France freezes assets of Russian commentator
France has frozen the assets of pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova for six months, citing legal mechanisms to prevent interference. Fedorova's attorney calls it persecution.
Australian regulator says Telegram breached online safety law
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has filed court action against Telegram for failing to remove pro-terror content, risking a penalty of AU$54.6 million.
Russia issues international wanted notice for Telegram chief Durov
Russia has issued an international wanted notice for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of complicity in terrorism, as tensions with the authorities escalate.
Lyon-Turin railway clashes cause €1 million in damage
Clashes over the Lyon-Turin railway line resulted in one million euros in damage, with Prime Minister Meloni condemning the violence and highlighting injuries among over 120…
EU fines Google €890 million, risking US fury
The EU has fined Google €890 million for violating competition laws by favoring its services over rivals, a decision that could worsen US-EU relations.
US to limit stays of students, journalists
The Trump administration has finalized new rules limiting foreign students' stays to four years and journalists' stays to 240 days, part of a broader immigration crackdown.
Ukraine PM resigns in Zelensky-ordered reshuffle
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned today as part of a reshuffle by President Zelensky, who has not yet named a replacement amid ongoing challenges.
EU to limit children’s access to social media
The EU plans to implement phased access to social media for children, with recommendations for supervised use under 13, while emphasizing platform safety features for older…
Germany’s energy-hungry small firms struggle with green shift
Germany's small firms are facing challenges in the shift to carbon-neutral production, grappling with high energy costs and insufficient electricity supply for electrification…
France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
France has confirmed its first Ebola case related to the current outbreak, involving a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient is stable and isolated.
Poland arrests suspect in death of Russian Putin critic: Tusk
Polish police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for criticizing Putin, raising concerns of a possible political assassination.
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday, as European nations increasingly doubt…
UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children.
EU approval of ‘return hubs’ migration reform pushed back to June
EU countries and lawmakers failed to reach a deal on a migration reform to create so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc Thursday, with another round of talks set for June,…
Eurozone business activity shrinks further in May
Business activity in the eurozone contracted further in May, weighed down by weak demand caused by the Middle East war, a key survey showed Thursday.
Austria introduces quotas for refugee family reunification
Austria put in place quotas for refugee family reunification today, as part of changes to tighten migration policy as it implements the EU's new pact.
Greek ex-PM Tsipras sets date for new party comeback
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday said he would formalise on May 26 a long-awaited comeback ahead of national elections next year.
Bulgarian court clears pro-Russian activist of spying
A Bulgarian court has acquitted the leader of a pro-Russian lobby group of charges of spying for Russia, in a ruling seen by AFP on Friday.
EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules
The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled today aiming to boost train…
French economy records zero growth in first quarter
France's economy recorded zero growth in the first quarter of this year due to "sluggish" domestic demand and a "strongly" negative contribution from foreign trade, the national…
Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage
Sweden's government warned today of a potential jet fuel shortage in the Scandinavian country due to supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war and the closure of the…
China vows countermeasures if EU enacts ‘Made in Europe’ plan
Beijing slammed on today an EU plan aimed to bolster the bloc's industries against fierce competition from China, vowing countermeasures if it is enacted.
Norway to ban social media for under-16s
Norway said today it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible…
Investments in nuclear weapons production surge: study
Financial institutions are increasing their investments in atomic weapons production, anti-nuclear campaigners said Friday, warning the trend risked fuelling already surging…
UK’s imperilled Starmer fights on, but for how long?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life over an unrelenting scandal related to the appointment of ex-Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as…
Greek parliament to lift immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal
Greece's parliament on Wednesday will vote on lifting the immunity of 13 lawmakers, a move demanded by European and Greek prosecutors investigating a multi-million EU farm…
Wizz Air says had problems with jet fuel supply in Italy
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has encountered some jet fuel shortages at three airports in Italy, its chief executive said Friday, following warnings about supplies…
UK PM tells social media bosses to step up child online safety
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today hinted at possible measures limiting children's access to social media, as he met senior tech figures and warned: "Things can't go on…
Sweden thwarted 2025 pro-Russian cyber attack on thermal power plant
Sweden thwarted a pro-Russian cyber attack on a thermal power plant in mid-2025, the government said on Wednesday, saying the group behind it was linked to Russian intelligence.
UK approves German takeover of Telegraph newspaper
The UK government today gave the green light for German media group Axel Springer to buy British newspaper The Telegraph, ending a drawn-out pursuit of the 170-year-old title.