By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 1,943 as International Rescue Efforts Intensify
The death toll from two earthquakes in northern Venezuela has climbed to 1,943, with over 10,500 injured. UNICEF estimates 1.8 million peopl
Macron Condemns Global Surge in Executions at Paris Congress
Emmanuel Macron warned that global executions hit a 40-year high in 2024, with 2,707 people put to death in 17 countries. He stressed that t
Italian Police Arrest Four Suspects in Bomb Attack on Investigative Journalist Sigfrido Ranucci
Italian police have arrested four suspects in connection with a bomb attack targeting investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci. The attack
Poland-Ukraine Drone Deal Collapses, Threatening EU Accession Talks
Poland's defence minister claims Ukraine backed out of a 'MiGs for drones' agreement, leaving Warsaw without promised drone technology. The
Four Trapped After Apartment Block Collapses in Central Athens
A four-storey apartment block collapsed in central Athens on Tuesday, leaving at least four people trapped. Emergency services are conductin
Montenegro's Europe Now! Party Gains Observer Status in EPP, Bolstering EU Path
Montenegro's Europe Now! party has been granted observer membership in the European People's Party (EPP). The move strengthens ties with the
Iran's Rial Plunge and Inflation Surge Deepen Economic Crisis
Iran's year-on-year inflation has surged to 88.6%, driven by a collapsing rial and escalating regional tensions. The crisis disproportionate
UK Unveils £300 Billion Defence Plan as Starmer Prepares to Step Down
The UK will spend nearly £300 billion on defence over the next four years, including £5 billion on drones. The plan comes as Starmer prepare
US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Qatar for Iran Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Strikes
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Doha on Tuesday for talks with Qatari mediators covering Iran and Lebanon. Iran confirme
Merz's World Cup Praise Sparks Backlash as Germany Exits in Penalty Shootout
Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Germany's World Cup performance on X, but fans and critics called it out of touch. The team exited after a
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Lampedusa on 4 July, Renewing Focus on Migrant Crisis
Pope Leo XIV will visit the Italian island of Lampedusa on 4 July, a symbolic gesture highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis. The Vatican a
Serbia's Vučić Resigns Presidency but Holds Power: A Tactical Retreat
President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation and snap elections, but analysts view it as a tactical pivot to bypass term limits. Stu