By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Ukrainians rally against wartime election call by Fedorov
Thousands of Ukrainians have protested against Deputy Prime Minister Fedorov's call for elections during wartime. Critics argue that voting
Norway's King Harald V hospitalised with blood disorder
Norway's King Harald V has been hospitalised and placed on sick leave, the royal palace announced. The 89-year-old monarch is being treated
Kushner's Gaza talks end without progress on disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner's talks with Israeli and Hamas leaders ended without progress. Israel insists Hamas must disarm before any reconstruc
Reform UK vows to cut benefits for all non-citizens, including EU nationals
Reform UK has pledged to end welfare payments to foreign nationals, including EU citizens with settled status. The party claims the move cou
Fatal shooting in Isla Cristina leaves three dead, including pregnant woman
Three people died in a shooting in Isla Cristina, Huelva, on Sunday evening. Among the victims were a pregnant woman, her child, and her mot
UN rights chief warns Yemen could slide back into full-scale war
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has warned that escalating Houthi attacks risk plunging Yemen back into full-scale war. Recent strikes hav
EU plans tougher Russia sanctions this autumn, Kallas says
Kaja Kallas says the EU will propose its most far-reaching Russia sanctions this autumn, adding about 1,000 new listings. The move follows a
Kushner to press Netanyahu on Gaza plan after Hamas talks in Egypt
US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after holding talks with Hamas in Egypt. The meeting comes t
EU's bold plan to tax vaping faces uphill battle
The European Commission wants to raise minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139% and, for the first time, tax vapes and nicotine pouches.
Cyprus celebrates first Grand Prix title as Lima judo concludes
Five gold medals were decided on the last day of the Lima Judo Grand Prix. Giannis Antoniou made history with Cyprus's first Grand Prix titl
Ben-Gvir urges nightly killings in Gaza in podcast with ex-hostage
In a taped podcast, Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated killing 30-40 Palestinians nightly in Gaza and mass emigration of the territory. His remarks,
Alpine towns on edge after antisemitic video stokes tensions
An antisemitic video has sparked concern across Alpine communities, prompting calls for vigilance. Local leaders and EU officials condemn th