By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Ukrainian soldiers vanish during training in Germany, report finds
Die Zeit reports hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted after training in Germany. The federal government has not released official fi
New US carrier group reaches Middle East as Lincoln crew conditions draw scrutiny
The USS George Washington carrier strike group has entered the Middle East, relieving the USS Abraham Lincoln after a prolonged deployment.
Europe's evening briefing: August 20, 2026 – key updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, market moves, and cultural highlights
EU boosts Morocco migration funding after Ceuta border crisis
The EU is set to boost funding for Morocco's migration management after the Ceuta crisis. The move is part of a broader strategic partnershi
Europe's gas storage race falters as LNG cargoes shift to Asia
EU gas storage is far below target as winter approaches, with LNG cargoes increasingly heading to Asia. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Qatar marks one-year countdown to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Qatar is one year away from hosting the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the first in the Middle East. The tournament will feature 32 teams a
Russia's Banderol drone strains Ukraine's air defense economics
Russia is increasingly using the Banderol, a cheap jet-powered munition, in attacks on Ukraine. It forces Kyiv to deploy costly air defenses
Ritual human offering found at ancient Lima ceremonial site
A human skeleton believed to be a ritual offering has been found at Huaca Pucllana in Lima, dating to around 650 AD. The discovery offers ne
ICC splits Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate hangs in balance
The International Criminal Court has reportedly ordered a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the
How Europe's face veil bans differ from France to Sweden
Portugal has joined a growing list of European countries restricting full-face veils. But approaches range from total bans in France and Den
NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador
A former US ambassador calls NATO 3.0 a 'lipstick on a pig' as Washington reduces its role. Europe and Canada increase defence spending to 5
Europe's gas prices double as storage shortfalls loom over winter
Dutch TTF gas futures have risen about 120% since January, reaching €63.7/MWh. Storage levels are historically low, and analysts warn of fur