By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Cuba's grid collapses again as US embargo deepens fuel crisis
Cuba's state energy company reported another total grid failure on Sunday, plunging the island into darkness. The collapse follows a series
How Péter Magyar dismantled Orbán's regime in months
Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, securing a two-thirds majority. Since then, Hungary's president, chief prosecutor, and
Trump announces new Iran talks for Monday after shelving major strike
Trump says talks with Iran begin Monday, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearisation. He called off a major strike, citing a possi
Lula launches re-election bid as Brazil braces for another Bolsonaro clash
At 80, Lula da Silva is running for a fourth term, pitching himself as the defender of Brazilian sovereignty against US pressure. His main r
Morocco's Ceuta death toll of 11 clashes with Spain's count of 72
Morocco's interior ministry says 11 people died during the Ceuta crossing, contradicting Spain's toll of at least 72. The discrepancy adds t
Drone strike hits Russian beach resort as tourists watch
A drone struck a busy beach at Arkhipo-Osipovka, a Russian resort on the Black Sea, as tourists watched from the shore and water. Social med
Europe's evening briefing: key stories for August 2, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural moments across the
Lowe proposes pact with Farage to unify Britain's right-wing factions
Restore Britain's Rupert Lowe has proposed a five-point alliance with Reform UK's Nigel Farage to unite the right. Conditions include revers
Pentagon UFO files: Germany's role in the mystery
Declassified US files reveal WWII Allied pilots reported mysterious glowing objects over Germany. The documents also reference alleged Nazi
Spain had advance warning of Ceuta migrant surge, sources say
Spanish intelligence reportedly warned of a possible mass arrival in Ceuta days before the crisis. Nearly 75,000 people crossed, overwhelmin
Midday Europe Update: Key Stories for August 2, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this midday. Key political, business, and cultural developments across the cont
Nazca Lines tourist plane crash kills 13, including 11 Europeans
A sightseeing flight over Peru's Nazca Lines crashed on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. The passengers included seven Italians, tw