By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Man Arrested After Brutal Stabbing in Belfast; Far-Right Figures Call for Protests
A man in his 40s is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Belfast's New Lodge area. Police have arrested a suspect in his 30
Franco-German FCAS Fighter Jet Project Collapses After Years of Disputes
Europe's largest joint defence project, the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet, has been scrapped after years of industrial rivalry. French and
Letta: Europe must integrate or face subordination to US and China
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta warns that Europe must accelerate its single market integration to avoid becoming subservient to
Trump Claims Iran Deal Imminent as Both Sides Step Back from Full-Scale Conflict
Trump expressed optimism about a deal with Iran in 'two or three days.' Monday's exchange of fire between Iran and Israel was the biggest bl
Russian Drone Strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy Kill Three, Wound Dozens
Russian drone strikes hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy on 8 June, killing three civilians and wounding dozens. Ukrainian autho
France Demands Justice Overhaul After Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna
The murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in Fleurance has ignited fury across France. The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had multiple complaints of
EU Migration Pact Takes Full Effect: Can Member States Deliver on Returns?
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact fully enters force on 12 June, introducing mandatory pre-entry screening, faster asylum procedures, and r
Xi Jinping's Pyongyang Visit Aims to Reassert Chinese Influence as North Korea Tilts Toward Russia
Xi Jinping made a rare state visit to Pyongyang, his first in seven years, pledging to bring China-North Korea relations to 'new heights.' T
France and Germany Scrap Joint Fighter Jet Project Amid Industrial Rivalry
France and Germany have scrapped the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme after years of deadlock between Dassault Av
Israeli Strikes Kill 14 in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Fighting Continues Despite Iran Warnings
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people in southern Lebanon on Monday, including five near a Red Cross centre in Tyre. Iran warned it would resu
Ireland Faces Scrutiny Over Alumina Exports to Russia Amid EU Presidency
Ireland's alumina exports to Russia, legal under current EU sanctions, have drawn criticism for potentially aiding Moscow's war effort. The
France's Justice Minister Refuses to Resign After Girl's Murder Sparks Judicial Review
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ruled out resignation after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France. He apologized for