By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
US Sanctions Cuba's Cupet Over Energy 'Weaponisation' Claims
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company Cupet, alleging energy is being weaponised against the Cuban
Trump Calls Off Iran Strikes, Signals Potential Deal After Talks
Trump cancels fresh strikes on Iran after talks reach highest level of Iranian leadership. He hints at a signing deal but keeps naval blocka
EU Migration Chief: Talks with Taliban Necessary for Migrant Returns
The EU's migration commissioner says Europe has no choice but to engage with the Taliban on migrant returns. Around 20 member states support
Two Children Among Three Killed in Netherlands Car Crash into School Cycling Group
A tragic accident in the Netherlands near Vogelwaarde killed two children and a supervisor when a car hit a school cycling group. Four child
Portugal Invokes EU Budget Safeguard Clause to Manage Energy Crisis Costs
Portugal triggers the EU safeguard clause to temporarily shoulder energy costs without breaching budget rules. Finance Minister Joaquim Mira
E3 Envoys Meet Russian Deputy Minister in Moscow Amid Stalled Ukraine Peace Efforts
The French, German, and British ambassadors met with Russia's deputy foreign minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow. Moscow rejected their peace
Somali Referee Denied US Entry to Officiate UEFA Super Cup Final in Austria
Omar Artan, a Somali referee denied US entry for the World Cup, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final. The match between
UK Defence Secretary Quits Over Starmer's Military Spending Plans
John Healey resigned as UK defence secretary on Thursday, citing inadequate funding in the government's Defence Investment Plan. He warned t
US Strikes Third Tanker This Week in Gulf of Oman, Tightening Iran Port Blockade
US forces struck and disabled a third oil tanker this week attempting to bypass the blockade of Iranian ports. The attack follows the deaths
Pope Leo XIV in Gran Canaria: Migration and Mass Draw Thousands
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Gran Canaria on Thursday for a two-day visit focused on migration and faith. He met migrants and volunteers at Argui
France's 70,000 Child Abuse Case Review: Feasibility Under Scrutiny
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered prosecutors to review 70,000 outstanding child sexual abuse cases by 14 July. The plan follows
World Cup 2026: Supercomputer Predicts Spain Victory, Legends Back Argentina
Opta's supercomputer predicts Spain as the most likely winner of the 2026 World Cup, with a 16.1% chance. Former French champion Robert Pirè