Putin to Trump: Moscow ready for ‘most extensive’ talks

Russian leader sends New Year’s greeting to US president.

Since December 11, Trump has only addressed Democratic leaders via Twitter. For most White House aides and allies, that’s a positive development.

An election that’s been delayed for two years is about to be held, and the country has booted out the EU ambassador.

Alexandre Benalla reportedly used a diplomatic passport on a trip to Africa.

Commission president also wants Hungary’s Fidesz to be excluded from the European People’s Party.

The move baffled those who say the US has otherwise been working hard behind the scenes to free those still held in Turkey.

The president is consumed by the shutdown, according to people close to him, and has been throwing out escalating Twitter ultimatums — to no avail.

Hint: One of them rhymes with Freto Frorourke.

Drawing the top stories around the globe.

US president also suggests country could cut off aid to Central American countries.

‘For now I’ll stay quiet’ on political ambitions, Tomb Raider star said.

Learn about the challenges facing policymakers today and what they expect from financial services companies.

Christopher Steele’s dossier claimed Trump’s former attorney traveled to the city during for a secret meeting with Russian officials.

When stars of the big screen cozy up to stars of the small podium.

Here’s what’s on the minds of citizens across the EU ahead of continent-wide elections next year.

France and Germany must summon up the inspiration and muscle to guarantee Europe’s future security.

Florian Philippot wants to lead a ‘half Patriots, half Yellow Jackets’ list of candidates for the EU election.

Labor shortages have led military to start looking further afield.

The president’s year in figures.

No one has claimed responsibility for the blast.

The move was followed by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation and was met with surprise from international allies.

The trip comes days after Trump ordered a full withdrawal of the 2,000 US troops in Syria.

The president’s trip to Iraq was supposed to be a surprise. But the White House couldn’t keep the sensitive trip a secret for long.

As long as the world remains broken, the stage belongs to those spewing sulphur and bombast.

In a culture often bound by tradition, alternative education is slowly gaining traction.

Test comes amid growing regional tensions.

Heather Nauert has no diplomatic experience aside from her year and a half as State Department spokesperson.

The US president said believing in Santa at age 7 is ‘marginal.’

The push to legalize marijuana may overtake research on medical benefits.

Trump also doubled down on his criticism of the Federal Reserve, saying they are raising interest rates too quickly.

Locals feel abandoned by politicians in Sarajevo as region sees influx of people trying to reach EU.

It’s Europe that should be worried about its future.

Grand plans for cities of the future can’t solve the migration crisis.

Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister, and others answer the big questions.

Catholic leader spoke of ‘an unbreakable bond’ uniting everyone.

Erdogan has been a key figure in the controversy over Trump’s stated plans to withdraw US troops from Syria.

Telling the story of the last 12 months through data.

Religious weekly Famiglia Cristiana has emerged as a critic of Italy’s migration policies, but has trouble denting the League leader’s popularity.

Trump pushed back on the notion that he does not value global military alliances.

Patrick Shanahan is little known outside the halls of the national security community.

Mnuchin also sought to assure markets that Trump won’t attempt to fire Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

The president spent the weekend digging in on his position, and aides say he accepts a closure that could drag into the new year.

Here’s your seasonal round-robin family Christmas letter from Brussels.

The US defense secretary’s departure — the subject of much consternation among both Republicans and Democrats — has been moved up.

Two charities sought permission to drop off people rescued off the Libyan coast.

Former Liberal Democrats leader passed away following short illness.

But the president hits back, claiming not to know the man who led the effort Trump insists was successful.

The president’s posture on illegal immigration has had a chilling effect on legal migrant flows.

‘We are totally prepared for a very long shutdown,’ Donald Trump tells reporters.

‘If that happened in our parliament I hope there would be a formal complaint,’ says Amber Rudd.