Donald Tusk Blasts Trump Over Europe’s Soaring Fuel Prices

Times Now World has the story.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has blamed USA President Donald Trump for soaring fuel prices, turning Europe's energy crisis into a fresh political confrontation. Speaking during a parliamentary debate in Warsaw, Tusk accused opposition lawmakers of backing Trump while motorists face rising costs. The price pressure comes amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, which has disrupted energy markets and heightened concerns over global oil supplies. Meanwhile, Washington's efforts to secure additional Russian diesel supplies are raising questions about Western energy policy as the European Union maintains restrictions on Russian energy trade. The crisis highlights the growing connection between geopolitical conflict, oil markets, fuel prices and domestic political pressure across Europe. Watch Times Now World for the latest international news, USA foreign policy, Russia developments, Iran war updates and European energy analysis.

Italy hit by new cost of living protests

FRANCE 24 English has the story.

Soldiers were deployed across Milan and luxury boutiques boarded up as protesters took to the streets again on Saturday, a week after looting and clashes with police. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a series of measures, including indeed sending an additional 500 soldiers to the city and introducing tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large proportion of last week’s violent protesters. Surveillance helicopters circled central Piazza del Duomo, while soldiers patrolled in groups alongside military vehicles and a water cannon. Some visitors said they would leave the city centre if violence broke out again. Our Rome correspondent, Seema Gupta, has the latest.

UK Issues 72-Hour Emergency Warning: Stock Water, Food And Medicines

India Today has the story.

The UK government is urging households to prepare for emergencies by keeping at least three days of essential supplies under its ‘Be Ready’ campaign. The advisory includes bottled water, non-perishable food, essential medicines, first-aid supplies, power banks and a battery-powered or FM radio to help households cope with potential disruptions.

The campaign comes amid concerns over cybersecurity threats, extreme weather and wildfires. The UK is also strengthening its emergency response planning, highlighting the importance of household preparedness if essential services, electricity or communications are disrupted.

French police arrest 135 people, as tens of thousands protest across country

BBC News has the story.

France's interior minister said that 135 people have been arrested as tens of thousands join protests across the country.

 

Police in Paris earlier seized weapons and gas masks in a crackdown; in a social media post, they say "all is calm" in the city.

 

Today's marches follow last weekend's riots and looting that impacted thousands of businesses and saw more than 2,700 arrested.

Germany mountaintop 'Eagle's Nest' goes up in flames

DW News has the story.

An overnight fire engulfed Eagle's Nest, a historic Nazi-era site once used by Adolf Hitler in Germany's Bavarian Alps. Firefighters faced difficult conditions battling the flames at the mountaintop location, while one suspect has been taken into temporary custody. Police are looking into whether this is a potential case of arson. We speak to historian Sven Keller of the Obersalzberg Documentation Center about the site's historical significance, why it was preserved, and how Germany deals with landmarks associated with its Nazi past.

Chapters:

00:00 - Overnight fire at Eagle's Nest

00:48 - Damage assessment and building structure

01:49 - History and significance of the site

03:27 - Modern tourism at Eagle's Nest

04:26 - Why the building wasn't demolished post-WWII

05:27 - Far-right extremism and historical preservation

Trump envoy Witkoff praises 'humanitarian' Putin at meeting in Russia

CBC News: The National has the story.

USA special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a 'humanitarian' at a meeting in St. Petersburg aimed at ending the Ukraine war, despite no Ukrainian presence at the table. USA officials later suggested Putin is open to trilateral meetings with Washington and Kyiv.

Trump removing some Canadian tariffs could be ‘too little, too late’ heading into midterms: Ham

CTV News has the story.

CTV News’ USA political analyst Eric Ham says Trump is ‘trying to give his candidates a lifeline’ by rolling back some tariffs on Canadian goods in Maine.

The US accuses Canada of meddling in midterm elections

DW News has the story.

The Canada-US trade dispute has taken a political turn, with US officials alleging "potential Canadian interference" ahead of the midterm elections. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney have rejected the accusation, saying Canada is defending its economy against US tariffs.

 

Stephanie Carvin of Carleton University speaks to DW News about what constitutes election interference and what the dispute could mean for relations between the two neighbours.

0:00 Tensions and allegations

0:39 Official responses

1:35 Expert analysis of claims

4:20 Diplomatic caution

6:06 Concerns of foreign influence

9:19 Political scapegoating

13:07 Future of the relationship

Canada: Carney in Turkey to strengthen economic, political ties with NATO ally

CBC News has the story.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Turkey for a three-day visit to strengthen economic and political ties with the NATO ally and to reduce trade reliance on the United States. This trip marks the first bilateral visit to the country for a Canadian prime minister.

Canada: Food insecurity is the biggest issue for Canadians, report finds

Global News has the story.

Canadians are going to the grocery store with money they don't have to spend.

That's the latest finding from the Canadian Food Sentiment Report Index, which is a biannual report led by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab. 

Approximately 3,000 Canadians were surveyed over a broad range of food-related issues. 

Not surprising -  it was food affordability that topped the list as the biggest household budget stress, made worse by high fuel costs. 

Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa looks at the findings.

Canada: Deadly CFB Wainwright fire - asking questions

CBC News shows that Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan faced questions about why so many soldiers died during a major fire at CFB Wainwright. Speaking to CBC's Rosemary Barton Live guest host David Common, Carignan said multiple investigations are underway.