according to Virkkunen. This substantial fine is the third under the Digital Services Act, following a €200 million penalty for Temu two months prior. Virkkunen noted that Temu’s sanction was tied to inadequate checks for illegal products in Europe.

Ottawa, Canada, July 19 Eurotoday Newspaper — Canada Congo travel restrictions are set to tighten after the federal government announced a temporary ban on foreign nationals who have recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The measure is intended to reduce the risk of Ebola entering Canada and is scheduled to take effect on July 20. The decision comes despite the World Healt

Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal secured Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, marking their second men’s title. The win highlighted Spain’s technical prowess and confirmed their football project as one of Europe’s strongest. Spain’s disciplined approach in New Jersey culminated in Torres’ decisive goal after persistent effort

Former Greater Manchester mayor has succeeded Keir Starmer and announced his cabinet. Stay updated with all the latest news and analysis from the POLITICO team.