It has not been an unmitigated disaster. European and Arab states have rallied behind a British blueprint to revive the Middle East peace process and save the two state solution. Elements of the Foreign Office drafted strategy are part of the peace plan for Gaza.

Marc Rowan, chief executive of Apollo Global Management, has said Europe is “at war with itself” as excessive regulation of its financial sector stifles growth and undermines competitiveness with the US.

“The violation of Poland’s airspace earlier this week is not an isolated incident and impacts more than just Poland,” the NATO commander, U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, said when he announced the new measures, adding, “NATO is not waiting; we are acting.”

Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson believes that the intensification of Russia's hybrid operations requires European states to respond decisively and prepare for a possible war. Source: Jonson in an interview with German outlet RND,

Across Europe, the boundaries of expression are being tested on issues such as Palestine, transgender rights, religion, immigration and more.

As of Sunday, travelers entering Europe will now have to scan their fingerprints and submit personal information, but the system isn’t in place everywhere yet.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde praised Germany for opening its purse strings and using its balance sheet and capacity to borrow. Lagarde said fiscal policy will play a more supportive role in the years ahead, especially for countries increasing their defense investment, like Germany.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated his country's role as the host for upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Egypt's foreign minister said on Friday that resolving the Palestinian question was key to making progress in a U.S.-backed transport project to connect India to Europe via the Middle East by sea and rail.

The Los Angeles Rams finally make their return to international play when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in week seven action from London. It is the Rams' first game overseas since 2019, and the game is jumpstarting their return to being an international brand as the team is set to play in Australia next season.

Across Europe and North America, the picture is bleak: wool is often burned or discarded because processing costs outweigh returns. That’s why Ilaria Venturini Fendi was hosting the first in-person World Hope Forum,