By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Morocco charges 25 over Ceuta border surge as diplomatic tensions persist
Moroccan prosecutors have charged 25 people over the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta, including for organizing illegal border crossings an
Luis Figo urges Infantino to quit, accusing FIFA chief of 'debasing' the presidency
Luis Figo has demanded Gianni Infantino's resignation, accusing the FIFA president of lying and self-dealing. The call follows the shelved p
Athens court hears suspect in suitcase murder of Scottish woman
A 26-year-old Afghan national appeared in an Athens court on Wednesday, accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitca
Midday Europe Update: Key Stories for August 5, 2026
Spain's Civil Guard warns of a possible mass crossing attempt at Ceuta on 15 August. France prepares to ban cold calls from 11 August. Other
Kim Yo Jong warns Japan's military buildup could trigger new North Korean options
Kim Yo Jong has accused Japan of transforming into a 'war state' and warned that North Korea will respond with additional military options.
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 victims of 2023 air strike
Crews in Gaza recovered 112 bodies from the site of a deadly 2023 air strike. A mass funeral was held as many victims remain missing beneath
Leipzig/Halle airport hit by drone scare, flights diverted
Several flights, including a passenger plane, were diverted from Leipzig/Halle airport after a flying object was sighted and another object
Russian overnight barrage kills at least 15 in Kyiv and region
At least 15 people were killed in a Russian overnight barrage on Kyiv and the surrounding region. The attack has intensified calls for more
Kherson market vendor recounts deadly drone chase in 'human safari' attack
A 52-year-old trader in Kherson says a Russian FPV drone chased him around his stall before exploding beside his van. Ukrainian officials ca
Morning Briefing: Key European Stories for August 5, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this morning. Trade tensions, climate action, and cultural milestones lead the
Guatemala's Fuego volcano forces 1,700 to flee as lava and ash intensify
Guatemala's most active volcano, Fuego, has been erupting for over 23 hours, spewing lava and ash. Around 1,700 people have fled to shelters
Brazil and Argentina downgrade ties after Milei calls Lula a thief
Brazil has asked Argentina to recall its ambassador and downgraded bilateral representation to chargé d'affaires level. The move follows Arg