By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Belgium Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals with 4-1 Victory Over USA; Spain Eliminates Portugal
Belgium secured a 4-1 win over the USA in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to face Spain. Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was controve
Portugal's Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 96, Including 17 Children
Portugal's Foreign Ministry reports 96 Portuguese citizens and descendants killed in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, including 17 children. Th
EU Commission and Member States Clash Over Serbia's Cluster 3 Accession Talks
The European Commission has proposed opening Cluster 3 of Serbia's EU accession talks, citing recent judicial reforms. However, member state
EU Calls for Fair Play After Trump's Intervention Reverses FIFA Ban on US Striker
The European Commission has called for fairness and transparency in sports governance after FIFA reversed a red-card ban for US striker Fola
UK Typhoons Intercept Russian Aircraft Near HMS Prince of Wales in Norwegian Sea
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters scrambled to intercept a Russian aircraft near the HMS Prince of Wales carrier group in the Norwegian Sea.
Hamas Dissolves Gaza Administrative Body, Opens Door to Technocratic Rule
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its Gaza governing body, a move that could reshape Palestinian governance. The decision paves the way
NATO Summit in Ankara: Europe Steps Up as US Draws Down
NATO leaders gather in Ankara to announce record defence spending by Europe and Canada. The summit marks a shift toward a European-led allia
Trump Mocks Meloni with 'Restraining Order' Post as NATO Tensions Escalate
Donald Trump posted a photo of Giorgia Meloni with the caption 'Restraining order needed,' deepening a rift over Italy's refusal to allow US
Australia and Fiji Sign Mutual Defence Pact Amid China's Pacific Missile Test
Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defence treaty, in Suva. The signing coincided with a Chinese submarine test
NATO Summit in Ankara: Record European Spending Fails to Secure US Protection
European NATO members have increased defence spending by 20% year-on-year, adding $258 billion over two years. Despite this, Washington reta
Ukraine Presses for NATO Support and EU Membership Amid Renewed Russian Attacks
Russia launched a deadly missile and drone barrage on Kyiv ahead of the NATO summit. Ukraine's ambassador to the EU discusses military suppo
Trump's Call to Infantino Led to FIFA Reversing Balogun's World Cup Ban
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban for the World Cup after US President Donald Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Inf