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US exits foundational UN climate treaty, shaking global climate governance
The US administration has formally withdrawn from the **UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)**, a 1992 treaty that underpins global climate efforts and the Paris Agreement. Politico reports this decision is viewed as a major blow to multilateral climate cooperation and part of a broader move to leave dozens of international organizations deemed contrary to US interests
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Washington moves to control Venezuela’s oil exports ‘indefinitely’
US officials have announced that Washington will **oversee and effectively control Venezuelan oil exports for an open-ended period** following operations that removed Nicolás Maduro from power. The White House says this is intended to manage sanctioned crude flows and reshape Caracas’ political future, while critics warn of a far-reaching assertion of US authority over a sovereign country’s key resource
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US signals it will leave 66 international organizations deemed against its interests
Le Monde reports that the White House plans to **withdraw from 66 international organizations**, arguing they run counter to US national interests. The move, which accompanies the UN climate treaty exit, marks one of the most sweeping retrenchments from multilateral institutions in modern US foreign policy and alarms allies who rely on these bodies for coordination
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EU–Mercosur trade deal back on track after new concessions to farmers
The **European Commission has offered additional concessions to the agricultural sector**, addressing Italian concerns and clearing the way for signature of the long-delayed EU–Mercosur trade agreement on Monday. The revised package aims to reassure EU farmers about competition and environmental standards while locking in a major trade pact with South American countries
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French farmers stage high-profile Paris tractor protest over trade and competition
French farmers have **parked tractors around the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe** to protest the EU–Mercosur deal and wider grievances about unfair competition and low farm incomes. They argue the agreement will expose them to cheaper South American imports produced under looser standards, intensifying pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government and Brussels negotiators
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US–France judicial tensions flare over possible sanctions on French judges
The president of the Paris judicial court has condemned what he calls **“unacceptable interference”** amid reports the US is considering sanctions against French judges who sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen. The dispute raises sensitive questions about judicial independence and escalates diplomatic friction between Paris and Washington
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Trump administration hardens stance on Venezuela and threatens neighboring leaders
According to Le Monde, the US president has **threatened a neighboring leader over alleged drug trafficking** after US forces ousted Nicolás Maduro, while also planning a meeting with Colombia’s president on regional security. The rhetoric underscores Washington’s intention to dictate political outcomes in Caracas and shape broader power dynamics in northern South America
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Denmark and Greenland resist renewed US pressure over Arctic control
Analysis from The Arctic Institute notes that Trump’s renewed **push for greater control over Greenland** has forced Denmark to confront difficult strategic choices in the Arctic. European leaders, including Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, have publicly signaled they will stand firm against what they view as bullying tactics, even as US military and political pressure in the region intensifies
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Canada sends Mark Carney to Beijing to reset strained China ties
Former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor **Mark Carney is heading to Beijing** for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a move seen as an effort to thaw frosty Canada–China relations. Politico reports the visit signals a foreign-policy recalibration by Ottawa, seeking to stabilize trade and geopolitical ties after years of tensions over security and economic issues
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Japan–China economic tensions deepen amid probe of chipmaking materials
Bloomberg’s China-focused program reports that **China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into a key chipmaking material from Japan**, escalating an ongoing trade and political feud. Tokyo has strongly protested, linking the move to its stance that any invasion of Taiwan would present a “survival-threatening” situation for Japan, underscoring the intersection of security and economic policy in East Asia
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US domestic politics: Trump loyalty test and spending fight shape Washington agenda
Politico describes Republicans as heading into a **major Trump loyalty test** as internal party dynamics sharpen around the former president’s influence in upcoming contests. At the same time, the House has moved a step closer to passing a three-bill spending package, while conservatives raise new objections over earmarks that could complicate final approval
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