At G20 Summit, Scott Bessent Says U.S. Has Support for Economic War Against Iran

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By: Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley

1 September 2026 at 18:03

The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke at an event on Tuesday for the Group of 20 nations gathering in Asheville, N.C.

German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation – Europe live

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By: Jakub Krupa

1 September 2026 at 18:43

Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says

Over in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first midday briefing of the autumn.

It opens with an announcement that Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will receive Nato’s Mark Rutte tomorrow. This comes amid growing scrutiny of Russia’s activities on the eastern flank.

German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation – Europe live

The Guardian

By: Jakub Krupa

1 September 2026 at 18:43

Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says

Over in Brussels, the European Commission is just starting its first midday briefing of the autumn.

It opens with an announcement that Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will receive Nato’s Mark Rutte tomorrow. This comes amid growing scrutiny of Russia’s activities on the eastern flank.

Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection

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By: Jon Henley Europe correspondent

1 September 2026 at 07:00

A yes to membership would have given Brussels a boost but Icelanders have not voted to isolate themselves

Iceland’s 52.8% to 47.2% vote against reopening EU accession talks is, undeniably, a blow for Brussels. But claiming it as a Brexit-style victory for “national sovereignty” or evidence of broad rejection of the EU misrepresents the reality of the island’s relationship with the bloc.

For the EU, Iceland was a dream candidate: small, stable, prosperous and strategically located in an increasingly contested Arctic. Eager as it is to wield more geopolitical clout and revive flagging momentum around enlargement, a vote in favour would have given Brussels a very welcome boost.

Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection

World news | The Guardian

By: Jon Henley Europe correspondent

1 September 2026 at 07:00

A yes to membership would have given Brussels a boost but Icelanders have not voted to isolate themselves

Iceland’s 52.8% to 47.2% vote against reopening EU accession talks is, undeniably, a blow for Brussels. But claiming it as a Brexit-style victory for “national sovereignty” or evidence of broad rejection of the EU misrepresents the reality of the island’s relationship with the bloc.

For the EU, Iceland was a dream candidate: small, stable, prosperous and strategically located in an increasingly contested Arctic. Eager as it is to wield more geopolitical clout and revive flagging momentum around enlargement, a vote in favour would have given Brussels a very welcome boost.

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