By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Sweden's centre-left leads by one seat as far right eyes historic role
Preliminary results give the centre-left bloc 175 seats against 174 for the right. The Sweden Democrats are third with 17.6%, potentially en
US Space Force confirms orbital weapons deployment
The US Space Force has confirmed that the US has weapons in orbit, capable of offensive and defensive operations. This marks a significant e
Ex-Moroccan spy sought Spanish protection with intelligence offer
Mehdi Hijaouy, a former Moroccan spy, allegedly offered Spanish authorities intelligence in exchange for protection from extradition. The of
Germany to Compel Soldiers for Lithuania Brigade as Volunteers Fall Short
Germany will begin compulsory assignments to fill posts in the 45th Panzer Brigade in Lithuania, with up to 1,000 soldiers potentially affec
France and Slovakia block EU sanctions renewal, forcing one-week extension
EU ambassadors extended Russia sanctions by just one week after France and Slovakia blocked renewal over Alisher Usmanov. The rare joint vet
Von der Leyen's State of the Union promises: a year on, mixed results
Ursula von der Leyen's boldest proposals from last year's State of the Union have met mixed fates. The Russian assets loan collapsed, the dr
UK service member killed in road accident in Ukraine
A UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence said. The family has been informed
Twelve EU states urge bloc to bolster Arctic role amid Russian and US pressure
Twelve European countries have urged the EU to take a more strategic role in the Arctic, citing Russian military buildup and Chinese interes
World Nomad Games draw record 109 teams to Bishkek
The 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek drew a record 109 national teams. Athletes competed in 42 disciplines, from traditional Central Asian s
Iran seizes assets of 240 dissidents and journalists as protest arrests top 6,000
Iran's judiciary has seized assets of 240 dissidents, journalists, and public figures, freezing 182 bank accounts. Police chief Ahmadreza Ra
Migrant boat sinks off Gavdos: one dead, 25 missing near Crete
A boat carrying migrants sank off the Greek island of Gavdos, leaving one person dead and 25 missing. Greek coast guard rescued 51 people, w
Houthis seize Hanish islands, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane
The Houthis have captured the Hanish islands after government-allied forces withdrew, adding to their control of Mokha and Perim Island. The