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US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.
Donald Trump plans to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism at home and abroad. What is behind the US president's decision and what should Ukraine do next? DW spoke with experts.
Germany's Johann Wadephul said hybrid plots like the Starlink fire showed Europe was "in Russia's crosshairs." The UK's Ed Miliband said Trump's Russian diesel deal led to a "very difficult few days" diplomatically.
Guilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".
The US and Europe can’t agree on how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
Senators told Trump, the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin "will not achieve just ends, nor will it benefit Americans."
A majority of US adults say President Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from presidency.
President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia comes as he is under pressure to reduce fuel prices with the U.S. midterm elections less than a month way.
Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations that she offered access to Trump administration officials in exchange for money.
Trump has previously said he was unhappy with Guilfoyle amid reports of a bribery scandal and ethics violations.
Guilfoyle's announcement came after new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said in her debut briefing that the ambassador had been asked to resign.
Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.
Russia hammered Ukrainian cities and transport links overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people in the city of Kharkiv, while appearing to spare energy facilities for the first time since US President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" at the weekend. It was not clear whether Moscow had deliberately avoided targeting power plants.
Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.
François Picard is pleased to welcome Petros Konstantinidis, Journalist for TA NEA, Greece's leading daily newspaper, as a financial and investigative reporter. It has all the makings of a reality TV show or a telenovela, or both! “This is diplomacy under Trump turning into lifestyle diplomacy”, explains Konstantinidis.
US authorities raided the Washington home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud, according to reports. The probe reportedly includes immigration paperwork completed by her late father when she was a child. Omar accused the Trump administration of using government institutions to target political opponents, describing the raid as an act of political intimidation. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson has the latest from Washington.
The Trump administration's proposal to exclude some noncitizens from the 2030 census prompts alarm for voting rights groups.
A protester wearing a ‘Release the Epstein files’ shirt was punched by Trump supporters at a Republican rally in Ohio.
