By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Energy ceasefire announcement leaves Kyiv puzzled as Russian strikes continue
US President Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow has not confirmed it. Kyiv expressed surpr
France's core problem is its failure to reduce public debt, economist argues
French economist Nicolas Bouzou argues that France's most pressing economic challenge is its failure to reduce public debt. He warns that wi
Gijs de Best: Europe needs joint enforcement to fight illicit trade
Illicit trade drains billions from European treasuries and exposes consumers to dangerous products. Gijs de Best argues that only coordinate
Trump Announces 'Energy Ceasefire' Between Russia and Ukraine, Kyiv Caught Off Guard
Donald Trump announced an immediate 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both sides had agreed to stop hitting energy inf
Djibouti shipwreck kills at least 139 migrants bound for Yemen, UN says
A vessel carrying 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen sank near Guhere on the night of 8-9 October. The IOM says 139 bodies have been recovere
Riyadh airport remains closed after deadly attack as Washington weighs joining Saudi strikes
An attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, forcing the hub to remain closed. The Saudi-led co
Macron's approval sinks to 15%, lowest since 2017, as far-right leaders also slip
Only 15% of French people now approve of President Macron, the lowest since 2017. Far-right leaders Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen have a
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent checkups. The Vatican says the pr
Portugal's housing protests spread from Lisbon to Porto
Thousands marched in Lisbon, Porto, and other cities on Saturday against rising living costs and unaffordable housing. Organizers say wages
Japan reclaims mixed team judo world title with eighth gold in Baku
Japan beat France in the mixed team final at the Baku World Judo Championships, claiming their eighth world title. The victory underscores J
Lee and Tasoev Triumph at Baku Judo World Championships
Hyeonji Lee defeated Romane Dicko to win her first world title at +78kg. Inal Tasoev secured his third world title at +100kg with a spectacu
Sánchez opens Spanish election bid with housing at the fore
Pedro Sánchez began his campaign in Dos Hermanas, Seville, with housing as a central theme. He paid tribute to 87-year-old housing activist