President Trump has endorsed a spending compromise with Senate Democrats that would avert comprehensive government shutdown while deferring resolution of contentious immigration enforcement questions. The Thursday announcement included Trump acknowledging that shutdown remained possible, reflecting both procedural uncertainties and the deeper political tensions surrounding immigration issues. The agreement represents an attempt to separate immediate budget requirements from contentious policy debates that have proven difficult...
The United Kingdom has joined nine European countries in a landmark agreement to develop a vast offshore wind network in the North Sea, aimed at creating the world’s largest “clean energy reservoir.” The pact will link offshore windfarms across borders through high-voltage subsea cables, transforming the region into a major hub for renewable power.
Under the agreement, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland,...