By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Mélenchon's debt cancellation plan stirs French election debate
Jean-Luc Mélenchon wants to cancel €600bn of French public debt held by the Bank of France. The proposal has won support from banker Matthie
Iran's fuel crisis deepens as kilometre-long queues hit Tehran
Kilometre-long queues formed at petrol stations across Tehran and other Iranian cities as a daily fuel shortfall met panic buying. Officials
Fidesz confronts post-Orbán future and possible dissolution after April rout
Fidesz is considering dissolution or a rebrand without Viktor Orbán after its April defeat. Tisza leads by nearly 70% in polls, while senior
Trump: Mojtaba Khamenei alive but severely injured in February strikes
Trump told Glenn Beck that Khamenei is alive but suffered severe injuries to his left arm and leg. The Iranian leader has not appeared publi
Norway's King Harald in critical condition, palace says
King Harald of Norway is in an extremely serious condition in hospital, the palace said. The 89-year-old monarch has been treated for a bloo
US judge sets June 2028 trial date for alleged 9/11 mastermind
A US military judge has set a trial date of 5 June 2028 for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants accused of plotting the 9/11 atta
EU naval spending surges, but industrial giants mask frontline reality
EU defence spending rose 20% to €418 billion in 2025, with maritime defence booming. France, Germany, Italy and Spain dominate production, b
Iran-Oman deal would bar military ships from Strait of Hormuz
Iran's deputy foreign minister says a potential deal with Oman would bar military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz. Commercial traffic woul
Mudslide engulfs Gyirong border hub after Nepal floods
A mudslide surged through Gyirong port on the China-Nepal border on 26 August, engulfing the trade hub. The disaster followed severe floodin
Norway's King Harald V dies; Crown Prince Haakon ascends throne
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89. Crown Prince Haakon has ascended the throne, ending a 35-year reign that saw the monarchy
Draghi's Rhine Group: A New Push to Fix Europe's Economy
Mario Draghi has formed the Rhine Group, a new coalition of European leaders and experts aiming to address the continent's economic stagnati
Iran offers return to June ceasefire if US reciprocates
Iran has announced it will return to the June ceasefire agreement if the United States also recommits. The move could ease tensions in the G