By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
EU migration crisis deepens as Schengen checks spread and solidarity falters
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta in a single day, triggering border controls across the Schengen area. EU states clash over solidarity and
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv kill at least eight, including railway workers
At least eight people were killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv overnight, including seven railway workers. The attack came a
Europe's evening briefing: key stories for September 1, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this evening. Trade, climate, and security lead the agenda.
South London temple prays for missing members after Nepal floods
Sixteen members of a south London Hindu temple are missing after floods in Nepal near Tibet. Families await news as rescue efforts continue.
Midday Europe Bulletin: September 1, 2026
Spain ties September heat record at 45.7°C. EU border checks tighten as EES flexibility ends. Other developments across the continent.
Belgian court denies release for Canadian woman accused of spying for NATO
A Belgian court has refused to release a Canadian woman accused of spying for a third country during an internship at NATO's SHAPE headquart
Eurasian leaders meet in Bishkek to reshape regional alliances
Leaders from 21 countries gathered in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, aiming to deepen ties and counter Western in
Algeria's president moves to reinstate death penalty for arsonists after deadly fires
Wildfires in northeastern Algeria have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered a legal
Europe's evening briefing: key stories for August 31, 2026
German inflation cools to 2.9% in August, easing pressure on ECB hawks. Portugal's car market sees EVs take over a third of sales. Spain's j
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after father's death
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying he has 'nothing left to give' after a career that included Wor
Baltic states push back on fears of imminent Russian attack
Officials across NATO's eastern flank say there is no evidence of an imminent Russian attack, even as they strengthen defences. They warn th
German inflation hits 2.9% in August, easing pressure on ECB hawks
German inflation accelerated to 2.9% in August, but came in below expectations. The data offers modest relief to the ECB ahead of its Septem