European Politics
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MEPs urge EU to tap frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid
More than 120 MEPs from across the political spectrum have signed a letter urging EU leaders to reopen talks on using Russia's frozen assets
EU Democracy Shield: Why Claims It Could Rig France's 2027 Vote Are False
The EU Democracy Shield aims to counter disinformation, but some claim it could rig national votes. EU law leaves election conduct to member
UK police open criminal probe into Reform UK over foreign donations
The Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK over suspected foreign donations. The probe follows an underco
How a Russian drone came close to Zelenskyy's plane over Moldova
A Russian drone entered Moldovan and NATO airspace on Tuesday, nearly hitting President Zelenskyy's plane as it took off from Chișinău. The
Russian strikes kill at least three as Zelenskyy meets Carney in Canada
At least three people died in Russian drone strikes on Sumy, with more wounded in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih. Ukraine's Special Operations Force
Finnish FM: Moscow welcomes AfD's regional election win in Germany
Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says Moscow is 'happy' with the AfD's win in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional election. She warns
Zelenskyy drone scare sharpens Europe's defence debate
A drone nearly struck Zelenskyy's plane en route to Oslo, highlighting the urgency of Europe's defence dilemma. Baltic states urge more EU f
Drone incident near Zelenskyy's plane underscores Baltic security concerns
A drone nearly hit Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane as he flew to Norway for a royal funeral, hours after Putin downplayed Russian threats to Eur
Trump offers $5,000 'dividend' to US voters as Republicans face midterms
Donald Trump promised a $5,000 'Trump dividend' to every US adult if Republicans retain Congress in November. He also defended the Iran war
Spanish agencies alerted to Ceuta crossing a day before it happened
Spanish intelligence and police warned of the Ceuta mass crossing a day in advance. Prime Minister Sánchez criticized the National Intellige
French police suspended after video reveals racist abuse and coup talk
A bodycam video from a Carcassonne police patrol has sparked outrage, showing officers making racist and misogynistic remarks and discussing
Zelenskyy's plane narrowly avoids drone collision en route to Oslo
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Zelenskyy's plane was almost hit by a drone during takeoff from Moldova. The incident highlig