Trump, EU announce trade deal
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Europe, Turkey and Wildfires
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President Donald Trump spent part of his weekend in Scotland reviving his old grievances against wind power, even claiming at one point that it was “killing” Americans. During a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump abruptly detoured from immigration to wind turbines.
According to the EU, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be implemented for visa-free travelers in the last quarter of 2026, and an application will now cost 20 euros (about $23.20), up from the initially announced 7 euros.
In our latest roundup of travel news: a new unwelcome American visa fee, how airlines fight the “scourge” of excess baggage, plus a guide to packing everything you need in a backpack.
House Judiciary Chairman leads bipartisan delegation to Brussels, claims European regulations threaten American First Amendment rights
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A guided hiking vacation fills that gap with experts who go well beyond simply making sure you don’t get lost. The guides on European hiking adventures know the routes, handle moving between hotels and restaurants, speak the local language along with English and ensure you leave with a better understanding of the itinerary’s sites and vistas.
Firefighters battled on Monday to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the Mediterranean region.
Clubs in the Super League, the top-tier of European rugby league, have voted to increase the number of teams in the competition to 14 from next season.
Financing is secured for the first phase of a project that will feed the flow of U.S. natural-gas exports to Europe.