BRUSSELS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble alliance is seen falling short of winning an absolute majority in France’s parliamentary election, Belgian newspapers Le Soir and La Libre said on Sunday evening, quoting an exit poll. Le…
Germany announces steps to boost gas storage as Russia cuts supply
By Christoph Steitz and Andreas Rinke FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany on Sunday announced its latest steps to boost gas storage levels to prepare for the next winter season, when it fears Russia, which has cut deliveries in recent days, could reduce or e…
Inflation will not fall to 2% target for two years, Fed’s Mester says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said it will take two years for inflation to fall to the central bank’s 2% target, adding that it will be “moving down” gradually from the current level. A …
Jan. 6 panel to implicate Trump in fake elector plot, Schiff says
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House panel investigating the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol will present evidence this week that former President Donald Trump was involved in a failed bid to submit slates of fake electors to…
As battles in Ukraine’s east grind on, NATO warns of long war
By Natalia Zinets and Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) -The war in Ukraine could last for years, the head of NATO said on Sunday, calling for steadfast support from Ukraine’s allies as Russian forces battle for territory in the country’s east. Secretary-Gener…
U.S. reviews China tariffs, possible pause on federal gas tax to curb inflation
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden’s administration is reviewing the removal of some tariffs on China and a possible pause on federal gas tax as the United States struggles to tackle soaring gasoline prices and inflation, two t…
UK must have military capable of fighting in Europe, says army head
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain must have a military capable of fighting in Europe and defeating Russia, the new head of the British army was quoted as telling troops by local media. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a vocal supporter of Ukraine since R…
Israeli troops kill Palestinian at West Bank barrier, Palestinian officials say
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian who tried to cross Israel’s security barrier from the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said on Sunday. Israel’s military said soldiers identified near the city of Q…
French election: Macron loses absolute majority in parliament in ‘democratic shock’
By Tassilo Hummel and Ingrid Melander PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron lost control of the National Assembly in legislative elections on Sunday, a major setback that could throw the country into political paralysis unless he is able to…
Syrian refugee brings the taste of home to Gaza
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA (Reuters) – Anas Qaterji fled Syria when civil war broke out in 2011 and snuck into Gaza, a land with its own history of war and poverty, where he has gained a large following among foodies crazy for the spicy cooking he broug…