By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
UN report: Myanmar's human rights crisis deepens amid mining and scam centres
The UN warns Myanmar's human rights situation has hit a new low, with illegal mining and scam centres fueling the crisis. The report documen
US Secret Service investigates Iranian video targeting Barron Trump
The US Secret Service has confirmed it is investigating an Iranian state media video that threatens Barron Trump and claims a $10 million bo
Peruvian dig reveals 16th-century hospital for sailors in Lima
Archaeologists in Lima have unearthed a 16th-century hospital that treated sailors, along with an adjacent church. The site operated until j
El Niño wildfires blanket Indonesia, threatening millions with toxic haze
El Niño-driven wildfires on Borneo and Sumatra have burned over 200,000 hectares since January. Thick haze has closed schools and put 3.4 mi
Over 200 migrants rescued in dawn operations off Crete
Greek authorities rescued 218 migrants from three boats southwest of Crete on Wednesday. Frontex drones spotted the vessels, and coast guard
EU boosts maritime defence spending to record levels amid sea threats
EU defence spending hit a record €392 billion in 2025, with a large share going to naval capabilities. The bloc is responding to threats fro
Kyiv's nightly ritual: shelter life under Russian missile fire
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv have killed dozens and forced residents into nightly shelter routines. Emergency crews have responded to nea
Atlantic storm name Dolly coincides with Parton's passing, no link
The next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, but the name choice is coincidental and unrelated to Dolly Parton's death. Storm names
French driver held in Bari over Akeron missiles found in van
A 46-year-old French driver was detained in Bari after three Akeron missiles were found in his van. He claims he was transporting them for r
Armenia detains ex-president Kocharyan in corruption crackdown
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee detained former President Robert Kocharyan and his son on charges of abuse of power, bribery, and money
Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran over protest executions
Trump says Iran faces a humanitarian crisis 'of epic proportions' and can no longer pay its military. At least 56 people have been executed
Spain moves to align asylum rules with EU pact as Ceuta standoff drags on
Spain's cabinet approved a draft bill to align national asylum and immigration rules with the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The move come