With the Trump administration nearly silent, European leaders have energetically stepped in to take up the mantle of leadership. A trade deal could be at stake.
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As Amazon Fires Spread, So Do the Misleading Photos
The fires are real. But the photographs that celebrities and politicians are sharing? Well, it depends.
As Amazon Fires Become Global Crisis, Brazil’s President Reverses Course
After days of playing down the fires raging across the Amazon, President Bolsonaro orders the military to step in. But it’s not clear that will be enough.
Brazil’s Rainforest Fires Prompt Alarm and Anger in Europe
President Emmanuel Macron of France accused President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil of lying about climate change, and said he would try to kill a major trade deal.
Boris Johnson Needs Help From Trump, but Not Too Much
As he undertakes his first foreign trip, Mr. Johnson needs American support for Brexit. But he also needs help from Berlin and Paris, where the president is regarded with suspicion.
Notre-Dame Construction Resumes in Paris, but Worries About Lead Remain
Officials had shut down the work site over concerns about lead contamination. While stricter decontamination measures are now in place, concerns over safety persist.
In an Industrial Corner of France, 18,000 Jobs Are On Offer. Why Aren’t People Taking Them?
In France, there are few takers for tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs, despite one of Europe’s highest unemployment rates. Now, the industry is being pushed to burnish its allure.
As Extreme Heat Becomes New Normal in Europe, Governments Scramble to Respond
Heat records were smashed across much of Europe this week, leaving officials searching for short- and longer-term solutions to help people endure temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
France Nudges Europe Into Space Race, Where It Lags Behind
Fifty years after the Apollo 11 mission, a new French plan for a space command must overcome the reluctance of its European allies to weaponize space.
French Minister Who Dined on Lobster at Taxpayers’ Expense Resigns
François de Rugy was shown to have hosted family and friends for lavish meals at his official residence when he was president of the National Assembly.