European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Germany Sees Sharp Rise in Conscientious Objector Applications After New Conscription Law
Germany's new military service law has triggered a surge in conscientious objector applications, with 2,656 filed in the first quarter of 20
Pentagon Leak Reveals Plan to Suspend Spain from NATO Over Iran War Refusal
A leaked Pentagon email suggests punishing Spain for refusing to support a potential Iran war, including a proposal to suspend Madrid from N
EU Leaders Rally Behind Trump After Washington Shooting Incident
EU leaders swiftly condemned the attempted attack on US President Donald Trump outside the White House Correspondents' Association gala. Urs
New IRA Suspected in Car Bomb Attack Outside Belfast Police Station
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfast, late Saturday. Two infants were among those evacuated. Polic
Deadly Strikes Mark Chernobyl Anniversary as Zelenskyy Warns of Nuclear Risk
Russian strikes on Dnipro killed nine, while Ukrainian drone attacks hit Sevastopol and Belgorod. Zelenskyy and IAEA chief Grossi warn of nu
Mali's Junta Faces Crisis as Rebels Seize Towns After Defence Minister Killed
Malian Defence Minister General Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide car bomb attack on his residence in Bamako. Separatist Tuareg-led force
El-Sisi Warns of 'Deliberate Attempts' to Redraw Middle East Map, Urges Gulf Role in Iran Deal
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warns the Middle East faces deliberate attempts to redraw its map under extremist pretexts. He calls
Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Nuclear Terrorism on Chernobyl Anniversary
President Zelenskyy marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster by accusing Russia of nuclear terrorism for flying drones over the
European Leaders Condemn Washington Shooting at Press Dinner
An armed man stormed the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting swift condemnation from European leaders
Palestinians Vote in West Bank and Central Gaza Municipal Elections Amid Fragmented Political Landscape
Municipal elections took place in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza's Deir al-Balah, the first vote in Gaza in two decades. Turnout wa
Drone Debris Hits Romanian Town as Russian Strikes on Ukraine Escalate
A Russian drone crashed in the Romanian city of Galati, damaging an electricity pole and a house outbuilding. Two British RAF jets were scra
Russian Overnight Barrage Kills Seven, Injures Dozens Across Ukraine
Russia launched one of its largest overnight attacks since 2022, using over 600 drones and 47 missiles. At least seven people were killed an