By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Polish services review Belarus terror alert over activist's children
Belarusian authorities have alerted Poland to a possible terrorist plot targeting the children of a Belarusian activist living in Poland. Po
Greek Patriot battery in Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile and drone attacks
A Greek Patriot battery in Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi missile targeting a Yanbu refinery and later shot down a drone. The deployment
Romania intercepts second drone in 24 hours as Russian incursions persist
Romanian F-16s intercepted and destroyed two drones in under 24 hours, one near Sfântu Gheorghe and another near Padina. Defence officials s
Zelenskyy warns of imminent Russian missile attack within 48 hours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia has prepared missiles for a 'massive' attack within 48 hours. The alert follo
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted overwhelmingly to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct
Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian books, games, and clothing imports
Latvia's parliament has approved a ban on imports of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods not covered by EU sanctions. The move targets boo
Mark van Bommel Named Belgium Head Coach After World Cup Exit
Mark van Bommel, former Dutch midfielder and Royal Antwerp coach, has been appointed Belgium's new head coach. He replaces Rudi Garcia after
Poland's PiS Fractures as Kaczyński and Morawiecki Camps Split Ahead of 2027 Vote
Jarosław Kaczyński confirmed that more than 30 MPs have left PiS following a bitter feud with former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. The
EU Far Right Protests as Commission Backs Magyar's Anti-Corruption Drive in Hungary
Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar launches 'Purgatorium' to dismantle Viktor Orbán's political network. Far-right MEPs protest, but
Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Drone Over Its Airspace Near Black Sea
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone over an uninhabited area near Padina on Friday. The drone was detected over the Black Sea and
Ukrainian drone strike sparks massive fire near Saint Petersburg
A Ukrainian drone strike caused a large fire at a Wildberries warehouse near Saint Petersburg on Thursday. Thick smoke drifted over the city
Shared Custody Becomes Norm in Spain as Divorces Drop 2.7% in 2025
Spain's divorce rate fell 2.7% in 2025, with 83,683 break-ups recorded. Shared custody of children has overtaken sole custody awarded to mot