By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Romanian drone crash exposes low-altitude radar blind spot
A drone crashed in Romania near the Ukrainian border after flying undetected at very low altitude. The incident follows a NATO intercept ove
In quake-hit Cali, a 'hugs here' station offers solace amid the rubble
A 'hugs here' station in Cali offers free embraces and a listening ear to residents traumatized by the deadly earthquake. Volunteers like An
Midday Europe Briefing: August 14, 2026 – Markets, Politics, and Summer Events
European markets show resilience despite August volatility. Political tensions rise in France ahead of elections. Greece prepares for August
Ceuta's migrant crisis leaves thousands of minors unprotected
Thousands of unaccompanied minors in Ceuta remain outside the protection system, facing risks of violence and exploitation. NGOs urge Spain
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years
Spain's government has approved a three-year extension for the Almaraz nuclear plant, pushing its closure to 2030. The decision follows pres
US military disputes claims of mental health crisis on carrier Lincoln
US Central Command denies reports of a mental health crisis and supply shortages on the USS Abraham Lincoln, calling them 'false claims.' Se
Portugal's pet abandonment crisis: a legal gap leaves animals behind
In Portugal, pet abandonment remains normalized, with legal loopholes allowing heirs to dump animals without consequences. Cases like Ziro a
Farage returns to UK parliament after Clacton by-election win
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election, securing his return to the UK parliament. The vote was boycotted by major parties, and turnout
White House claims tariff evasion costs $19–26 billion annually
The White House estimates that tariff evasion through transshipment costs $19–26 billion annually. China is accused of routing exports via o
Cali rescue dog pulled from rubble as quake search enters final hours
A dog was pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday. The rescue came as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors be
Zimbabwe ferry disaster: death toll rises to 46 as survivors recount horror
An overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, killing at least 46 people. Survivors describe panic as life jackets were scarce an
Zelenskyy asks US for 5% of Patriot stock to survive winter
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs 5% of US Patriot interceptor stockpiles to endure the winter. Kyiv currently receives just 1% of requ