European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border crossing, Kyiv says
Russian drones hit the Tabaky border crossing with Moldova in Odesa, forcing traffic to be diverted. The attack came a day after a Romanian
Kyiv's Solomianskyi district counts cost after Russian overnight barrage
A Russian overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones hit a residential area in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district. Residents sp
Finland probes suspected Russian airspace violation near border
Finland's defence ministry suspects a Russian aircraft violated its airspace on Thursday, prompting an investigation. The incident follows s
European leaders urge Israel to scrap E1 settlement plan
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Norway and Canada jointly condemned Israel's E1 settlement project. They called on Israel t
Russia's Banderol drone strains Ukraine's air defense economics
Russia is increasingly using the Banderol, a cheap jet-powered munition, in attacks on Ukraine. It forces Kyiv to deploy costly air defenses
ICC splits Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate hangs in balance
The International Criminal Court has reportedly ordered a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the
Portugal bans face coverings in public spaces amid rights debate
Portugal's president has signed into law a ban on face coverings in public spaces, a measure critics say targets Muslim women. Violators fac
NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador
A former US ambassador calls NATO 3.0 a 'lipstick on a pig' as Washington reduces its role. Europe and Canada increase defence spending to 5
Burnham's EU reset: Pragmatism or political caution?
Andy Burnham has focused on domestic policy since entering Downing Street, leaving EU officials guessing his intentions. Brussels expects co
Ukraine's anti-corruption dragnet tightens around Zelenskyy's inner circle
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau has opened a fresh case involving senior officials linked to the president's office. The investigation foll
Kyiv rescue efforts under way after overnight Russian missile strikes kill at least 12
Overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and damaged residential buildings. Rescue teams worked through the morni
Ukrainian protesters reject Fedorov's call for wartime elections
Protest organizers in Ukraine have rejected Mykhailo Fedorov's call for wartime elections, ending a month of demonstrations. They argue elec