By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Bolton: Iran Outmaneuvered Trump in Nuclear Deal, Prioritizing Oil Prices Over Strategy
John Bolton says Iran played Trump 'like a violin' in nuclear talks, leveraging his desperation for lower oil prices. The former adviser war
Zelenskyy Joins G7 in Évian as Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Sites
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins G7 leaders in Évian for a special session on Ukraine. Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian oil facilities nea
China's Military AI Ambitions: A Race for Global Dominance
China's 'AI Plus' strategy aims to embed artificial intelligence in electronic warfare, drone coordination, and naval stealth. Despite publi
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes as EU Accession Talks Advance
Ukraine and Russia launched overnight strikes against each other's infrastructure. Meanwhile, Kyiv's EU accession talks are progressing, wit
Spain Held to Goalless Draw by Cape Verde in World Cup Group H Opener
Spain's star-studded lineup could not break down a resilient Cape Verde defense in their Group H opener. The 0-0 draw marks the first goalle
EU Commission to Propose Trade Restrictions on Israeli Settlement Goods
The European Commission is set to propose trade restriction options on goods from Israeli settlements, responding to demands from a majority
Two Men Convicted of Arson Plot Targeting UK Prime Minister's Properties
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc were found guilty of conspiring to set fire to properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Czech Cabinet Approves Bill to End Public Media Licence Fees, Sparking Press Freedom Fears
The Czech cabinet has approved a bill ending licence fee funding for Czech TV and Czech Radio, replacing it with direct state budget financi
Spanish Police Link Diary Initials to PM Sánchez in Corruption Probe
A Civil Guard report concludes that initials in a diary seized from a former PSOE member refer to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The diary ou
Former US Chamber Head Detained in Myanmar Over Alleged $300,000 Fraud
Adam Castillo, a former US Marine and ex-president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, was detained at Yangon International Airp
UK Court Upholds Ban on Palestine Action as Lawful Terrorist Proscription
The UK Court of Appeal upheld the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, reversing a High Court ruling. The ban, impo
Does Football Euphoria Really Boost Birth Rates? A Look at the Data
The idea that national football success leads to a baby boom nine months later has persisted since Germany's 2006 World Cup. But data from G