By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Former US general: Trump is siding with Russia against Ukraine
Retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges says Trump's actions against Ukraine were predictable and designed to pressure Kyiv into territoria
Russian migration to EU grows for fourth year as war grinds on
The number of Russian nationals with valid EU residence permits reached 876,600 by end of 2025, a 13.6% increase since 2021. Southern Europe
Lisbon housing protest draws thousands: 'A house cannot be a privilege'
Thousands gathered in Lisbon's Rossio square to demand affordable housing, with chants of 'A house cannot be a privilege.' The protest is pa
Oslo talks ease US-Ukraine tensions as intelligence sharing resumes
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Zelenskyy in Oslo, confirming the restoration of US intelligence sharing. European leaders see progress, but Hung
US envoy Witkoff in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting
US envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin after a 'positive' meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Osl
France to Deploy Troops Ahead of Weekend Protests as Italy Expands Police Powers
France is deploying soldiers ahead of weekend protests following days of violence and vandalism. Italy is granting police new powers as Alba
Romania swears in new government after months of deadlock
Independent diplomat Luca Niculescu won parliamentary backing for a minority government on Tuesday. The vote ends a months-long impasse that
Dutch Crown Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant in naval ceremony
Crown Princess Amalia was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony aboard the Norwegian training ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl. The 22-year-old is train
Japan's H3 rocket launches MMX probe to retrieve Phobos samples
Japan's H3 rocket launched the MMX probe on Tuesday, starting a three-year mission to collect samples from Phobos. The mission aims to shed
Macron's Qatar visit seeks energy deals amid domestic unrest
Emmanuel Macron arrived in Doha for a state visit focused on energy security and regional ties. The trip follows pledges of extra diesel fro
Iran's IRGC claims mine attacks on tankers as Gulf tensions escalate
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims it set two oil tankers ablaze with mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran also threatens to cut undersea in
Italy deploys 500 troops to Milan after violent cost-of-living protests
Italy will deploy 500 military personnel to Milan with judicial police powers after weekend clashes and looting. Foreign Minister Antonio Ta