By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
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
Taliban mark five years in power amid deepening rights crisis
The Taliban marked five years since regaining power in Afghanistan with celebrations in Kabul. Critics highlight severe restrictions on wome
NATO jets intercept drone over Romania near Moldova border
Two Spanish F-18s intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone over Romania, near the Moldovan border. The incident adds to a series of a
Morocco blocks new migrant push near Ceuta after deadly crossings
Moroccan security forces broke up a group of hundreds of migrants near Ceuta on Saturday, arresting 294 people. The operation comes two week
Lima Grand Prix 2026: Day two crowns three first-time champions
Day two in Lima delivered breakthrough victories as Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl each won their first World Judo Tour gold medal
Family of Cambridge professor Jason Arday condemns harassment after his death
Jason Arday's family says he faced years of harassment after becoming Cambridge's youngest Black professor. He resigned amid plagiarism alle
Midday Europe Briefing: August 15, 2026 – Key Updates
From Athens to Berlin, here are the midday updates for August 15, 2026. Markets hold steady, summer festivals draw crowds, and political deb
Lima Grand Prix opens with five first-time champions
The Lima Grand Prix kicked off with five gold medallists, including Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu, and P
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya puzzle wildlife experts
At least 20 elephants have died in southern Kenya since June, with symptoms including difficulty walking and breathing. Initial tests point
EU rejects US demands to weaken green supply chain rules
The US has stepped up pressure on the EU to weaken two flagship sustainability laws, claiming they burden American firms and enable Chinese
US backs Japan's claim to Kuril islands after Putin's visit
The US ambassador to Japan said Washington 'unwavering' in recognizing Japanese sovereignty over the Northern Territories. Putin's visit to
Ukraine recaptures 26 settlements in six-month southeastern push
Ukraine's military command reports liberating 26 settlements around Oleksandrivka in a six-month operation. The ISW estimates over 626 km² r