European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Libya protests over power cuts escalate into calls to oust rival governments
Demonstrators in Tripoli blocked roads and shut state institutions after daily power cuts reached 14 hours amid temperatures of up to 50°C.
US launches review of European troop deployments, pushing NATO allies to lead
The US has initiated a review of its military presence in Europe, pressing NATO allies to assume greater responsibility for their own conven
Berlin Pride Attack: How Misinformation Spread During the Manhunt
Within hours of the vehicle ramming at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims flooded social media. Authorities debunked false repor
Trump to host Zelenskyy and Netanyahu in dual diplomatic test
Donald Trump will hold separate talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. The meetings test US diplomacy as Washingt
Berlin Pride Attack Exposes EU's Lack of Unified Terror Watchlist
The Berlin Pride attack has highlighted the absence of an EU-wide register for individuals linked to terrorism. Suspect Abdul Ballout was kn
Why Chat Control Has Become the EU's Defining Digital Rights Battle
EU governments have extended interim chat control rules until April 2028, allowing voluntary scanning for child sexual abuse material. The p
UK's Burnham meets Zelenskyy, pledges new drone factory and missile interceptors
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy at HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, his first foreign leader meeting. Burnham pl
Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russian energy and export hubs
Ukrainian forces struck an export terminal in Rostov and oil facilities in Yaroslavl and Udmurtia, causing casualties and fires. The campaig
EU sanctions target Garpiya drones and Russia's Starlink rival Rassvet
The EU has imposed its 21st sanctions package on Russia, targeting 56 military-industrial entities and individuals. The measures focus on lo
Colombia's president-elect plans embassy closures in Hungary, Czechia, and Romania
Colombia's incoming president, Abelardo de la Espriella, plans to close embassies in Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania. He also vows
US Court to Set Extradition Timeline for Tate Brothers to UK
A US court will set a timetable for the Tate brothers' extradition fight to the UK. The brothers face charges including rape and sex traffic
Infantino Defends FIFA Record in Instagram Rant, Tells Critics to Meditate
Gianni Infantino used a 15-slide Instagram post to defend FIFA's handling of the 2026 World Cup, including a red-card reversal after a call