By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Kills Four, Wounds 33 Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the southern Lebanese village of Saksakieh, killing four people and wounding 33 others
Beijing Dismisses UK Spy Convictions as 'Political Farce' Amid Hong Kong Tensions
China has denounced the UK convictions of a former Hong Kong policeman and a UK Border Force official for spying on Hong Kong dissidents as
Lebanese MP: No Real Ceasefire Exists as Hezbollah Disarmament Looms
Lebanese MP Nadim Gemayel told Euronews that the ceasefire with Israel is not genuine. He stressed that disarming Hezbollah demands politica
UK Local Elections: Labour Suffers Losses as Reform UK Gains Ground
Labour has suffered significant losses in English local elections, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK has made gains in working-class areas. The
Why Israeli and American Jews Are Increasingly Seeking German Citizenship
Applications for German citizenship from Israeli and American Jews have surged since 2021, with 4,275 Israelis naturalized in 2024. The tren
Trump Issues July 4 Ultimatum to EU on Trade Deal as Tariff Threats Escalate
US President Donald Trump has given the EU until July 4 to finalise a trade deal or face higher tariffs. EU Commissioners Andrius Kubilius a
Trump Sets July 4 Deadline for EU Trade Deal, Threatens Higher Tariffs
Donald Trump has given the European Union until July 4 to fully implement a trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs. The ultimatum follows
MEPs Resist Pressure to Fast-Track EU-US Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Threats
The EU-US trade deal remains deadlocked as MEPs insist on safeguards against US tariff threats. Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on European
Sweden to Use Electronic Bracelets to Monitor Children at Risk of Gang Recruitment
Sweden's government proposes electronic bracelets for children aged 13 and up to monitor curfews and prevent gang recruitment. The age of cr
IOC Ends Olympic Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes, Russian Ban Remains
The IOC executive board announced it no longer recommends restrictions on Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national
Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome as US Seeks to Mend Vatican Ties After Trump's Attacks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held private talks with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday, seeking to mend ties after President Trum
Middle East Conflict Threatens African Growth as IMF Warns of Soaring Costs
The IMF projects sub-Saharan African growth will ease to 4.3% in 2026 as the Middle East conflict drives up oil, fertiliser, and transport c