Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
France to Deploy Troops Ahead of Weekend Protests as Italy Expands Police Powers
France is deploying soldiers ahead of weekend protests following days of violence and vandalism. Italy is granting police new powers as Alba
Dutch Crown Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant in naval ceremony
Crown Princess Amalia was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony aboard the Norwegian training ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl. The 22-year-old is train
EU Arctic strategy shifts focus to security amid Russian and Chinese activity
The EU has updated its Arctic strategy to put security at the core, responding to growing Russian and Chinese presence. The plan includes bo
Kallas accuses US of pressing Ukraine to surrender on Putin's terms
Kaja Kallas accused US negotiators of trying to push Ukraine into surrender on terms favorable to Putin. She insisted Europe must be at the
46,000-year-old Neanderthal remains found in Navarra cave
Six bone fragments from Abauntz cave in Navarra have been identified as the first Neanderthal remains in the region. Dating to 46,000 years
Kallas warns Russian Black Sea attacks threaten global food security
Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament that Russian drone strikes on civilian ships in the Black Sea are a 'dangerous and unacceptable esc
Ukraine uses drone to airlift wounded soldier from front line
Ukraine's 92nd Assault Brigade has released footage of what it says is the first drone evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line.
Spain vs Morocco: 2026 military balance shifts as Rabat modernises
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power. But Rabat has more troops and rockets, and US-backed
Inflation protests spread across Europe as EU weighs its limited role
Euro-area inflation reached 3.8% in September, the highest in months, driven by an 18.8% surge in energy prices. Protests have erupted acros
Ronaldo banned for 30 days after leaving Portugal camp
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese Football Federation for leaving the national team camp in Copenhagen. He
Centrist bloc set to keep EU Parliament leaders despite strains
Manfred Weber, Iratxe García Pérez and Valérie Hayer are set to be re-elected unopposed as leaders of the EU Parliament's three centrist gro
French shopkeepers' defiance against rioters wins nationwide support
Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals resisting rioters have sparked an outpouring of support. A fundraiser for a Paris phone