European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Alberta votes to stay in Canada, Carney hails unity amid US pressure
Alberta voted overwhelmingly to remain in Canada, with 77% backing unity. Separatists vow to continue their campaign despite the setback.
Macron under fire as France reels from violent unrest
France is grappling with the aftermath of unprecedented violence, prompting curfews in Paris, Lyon, Lille, and Nice. President Macron faces
France's riot blame game intensifies as Kharkiv mourns children killed in Russian strike
French minister Sébastien Lecornu accuses the ultra-left of orchestrating unrest as riot damage mounts. In Kharkiv, two children die in a Ru
Zelenskyy accuses US of delaying Patriot missiles as ties fray
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Pentagon is delaying Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European countries. He also claims Ukrain
EU faces tough choices to fund Ukraine's €70 billion shortfall
Ukraine needs an additional €70 billion from the EU next year to sustain its war effort. Brussels is exploring options, but rising borrowing
Trump open to trilateral summit with Putin and Xi in Shenzhen
Trump says he would meet Putin and Xi in Shenzhen next month, focusing on denuclearisation. Kyiv insists it must be involved, warning a tril
Australian MP Helen Haines loses leg in deliberate car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines lost a leg after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta. Police have arrested a 43-y
EPP MEP warns Putin now targets 'everything' in Ukraine
An EPP lawmaker warns that Putin now treats 'everything' in Ukraine as a legitimate target, from energy infrastructure to civilian areas. Th
Tirana clashes intensify as anti-government protests turn violent
Protesters in Tirana threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police on Monday, prompting riot police to deploy water cannon, tear gas and rubber
Rubio puts Trans-Caspian trade and critical minerals at centre of Central Asia talks
At a C5+1 meeting in Samarkand, the US and five Central Asian states agreed to deepen cooperation on transport, critical minerals, and secur
Lavrov reaffirms Russian support for Iran after Trump's criticism
Sergei Lavrov voiced full Russian support for Iran, calling its fight a 'just cause,' just hours after Donald Trump claimed Moscow was doing
Albanian PM Accuses Protesters of Crossing 'Red Line' as Violence Escalates
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused anti-government protesters of crossing a 'red line' amid violent demonstrations. The European C