By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
German police probe suspected sabotage at Cologne-area power substation
German police suspect a deliberate act caused a short-circuit at a substation in Bergheim, near Cologne. The incident follows the discovery
Chevron expands in Venezuela as US energy chief signs oil deal
Chevron is expected to announce new investment in Venezuela, following parliamentary approval of a deal giving Washington control over a fif
Apple Maps adopts 'Lake America' name, following Google in US
Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users, following Google's lead. The move comes after President Trump's executiv
Explosion at Augsburg station injures at least two, police say
At least two people were injured in an explosion at Augsburg's main train station. The blast occurred in a passageway, blowing out windows.
EU foreign ministers meet in Ireland as Berlin blames Russia for drone attack
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Ireland following Berlin's decision to blame Russia for a drone attack. The agenda includes Ukraine, tra
Venezuela approves US control of oil reserves in landmark deal
Venezuela's National Assembly approved a deal granting the US control of about 20% of its oil reserves. The agreement, backed by Washington,
Nepal's mass burials of flood victims draw anger as death toll passes 1,000
Nepal's flash floods have killed over 1,000 people, with thousands still missing. Authorities are conducting mass burials of unidentified vi
Spain approves €309M Ceuta package amid migration pressure
Spain's Council of Ministers has approved a €309 million emergency package for Ceuta, equivalent to 16% of the city's GDP. The funds will su
US strikes IRGC targets in Iran after Hormuz shipping attacks
US Central Command says it struck IRGC targets in Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping and American personnel. Iran reported e
Von der Leyen vows EU response to Russian hybrid attacks ahead of NATO talks
Von der Leyen expresses solidarity with Germany after Berlin blames Russia for a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport. She will meet NATO
Tokayev urges SCO to turn trade pledges into concrete projects
Kazakh President Kassym-Jom Tokayev urged SCO leaders to move from agreements to concrete initiatives as trade among members approaches $1 t
EU assembles expert panel to close defence gaps as Russian threat looms
The EU is forming a high-level group of political and military leaders from member states, the UK, and Ukraine to accelerate defence capabil