EU publishes hit list of US imports for reciprocal tariffs in Trump trade war

08/05/2025 13:57 France 24

The EU on Thursday published a list of US imports that will face billions of euros' worth of reciprocal tariffs if US President Donald Trump imposes blanket 20 percent tariffs on EU imports. The EU list includes American-made aircraft, vehicles and vehicle parts, wine, beer and spirits, among other items.

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France marks 80th anniversary of World War II's end in Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron is presiding over the 80th anniversary of V-E ("Victory in Europe") Day in Paris on Thursday. Accompanied by his wife Brigitte Macron, he will oversee a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe and deliver comments. Watch our special editi...

08/05/2025 15:33 France 24

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08/05/2025 14:40 France 24

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08/05/2025 14:34 France 24

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Ukraine's parliament on Thursday unanimously approved a deal giving the US preferential access to Ukrainian minerals and establishing an investment fund earmarked for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Lawmakers hope the deal will unlock the delivery of new US weapons to counter increasing Russian mis...

08/05/2025 14:30 France 24

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08/05/2025 14:22 France 24

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08/05/2025 14:21 France 24

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08/05/2025 14:15 France 24

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08/05/2025 13:27 France 24

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08/05/2025 12:47 France 24

France commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

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08/05/2025 10:12 France 24

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08/05/2025 08:51 France 24

Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

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German burials of Nazi remains stir controversy over national memory

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07/05/2025 22:44 France 24

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07/05/2025 22:08 France 24

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FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Sudhir Selvaraj, Assistant Professor in Peace Studies and International Development at the University of Bradford about the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. He says that an “all-out war will be costly and both sides are going to try to avoid it at a...

07/05/2025 20:56 France 24

US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite pressure from Trump

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07/05/2025 16:55 France 24

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At least 43 people were killed in India and Pakistan on Wednesday after India launched missile strikes on its longtime adversary on Tuesday, sparking an exchange of artillery fire between the two countries. As airlines cancelled and diverted flights, world leaders warned against an escalation of mi...

07/05/2025 16:49 France 24

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The European Union renewed an urgent call on Wednesday for Israel to immediately lift the blockade on Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and warned against Israel’s planned new aid delivery mechanism. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the harrowing plight of h...

07/05/2025 15:02 France 24

Algeria issues arrest warrants for writer Daoud amid escalating tensions with France

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07/05/2025 14:59 France 24

World's richest 10% responsible for two thirds of global warming, study finds

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07/05/2025 14:24 France 24

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07/05/2025 12:27 France 24

Kidnappings, ransom demands target French cryptocurrency moguls

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India and Pakistan exchange fire, at least 38 killed

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After difficult start, Germany's new chancellor Merz visits Paris and Warsaw

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