Nearly 300,000 people in Ukrainian city of Odesa without power or water after Russian drone strikes – Europe live

Local officials say strikes were part of widespread attacks across the country targeting energy infrastructureAway from Ukraine, EU leaders are gathering this morning in the bucolic setting of the Alden Biesen castle in the east Belgian countryside for a summit dedicated to economic revival in the face of Donald Trump’s tariff threats and fierce competition from China.The venue, founded by Teutonic Knights in the 13th century, was chosen because it offers a change of scene for the leaders. The summit, in EU parlance, is an informal meeting, i.e. a brainstorming session, rather than a day for big decisions. Continue reading…