European Politics
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Monaco Parcel Bomb Suspect Identified; Interpol Red Notice Issued
Monaco's prosecutor's office has identified a suspect in the parcel bombing that seriously injured three people, including a sanctioned Ukra
Fire in Squatter-Occupied Flats Forces Evacuation of 80 Residents in Valencia
A fire in two ground-floor flats in Valencia's Benicalap neighbourhood forced the evacuation of 80 residents as a precaution. The blaze was
Von der Leyen Unveils Major EU Support Package During Strategic Visit to Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new EU support package for Armenia, including trade tariff removal on most exports and visa liberalisation t
UN Closes Human Rights Office in Burkina Faso After Junta Suspension
The UN Human Rights Office will close its Burkina Faso branch by 30 November after the military junta suspended its operations. The decision
Ireland Faces Growing Calls to Halt Alumina Exports to Russia Amid EU Presidency
Ireland is under pressure to stop alumina exports to Russia, which are linked to weapons used in Ukraine. Dublin awaits an internal investig
Russia Deploys Faster Jet-Powered Drones to Overwhelm Ukraine's Air Defenses
Russia is shifting to jet-powered drones that can reach speeds of 500 km/h, outpacing Ukraine's interceptor drones. Kyiv's air force now mus
EU Institutions Push for Ambitious Budget with New Own Resources as Member States Remain Divided
EU institutions are pressing member states to adopt an ambitious long-term budget with new own resources. The European Commission warns that
Leaked EU Document Confirms Hungarian Spy Ring, Pressures Commissioner Várhelyi
A leaked European Commission document confirms that Hungary's Permanent Representation operated a spy ring targeting EU staff between 2012 a
Iran Warns Ships on Hormuz Routes as Doha Talks Show Modest Progress
Iran's military warns ships must use approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response. US-Iran indirect talks in Doh
Malta Trial Reveals €150,000 Payment for Journalist's Murder
Malta's trial of Yorgen Fenech opened with evidence of a €150,000 cash payment for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist's 20
Spain's Migrant Regularisation Draws Nearly 1.2 Million Applications
Spain's regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants received nearly 1.2 million applications by the June deadline. Most applicants are y
Albanian Police Clash with Protesters Over Trump-Linked Resort in Protected Area
Police in Tirana used water cannon and pepper spray against hundreds of demonstrators opposing a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's fami