European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Austria's headscarf ban for under-14s reignites religious freedom debate
Austria has banned headscarves for girls under 14 in schools, with fines up to €800 for parents. The law, which took effect on 1 September,
Le Pen retreats to Hénin-Beaumont to steady National Rally after rocky start
Marine Le Pen is back in her Hénin-Beaumont bastion for a damage-control visit. Despite a turbulent start to the political season, she still
Russian drone hits passenger train near Polish border, Kyiv says
A Russian drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train just two kilometres from the Polish border, Ukraine's rail operator said. The attack
Russia launches record drone barrage as Ukraine hits refineries
Russia launched more than 450 drones against Ukraine in a single night, one of the largest barrages of the war. Ukraine responded by strikin
Sweden's election too close to call as far right eyes government role
Sweden's election is too close to call, with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson in a tight race. A win
Russia launches record 450-drone barrage on Ukraine overnight
Russia launched more than 450 drones against Ukraine overnight, the biggest aerial assault in months. Ukrainian air defences intercepted mos
AfD candidate's arms remarks on 'remigration' draw sharp rebuke
AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund suggested military equipment could be used for 'remigration and deportation offensives' in Saxony-Anhalt.
Trump backs Irish reunification during Dublin visit, angering allies
Trump told Taoiseach Micheál Martin he would 'love to see' Irish reunification, a rare direct comment from a US president. He also slammed E
Russian strikes kill 11 across Ukraine as Kyiv targets oil revenue
Russian overnight attacks killed at least 11 people and wounded 96 across Ukraine, with Odesa among the hardest hit. Kyiv responded by strik
Dublin prepares for Trump's visit amid trade, Gaza tensions
Trump lands in Dublin for talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly. Trade, Ukraine, and Gaza are key issues. Pro
Hampshire police impose mask ban ahead of Portsmouth protests
Police in southern England have banned face coverings at planned protests in Portsmouth. The move follows recent clashes between demonstrato
French father jailed for beheading threat against teacher
A father in southwestern France received a six-month prison sentence for threatening to behead his son's teacher. The court referenced the 2