Facing questions about possible impeachment after the midterms, Trump said he had declined to act against Clinton, Biden, and Obama out of respect for the presidency, while asserting he retained the power to do so.
Finance Minister Roland Lescure says constitutional powers remain an option for passing €43 billion in cuts, with a 5% deficit ceiling among his red lines as borrowing costs rise and protests spread.
British agencies are assessing whether an alleged BND intelligence breach exposed classified material or human sources, after former German spy chief August Hanning and a senior official were arrested on espionage and treason suspicions.
Chinese brands account for a quarter of Europe’s hybrid sales. Brussels is considering temporary import limits as it seeks to narrow its trade deficit with China, with upcoming talks in Beijing potentially reshaping the proposal.
The $100 billion Jafurah development could leave Saudi Arabia with a substantial gas surplus as Aramco assesses export routes and a potential gas business listing to balance expansion with Riyadh’s funding demands.
Russia’s 2026 defense expenditure could reach 17 trillion rubles, roughly 40% above its original plan, according to people close to the government. Additional borrowing and gold sales are financing the increase as Ukraine peace efforts stall.
