Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU alcohol imports
President demands bloc removes duty on US whisky
The Trump backlash offers Starmer a mainstream moment
Prospect of reaching peak populism is an opportunity
Starmer says he will abolish NHS England
Prime minister says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’
Russia says it does not want a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine
Putin’s foreign policy adviser says Moscow wants long-term settlement taking its interests into account
Russia says its forces have retaken key Kursk town of Sudzha
Push comes as Russian and US officials gear up for meeting to discuss end to Ukraine war
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman
Travel restrictions and asset freeze orders are due to expire on Saturday
