European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Oslo talks ease US-Ukraine tensions as intelligence sharing resumes
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Zelenskyy in Oslo, confirming the restoration of US intelligence sharing. European leaders see progress, but Hung
US envoy Witkoff in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting
US envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin after a 'positive' meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Osl
Trump's Putin overtures deepen transatlantic rift, but Europe holds its course
Trump's overtures to Putin have widened the transatlantic divide, but European leaders are not ready to sever ties with Washington. Despite
Alberta rejects separation, boosting Carney as Trump pressure unites Canada
Alberta voters rejected starting a path toward separation by a 75% margin. Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed the result as a win for nationa
Romania swears in new government after months of deadlock
Independent diplomat Luca Niculescu won parliamentary backing for a minority government on Tuesday. The vote ends a months-long impasse that
UK deploys Typhoon jets to shield Saudi Arabia from Houthi strikes
The UK will deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for defensive counter-air missions against Houthi attacks. Defence Secretary Wes Str
Macron's Qatar visit seeks energy deals amid domestic unrest
Emmanuel Macron arrived in Doha for a state visit focused on energy security and regional ties. The trip follows pledges of extra diesel fro
France to deploy soldiers as weekend protests loom after violent unrest
France will deploy soldiers from Operation Sentinelle to free up police for expected weekend protests. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez also
Italy deploys 500 troops to Milan after violent cost-of-living protests
Italy will deploy 500 military personnel to Milan with judicial police powers after weekend clashes and looting. Foreign Minister Antonio Ta
King Charles hosts Sultan Haitham for three-day UK state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor. Th
Paris pharmacy owner describes devastation after France's worst riots in years
France faced its worst rioting in years, with thousands of shops vandalized or looted. A Paris pharmacy owner described the devastation, say
Lisbon police arrest 55 as housing protest camp cleared at Rossio
Portuguese police cleared housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Tuesday, arresting 55 people. Demonstrators accuse the government