International

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
The European Commission is calling on President Donald Trump to revoke tariffs now that he's threatened a 200 percent tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if Europe goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
A Putin aide rejects Trump's 30-day Ukraine cease-fire proposal
As U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff enters talks in Moscow on a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Ukraine, an adviser to the Russian president rejected the idea.
Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect
President Donald Trump is openly challenging U.S. allies by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent as he vows to take back wealth he says was “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada.
The European Union retaliates after the U.S. metals tariffs take hold
The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on U.S. products, responding to the Trump administration rise in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.
U of M says it's committed to combating antisemitism amid federal probes
The University of Minnesota says it’s working to address antisemitism on campus, amid federal investigations spurred by protests against Israel. Recent federal actions are raising alarms for pro-Palestinian and civil rights advocates, who say it’s a violation of free speech.
The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire
The United States said it will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, as Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire.
Pope Francis follows Vatican spiritual retreat as doctors say he’s no longer in imminent danger
Pope Francis has participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat after getting good news from his doctors. They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia.