By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Zelenskyy calls deadly Russian strike a birthday 'gift' to Putin
At least 12 people were killed in a Russian overnight attack across Ukraine, including nine in an apartment block in Pryluky. President Zele
Israel marks three years since October 7 with somber tributes
Israel held a moment of silence on Wednesday to mark three years since the Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 people. Families gathered at t
Paris student protests turn violent as police fire tear gas
Clashes broke out in Paris as students demanding better school funding faced riot police. The protest is part of a nationwide movement over
WHO downplays Siberian plague risk as Black Sea drone strikes escalate
The WHO assesses the plague risk from a Siberian lab worker's death as low, despite quarantine measures. Meanwhile, drone strikes have sunk
Puigdemont welcomes amnesty but says it won't resolve Catalonia
Carles Puigdemont's arrest warrant has been lifted by Spain's Supreme Court, allowing his return after nine years in exile. He welcomed the
Qatar sets sights on 2036 Olympics after Asian Games handover
Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games and is one of seven candidates for the 2036 Olympics. Formula 1 has confirmed its Qatar and Abu Dhabi ra
Sánchez unveils 21 housing measures after protests, calls snap vote
Spain's government approved 21 urgent housing measures on Tuesday after violent protests in Barcelona and nationwide demonstrations over the
Morning Europe Bulletin: October 7, 2026 – Key Updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this morning. Stay informed with our concise morning briefing.
Three Iranians face UK trial over alleged plot against dissident journalists
Three Iranian men are on trial in London, accused of conducting surveillance on journalists at Iran International, a Persian-language channe
Teenage attacker kills one, injures eight in Istanbul school stabbing
A 15-year-old girl stabbed eight students at a secondary school in Istanbul's Başakşehir district on Tuesday, killing one. The attacker wore
French students stage third nationwide protest over school funding
Around 86,000 demonstrators took part in protests across France on Tuesday, the third national action by students and teachers. They demand
EU proposes 15-year probation for new members to protect rule of law
The European Commission has proposed new safeguards that could suspend voting rights and EU funding for new member states that breach rule-o