Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Portugal breaks ground on Lisbon–Porto high-speed rail link
Construction of Portugal's first high-speed rail line began with the Porto–Oiã section. The project will cut Lisbon–Porto travel to 1h15m an
EU's Red Sea mission struggles for reinforcements as Houthi attacks intensify
The EU's Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea is short of warships, with only the Netherlands and Belgium pledging one extra vessel each. Ho
Cruise passenger rescued after 20 hours adrift in Ionian Sea
A 44-year-old woman from El Salvador was rescued after spending 20 hours in the Ionian Sea, according to Greek authorities. She had jumped f
Ukraine's minority rights law unlocks EU accession talks with Hungary
Ukraine's parliament approved a law strengthening minority rights, ending a dispute with Hungary that had blocked EU accession talks. Diplom
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centres linked to sharp drop in bot activity
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centres have been followed by a dramatic drop in automated online activity. President Zelenskyy says social
Teen arrested after school headmaster shot in southern France
A 14-year-old has been arrested after a school headmaster was shot in Aubagne, near Marseille. A teacher was also injured in the incident, t
US NATO envoy reassures Europe as Pentagon weighs further troop cuts
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington remains committed to European defence at the Warsaw Security Forum. His remarks came
Germany Leads Net-Payers' Revolt Against EU Budget Compromise
Germany and other net contributors say the Irish presidency's €1.622 trillion proposal does not cut enough. The Commission and MEPs warn the
Brussels pushes new security body to counter hybrid threats
The European Commission wants a new Security Council to coordinate responses to hybrid threats such as drone incursions and cyberattacks. Cr
Gijs de Best: Europe needs joint enforcement to fight illicit trade
Illicit trade drains billions from European treasuries and exposes consumers to dangerous products. Gijs de Best argues that only coordinate
Spanish police clear Ceuta beach camp ahead of royal visit
Spanish police cleared the last migrant camp on Ceuta's Guano beach, housing around 400 people, days before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent checkups. The Vatican says the pr