European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Oleshky ceasefire unlikely to lead to broader truce, warns former Ukrainian PM
Former Ukrainian PM Arseniy Yatsenyuk says the localised ceasefire in Oleshky will not lead to a wider truce, accusing Russia of exploiting
Oleshky's humanitarian mission: a fragile truce in a destroyed town
A rare humanitarian mission is set to reach Russian-occupied Oleshky, offering aid and evacuations under a fragile truce. Residents face a s
Netanyahu's bloc leads Israeli election but falls short of majority
Israel's election ended with Netanyahu's bloc on 53 seats, short of a 61-seat majority. The opposition, led by Gadi Eisenkot, won 48. Arab p
Ukraine's Oleshky truce holds as Albania cracks down on protests
A rare ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky enters its fourth day as aid is expected to arrive, after a Russian drone killed at least 14 at
EU and Canada forge deeper alliance in Montréal as Trump reshapes ties
The EU and Canada are meeting in Montréal to deepen their partnership, driven by shared concerns over US policy under Trump. The summit aims
Kazakhstan's Tokayev pushes for rapid nuclear plant construction
In his annual address, President Tokayev called for starting the Balkhash nuclear plant next year and accelerating the Moyynkum project. He
Paris shooter admits targeting Muslims and Africans in premeditated attack
Kévin T. confessed to deliberately targeting Muslims and people of African or North African origin in the 23 October attack that killed one
Spain train crash death toll climbs to 74 as royals visit survivors
Spain's transport ministry confirmed the death toll from Wednesday's train crash has risen to at least 74. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia
Italy braces for nationwide strikes over living costs and arms spending
Italian unions have called a general strike for Friday over rising living costs and military spending. Dockworkers in 17 countries will also
Toledo train disaster deepens Sánchez's pre-election woes
A high-speed train collision near Toledo has killed at least 64 people, reigniting a fierce political blame game in Spain. With a month to g
Abbas seeks Cyprus mediation for renewed Israeli-Palestinian talks
During a visit to Nicosia, Mahmoud Abbas said he hopes a new Israeli government will allow peace talks to resume. He asked Cyprus to help me
Serbia's student movement wins, now faces hard governing choices
Serbia's student movement won a landmark election but now confronts governing realities. Its stance on Russia, EU alignment, and Kosovo will