European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
EU capitals accuse Commission of foot-dragging on Israeli settlement trade ban
EU foreign ministers will debate proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements on Monday. Some member states accuse the Europe
Israel Sets October 27 Election, Seen as Referendum on Netanyahu's Post-Gaza Leadership
Israel's parliament has set national elections for October 27, the latest date allowed by law. The vote is seen as a referendum on Prime Min
Coalition of the Willing Gathers in Paris Ahead of Bastille Day to Bolster Ukraine Support
At least 25 heads of state or government will meet in Paris on Monday to coordinate support for Ukraine. The Coalition of the Willing, now 3
Zelenskyy Announces Government Reshuffle, New Prime Minister for Ukraine
President Zelenskyy confirmed a new prime minister and cabinet will be appointed. Outgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko will move to a key diplomati
Moldovan President Sandu Taps Pro-EU Businessman Vasile Tofan for Prime Minister
President Maia Sandu has nominated businessman Vasile Tofan to replace Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister. Tofan's mandate focuses on EU a
Trump Threatens to 'Completely Decimate' Iran Hours After Agreeing to Further Talks
Trump threatens to destroy Iran if attacked, hours after agreeing to more talks. The US and Iran trade strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, un
Overnight Russian Ballistic Missiles and Drones Hit Kyiv, Injuring 10 Including a Child
Russian forces launched a combined attack of ballistic missiles and drones on Kyiv overnight on 11 July. At least 10 people were injured, am
Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv, Injuring at Least 10
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv injured at least 10 people, including one child. Fires broke out in multiple districts.
Georgia Excluded from NATO Summit Agenda as Isolation Concerns Mount
For the first time, Georgia was not invited to the NATO summit in Ankara, while partners like Ukraine and Qatar attended. Critics say this r
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Refineries and Azov Port, Officials Confirm
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted oil refineries and the port of Taganrog in southern Russia, triggering fires and evacuations. Kyiv says the
Baltic States Summon Russian Envoys Over False Deportation Claims
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have summoned Russian diplomats over allegations that Moscow is spreading false claims about mass deportation
Murder Investigation Launched into Death of Former British MP Ann Widdecombe
Former British MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon. Police have launched a murder inves