By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Brussels Hosts Lavish US Independence Bash Amid Protests Over Park Privatisation
The US Embassy in Brussels hosted a lavish 250th independence anniversary celebration in Parc du Cinquantenaire, attended by Belgian PM Bart
Iran Threatens to Halt Talks as US Air Activity Intensifies Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says US strikes violated a framework deal and threatens a 'crushing response' to vessels. US military flights over the Strait of
Iraqi Police Arrest Five MPs in Overnight Green Zone Corruption Raid
Iraqi security forces sealed off Baghdad's Green Zone early Sunday and arrested five members of parliament and two other officials on corrup
Fatal Skydiving Plane Crash Near Nancy Claims 11 Lives
A civilian plane crashed near Tomblaine, eastern France, killing all 11 on board. The aircraft was carrying skydivers on a training flight,
Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Oil Refineries in Continued Energy Campaign
Ukrainian forces struck two Russian oil refineries, including the Slavyansk facility in Krasnodar Krai and another in Yaroslavl. President Z
England Top World Cup Group L as Messi Continues Scoring Streak for Argentina
England secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, thanks to second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Croatia fin
Serbia's Vučić Announces Resignation, Calls for Snap Elections
President Aleksandar Vučić told supporters in Belgrade he will resign within weeks. He called for early presidential and parliamentary elect
World Cup 2026: Which Third-Place Teams Will Reach the Knockout Stage?
Eight third-place teams will advance to the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Senega
EU Rescue Teams Scour Rubble in Venezuela After Deadly Quakes
Two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing 920 and injuring 3,360. More than 520 EU emergency responde
US Strikes Iranian Military Sites After Drone Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
The US military struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar stations on Friday. The action followed a drone attack on t
Europol Report Maps Europe's Most Dangerous Criminal Networks
Europol's latest report identifies the most threatening criminal networks in the EU. These groups exploit vulnerabilities in financial syste
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 160 Prisoners Each in UAE-Brokered Deal
Russia and Ukraine each released 160 prisoners of war in a swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates. The exchange involved soldiers capture