By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Trump Halts Iran Attack Plan After Gulf Mediation, Warns of Full Assault if Talks Fail
US President Donald Trump announced he called off a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from Gulf leaders. He w
Belarus and Russia Conduct Joint Nuclear Drills as Kyiv Warns of Imminent Offensive
Belarus and Russia have begun joint nuclear drills involving missile forces and aviation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is plan
UAE Probes Drone Attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant, Avoids Accusing Iran
A drone struck the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE, igniting a generator but causing no injuries or radiation release. The UAE says the dro
Spain's Rightward Drift Challenges Sánchez's Progressive Image Abroad
Conservative wins in Andalusia and other regions signal a rightward trend in Spanish politics. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's progressive fo
Kaja Kallas: More Women in Peace Talks Would Yield Longer-Lasting Results
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas criticized the male-dominated nature of peace negotiations, linking it to short-term ceasefires. She cit
Iran Seeks International Aid for Post-War Housing Reconstruction at Baku Forum
Iran's deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to appeal for international help in reconstructing over 150,000 housing un
Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Off Cyprus, Activists Report Boarding
Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla west of Cyprus on Monday, boarding at least one vessel. Activists report communic
Ukraine Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Released on €2.7 Million Bail in Graft Case
Andriy Yermak, ex-chief of staff to Ukraine's president, was freed on €2.7 million bail after four days in detention. He is suspected of lau
Europe's Poverty Divide: Which Regions and Capitals Face the Highest Risk
In 2025, 92.7 million EU residents were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, with rates varying dramatically between regions. Brussels to
French Epstein Probe: 10 New Victims Come Forward, Prosecutor Says
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau says around 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France's probe into Jeffrey Epstein's network. The
Brexit Re-Enters UK Labour Leadership Contest as Streeting and Burnham Shift Stance
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and called for the UK to eventually re-join the Europ
Taiwan's President Defends US Arms Purchases After Trump Calls Them a Bargaining Chip
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te insists US arms purchases are vital for deterring conflict. Trump's comments calling them a 'bargaining chip