
Chris Brown
Foreign correspondent
Chris Brown is a foreign correspondent based in the CBC’s London bureau. Previously in Moscow, Chris has a passion for great stories and has travelled all over Canada and the world to find them.
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In France's southern wine region, Trump's tariff threats are already killing business
European winemakers are losing business even before U.S. President Donald Trump unveils new tariffs. His threat of a 200 per cent markup has scared away U.S. importers.
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Analysis
Trump may not be a 'madman,' but his foreign policy shows signs of it
In both Gaza and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump is failing to deliver what he said would be easy for him to accomplish: ending the wars. That’s not surprising, according to veteran diplomats, given Trump’s desire for easy, short-term wins over more durable results.
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Putin's definite 'maybe' on ceasefire with Ukraine keeps the White House engaged
Russia’s president appeared to hedge his bets on the issue of a Ukrainian ceasefire, saying it was a good idea but refusing to implement it, for now. That keeps the dialogue open with Donald Trump, but it means the war continues.
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British parliamentarian calls on the U.K. to rally around Canada, throws poutine party
Ed Davey leads the third party in Britain’s parliament, the Liberal Democrats, and he’s calling on European nations to rally around Canada to help fight off Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?
At the heart of NATO, the world’s longest-standing security alliance, is the notion that an attack on one is an attack on all. But with many in Europe doubting a Trump-led United States will really come through for them, France’s president says his country may have to play a bigger role — especially with its nuclear arsenal.
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Ukraine's mineral riches could bankroll its postwar future. But what does Trump's deal really mean?
Ukraine and the U.S. have signed a minerals deal — sort of. While it's still not clear what both sides agreed to, CBC News visited two critical mineral sites and found people there encouraged by the possibilities.
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In Ukraine, wounded warriors scoff at notion that Trump can bring peace with Russia
As Ukraine prepares to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engages in some public negotiating with the U.S. as those doing the fighting cast doubt that peace will come soon.
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Analysis
As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel's leader wants to end the war
Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, to chart a strategy to “remake” the Middle East, on the day negotiations are meant to resume to prolong the ceasefire in Gaza. But in Israel and far beyond, doubts persist about the Israeli leader's motives.
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Trump's comment to 'clean out' Gaza has thrilled Israel's far right and infuriated Palestinians
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to push the leaders of Egypt and Jordan to build housing for Palestinians in Gaza, so they can be relocated. Universally rejected by Palestinians, it's unclear how serious Trump is.
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Hostage, prisoner or detainee? In the latest Israel-Hamas exchange, it's not always clear
Earlier this week, Palestinian activist Bushra Al-Tahil was released from an Israeli prison in exchange for hostages held by Hamas. Although Al-Tahil was held for more than 10 months, she was never charged with a crime.
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