By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Oil Terminal Near St. Petersburg Ahead of Putin's Economic Forum
A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at an oil terminal near St. Petersburg, with black smoke visible across the city. The attack comes ju
Mali Sentences French Diplomat to 20 Years for Espionage, Deepening Rift with Paris
A French diplomat in Bamako has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on espionage charges. The ruling deepens the rift between Mali's milita
Azerbaijan Rejects Claims of Israeli Military Operations from Its Soil Against Iran
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has dismissed media reports that Israel used its territory for operations against Iran. Baku insists it has ne
Albania's Rama: EU Accession Is the Only Path, Warns of Anti-EU Forces in Balkans
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama insists EU accession is the only viable path for his country, calling himself a 'fanatic of the EU faith.'
Zelenskyy to Meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London Amid Russian Setbacks
Zelenskyy will meet Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London on Sunday. The talks aim to coordinate support for Ukraine as Russia faces military
Macron Condemns Judicial Failures After 11-Year-Old's Murder in Southwestern France
An 11-year-old girl, Lyhanna, was found dead in an abandoned silo near Fleurance, southwestern France. The main suspect had been accused of
EU Pledges Targeted Schengen Visa Restrictions for Russians After Nordic-Led Pressure
The European Commission will introduce targeted visa restrictions for Russian nationals next year, responding to a coalition of 11 countries
Dutch Police Arrest Four in Probe of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Dutch police arrested four men in a probe into drug-facilitated sexual assaults, with evidence of sharing abuse images. Authorities are anal
UN Peacekeepers Clear Debris in Southern Lebanon Village After Israeli Withdrawal
UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery arrived in the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on June 5 to remove debris left by recent clashes. T
Live TV Report in Constanța Interrupted by Drone Explosion Near Romanian Port
A live broadcast from Constanța was cut short when a drone exploded nearby, forcing the reporter to flee. The incident underscores the growi
Naval Drone Detonates in Romanian Port of Constanța, Raising Security Concerns
A naval drone exploded in the Romanian port city of Constanța on Friday morning. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence stated the drone
Crans-Montana Bar Owners Face New Questioning Over Deadly 2026 Fire
Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are being cross-examined again over the 2026 New Year's fire t