The French president’s aim with the trip is “to try and bring China to our side and put pressure on Russia” concerning its war in Ukraine.

“If Tunisia collapses economically or socially, then we will be in a situation where new flows of migrants will come to Europe,” said Josep Borrell, EU foreign affairs commissioner.

Swedish Democrat MP Ludvig Aspling described it as the latest evidence of his party’s influence over the Swedish EU Council presidency, where the country has taken a hardline on asylum fraud.

Meloni slammed potential peace talks with Moscow in defiance of the wishes of a significant proportion of Italians who disapprove of the support Italy is giving Ukraine in its war with Russia.

German’s national train operator has announced that all long-distance trains will be cancelled, and the Frankfurt airport has cancelled all regular flights.

With 250 aircraft under a single, integrated operational command, the declaration lays “the foundation for a single Nordic air defense.”

Despite the UN’s call for better ties, EU leaders are divided on the bloc’s future relationship with China, as the Biden administration promises better trade deals if Brussels takes a more hawkish line.

The country is plagued by all sorts of blockades and other incidents. Roadblocks are set up on many roads and around major cities by demonstrators.

Beyond the organisational frustrations, the optics of the king’s reception and the almost revolutionary atmosphere in France contributed to the cancellation.

The IMF has pledged its largest loan ever to a country at war and the EU has promised 1 million bullets.

Before competing, DSD (Differences in Sex Development) athletes must take inhibitors or undergo surgery if their testosterone levels are too high.

The prime minister justifies her action by defending the rights of women, whom she considers to be “the first victims of gender ideology.”