European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. The Associated Press
The view from Europe on President Trump's new 30% tariff threat President Trump has announced 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union, which are slated to take effect Aug. 1 if a trade deal is not made. NPR reports on the reaction from Europe. Eleanor Beardsley
Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in crates, the start of a disinfection process that aims to kill the tiny beetles. The Associated Press
Selling his old stamp collection, a reporter looks back through history and memory A freelance reporter in London tries to sell his boyhood stamp collection and takes a journey through memory and vanished nations. Willem Marx
Sumy, a center of Ukrainian culture, lives in the crosshairs of a new Russian offensive The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine's top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border. Polina Lytvynova
Part war propaganda, part comic strip, Bayeux Tapestry to return to U.K. On a state visit, France's president announced the loan of the tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion. It will return to the U.K. for the first time in more than 900 years. Lauren Frayer
European allies step up plans for Ukraine stabilization, with U.S. attending meeting The force is expected to provide logistical and training experts to help reconstitute Ukraine's armed forces, secure Ukraine's skies and the Black Sea. The Associated Press
Russia intensifying airstrikes to overwhelm air defenses, Ukraine's military says During another night of intense airstrikes, Ukraine relied on its dwindling supplies of air defense munitions to shoot down Russian drones and missiles. Joanna Kakissis
A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves Europe recently downgraded the protected status of wolves, sparking concern among conservationists who warn this may undo decades of progress and lead to the species becoming threatened again. Ruth Sherlock
Trump says U.S. will resume sending weapons to Ukraine after pausing last week With Russian attacks escalating, Ukraine is dependent on air defense systems and munitions supplied by western allies to protect Ukrainian cities. Joanna Kakissis
