By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
UN Reports 144 Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Drifts for 25 Days Off Mauritania
A boat carrying migrants from The Gambia to Spain's Canary Islands drifted for 25 days before rescue off Mauritania. UNHCR reports 143 dead
Lebanese Army Deploys to Southern Pilot Zones as Aoun Meets Trump in Washington
The Lebanese army began deploying to Zawtar al-Gharbieh, one of three pilot zones in a framework agreement with Israel. President Joseph Aou
Outcry in Italy After Moroccan Man Dies in Police Custody in Bologna
Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man, died after being pinned down by police in Bologna. Video shows him pleading for help before lo
Spain Leads EU in Vulnerable Jobs as Eurofound Report Reveals One in Five Roles at Risk
Nearly one in five EU jobs are vulnerable, according to Eurofound. Spain has the highest rate at 29%, followed by Portugal and Luxembourg. L
Petition to Expel Argentina from World Cup Nears Guinness Record with 23 Million Signatures
A petition calling for Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup has collected more than 23 million signatures, just short of the Guinness Wo
Tate Brothers to Contest UK Extradition Over Rape and Trafficking Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a Miami federal court on Monday, remaining silent as a judge scheduled a hearing for 27 July. Their lawy
Montenegro's EU Accession Could Reshape Budget Negotiations
Montenegro's €3.2 billion EU accession package is a fraction of the bloc's budget, but it could set a precedent for funding future enlargeme
Afghanistan floods: over 100 missing as rescue teams search rubble
Flash floods in Afghanistan have left more than 100 people missing. Rescue teams are searching through debris in several provinces. The disa
Hate Crimes Against Ukrainians in Poland Surge by Over 30% in First Half of 2026
Polish police recorded 180 hate crime reports against Ukrainians in the first half of 2026, up more than 30% from the same period in 2025. A
IRGC Threatens US as Iran Signals Openness to Renewed Nuclear Talks
Iran's IRGC has pledged an 'unforgettable lesson' to the US, calling Ayatollah Khamenei's message a binding command. Meanwhile, Iran's forei
UK PM Andy Burnham Pledges Decade-Long Plan for Stability and Renewal
Andy Burnham became UK prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned, promising a 10-year plan to stabilise the economy and end rough sleeping.
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister After Starmer Resigns
Andy Burnham formally becomes UK prime minister on Monday after King Charles III invites him to form a government. The former Greater Manche