Four countries are taking significant steps toward joining the European Union

China has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence

A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic

President Donald Trump said Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway

Ukraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia

A senior European Union official says the EU has coordinated efforts to raise $1 billion in aid pledges for rebuilding Gaza

EU helps raise $1 billion from dozens of nations for recovery fund in Gaza

Ukraine and nine other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media