These Western liquor companies said they stopped doing business in Russia. But the booze keeps flowing

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Russia invades Ukraine. The West imposes sanctions. And hundreds of foreign firms announce they are pulling out of…

Germany backs China’s aid bank despite Canada’s concerns

[ad_1] Germany said it will continue supporting a Chinese state-backed development bank despite G7 partner Canada’s decision to freeze ties due to Beijing’s influence. After meeting China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng…

Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron

[ad_1] Cet article est aussi disponible en français. ABOARD COTAM UNITÉ (FRANCE’S AIR FORCE ONE) — Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation…

Why Britain’s Pacific trade deal is about more than just trade

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — The U.K.’s accession to an 11-strong Pacific trade pact is about much more than just whisky tariffs…

Finland on course for NATO membership after Hungarian vote

[ad_1] The Hungarian parliament ratified Finland’s NATO membership on Monday, putting Helsinki one step closer to joining the alliance but leaving Sweden waiting in the wings.  Members of Hungary’s parliament…

France’s Mr. Privacy turns cybersnooper

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. This story is part of the series Leaked: The Altrnativ world of cybersurveillance. Read the rest. PARIS —…