By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Midday Europe Update: Key Stories for August 5, 2026
Spain's Civil Guard warns of a possible mass crossing attempt at Ceuta on 15 August. France prepares to ban cold calls from 11 August. Other
Kim Yo Jong warns Japan's military buildup could trigger new North Korean options
Kim Yo Jong has accused Japan of transforming into a 'war state' and warned that North Korea will respond with additional military options.
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 victims of 2023 air strike
Crews in Gaza recovered 112 bodies from the site of a deadly 2023 air strike. A mass funeral was held as many victims remain missing beneath
Leipzig/Halle airport hit by drone scare, flights diverted
Several flights, including a passenger plane, were diverted from Leipzig/Halle airport after a flying object was sighted and another object
Russian overnight barrage kills at least 15 in Kyiv and region
At least 15 people were killed in a Russian overnight barrage on Kyiv and the surrounding region. The attack has intensified calls for more
Kherson market vendor recounts deadly drone chase in 'human safari' attack
A 52-year-old trader in Kherson says a Russian FPV drone chased him around his stall before exploding beside his van. Ukrainian officials ca
Morning Briefing: Key European Stories for August 5, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this morning. Trade tensions, climate action, and cultural milestones lead the
Guatemala's Fuego volcano forces 1,700 to flee as lava and ash intensify
Guatemala's most active volcano, Fuego, has been erupting for over 23 hours, spewing lava and ash. Around 1,700 people have fled to shelters
Brazil and Argentina downgrade ties after Milei calls Lula a thief
Brazil has asked Argentina to recall its ambassador and downgraded bilateral representation to chargé d'affaires level. The move follows Arg
Spanish media: suspected jihadists among Ceuta migrant arrivals
Spanish media report that security services identified at least a dozen suspected jihadists among migrants who entered Ceuta last week. The
EU backs Spain after Ceuta surge as ministers seek common response
EU interior ministers expressed full solidarity with Spain after the Ceuta migrant surge. They agreed on steps to combat smuggling, strength
Russian drone targets civilian at Kherson market, police say
Ukrainian police released drone footage showing a Russian FPV drone pursuing a civilian at a Kherson market. The 52-year-old man survived bu