News – Eric Reguly

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Trump and Ottawa’s take on TACO will determine Canada’s fighter-jet strategy

There is a fair chance that Trump will hit Canada with punishing tariffs if the F-35 order is scaled back in favour of Sweden’s Gripen. It’s a risk worth taking...

Published on: 31 Jan 2026

A visitor survival guide to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Expect long drives and warmish temperatures – but also delights...

Published on: 30 Jan 2026

Tiny Italian town of Bormio hopes Olympic spotlight won’t dim its traditional spirit

Residents worry the ancient town could turn into the next Cortina D’Ampezzo – a glam resort destination...

By Eric Reguly, Photography by Fabrizio Troccoli

Published on: 29 Jan 2026

Italian government plays down role of ICE agents at Olympics after public outcry

Officers at Milan Cortina Games will work ‘exclusively in diplomatic premises’ at U.S. consulate, minister says...

Published on: 28 Jan 2026

Italy’s Stelvio ski run will keep Olympians on their toes – or shaking in their boots

No dark horse can win Olympic gold in this race – only the best and the bravest can reach the podium, downhillers say...

By Eric Reguly, Photography by Fabrizio Troccoli

Published on: 23 Jan 2026

Trump fears the debt markets, but can Europe leverage them to quell his aggression?

An obviously flustered Trump quickly took the edge off his sharp trade policies when markets tanked and bond yields rose...

Published on: 23 Jan 2026

Markets steady after Trump rules out using military force to take control of Greenland

European equity markets rose slightly after concerns about a new trade war triggered a sharp sell-off early in the week...

Published on: 21 Jan 2026

Meet the Canadians in charge of maintaining Olympic-quality ice in Milan

From Calgary to Manitoba, experts tell us how they’re going to keep the ice at an ideal temperature and thickness in Italy next month...

By Eric Reguly, Rachel Brady

Published on: 17 Jan 2026

Donald Trump could create his own nightmare − soaring oil prices − by attacking Iran

Price has climbed as protests across Iran intensified and body count rose...

Published on: 13 Jan 2026

Fourth time lucky? Rio Tinto and Glencore attempt another deal to create the world’s top mining company

Three previous attempts failed, but copper’s allure will boost the odds this time...

Published on: 09 Jan 2026

Rio Tinto in talks to buy Glencore in deal that would make it world’s largest miner

Companies say they are in ‘preliminary discussions’ over US$70-billion-plus takeover...

By Andrew Willis, Eric Reguly, Nicolas Van Praet

Published on: 08 Jan 2026

New NATO member Sweden ramps up civil defence programs as Russian threat rises

Country’s 18 civil defence groups can collectively call on several hundred thousand volunteers in times of crisis or war...

Published on: 07 Jan 2026

Guns and oil: Trump’s global power with Venezuela’s reserves at his side will be formidable

Mr. Trump is, in effect, creating his own personal OPEC in the Western Hemisphere...

Published on: 05 Jan 2026

Teenage golfer identified as first victim after Swiss resort fire that killed at least 40

Swiss police confirmed that about 40 people died in the blaze and 115 were injured...

Published on: 02 Jan 2026

Naples set out to make subway stations ‘catacombs of beauty.’ The results will stop you in your tracks

Latest addition to ‘Stazioni Dell’Arte’ wins praise for a project that’s transformed this Italian city...

By Eric Reguly, Photography by Roberto Salomone

Published on: 02 Jan 2026

2026 economic forecast: M&A, AI, EVs, (and other acronyms)

The Globe’s European bureau chief predicts there will be less free trade and more mergers and acquisitions next year...

Published on: 31 Dec 2025

Trump is backing regime change in oil-rich Venezuela. Canada, beware

The U.S. President has zero loyalty to Canada or its exports, including oil...

Published on: 27 Dec 2025

Dedicated to exposing the Mafia’s toxic waste dumping, this Italian priest needs 24/7 protection

Maurizio Patriciello has been threatened by the Camorra for speaking out against illegal dumping of industrial chemicals on farmland...

Published on: 27 Dec 2025

FIFA’s predatory World Cup pricing model is alienating the sport’s greatest fans

Soccer has long been an affordable pleasure for all, including families. Now, watching a game at the stadium has become out of reach for most people...

Published on: 19 Dec 2025

Building military aircraft in Canada would create more than 12,000 jobs, Saab tells Ottawa

Proposals to build Gripen fighter jet and GlobalEye surveillance plane being taken ‘very seriously’, Industry Minister says...

Published on: 16 Dec 2025

Joly touts Anglo-Teck deal as a win, but worries remain over Canada’s mining future

Ottawa approved the US$20-billion merger Monday, though there are still international regulatory hurdles...

By Niall McGee, Eric Reguly

Published on: 16 Dec 2025

China’s love affair with cheap coal power means European industry can’t compete

Europe has realized that renewable energy alone cannot keep its industrial base intact or its voters happy...

Published on: 13 Dec 2025