Ukrainian ex-energy minister accused of corruption caught trying to leave the country
Ukraine's former energy minister, Herman Galushchenko, was dramatically detained aboard a train as he attempted to flee the country.
Frenchman charged over alleged abuse of 89 boys in several countries
A 79-year-old Frenchman once known locally as “Monsieur Jacques” in Moroccan communities, has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of at least 89 teenage boys.
US to host website to help users circumvent EU-style content bans
The US is reportedly planning a new digital tool to help users bypass local content bans, allowing people worldwide to continue to watch banned content.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and homes searched over Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York and brother to King Charles III, was arrested at his residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Sexual assault allegations and cover-up claims target top Spanish cop
A high-profile sexual assault investigation targeting one of Spain's top police officials has ignited a political firestorm, with opposition parties accusing the PSOE-led…
Russian drones ‘packed with European tech’
New investigations show that European technology continues to fuel Russia's military capabilities in Ukraine, despite numerous European Union sanctions.
France’s LFI backs group seen as responsible for killing student
France remains gripped by shock and political fury following the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, a mathematics student and nationalist activist beaten to death in Lyon.
European Commission launches investigation into Shein over childlike sex dolls and addictive platform design
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against the Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA), targeting the suspected sale of illegal…
Spanish regularisation of illegals: Police estimate almost triples government figure
Estimations by the Spanish Government of the effects of a mass regularisation of illegal migrants are severely underestimating the real numbers, a report issued by the police…
Liars: German national TV caught using AI images of fake ICE arrest
Germany's ZDF public broadcaster has come under fire over an episode of its flagship heute journal news programme after it emerged it broadcast an AI-generated video clip…
Prospective Dutch finance state secretary out for lying over studies
A nominee for Dutch State Secretary of Finance tasked with overseeing a contentious reform of taxes on unrealised gains, has stepped down following revelations that she misrepresented…
LFI under fire after young student beaten to death by extreme-left activists
The French hard-left party La France Insoumise (LFI) is under fierce pressure after activists from a closely allied organisation are being accused of the killing of a 23-year-old…
Dangerously low? Germany’s gas storage has fallen to record lows
While cold temperatures are still dominating and after a chilly start to 2026, Germany is facing historic low gas storage supplies.
Volkswagen mulls plant closures and drastic cuts to stop losing money
Volkswagen is facing its most severe restructuring since the 2015 "Dieselgate" scandal as CEO Oliver Blume proposes a €60 billion cost-slashing programme and refuses to…
Two associates of Belgian ex-minister Reynders charged in money-laundering probe
Two longstanding associates of former Belgian foreign minister and ex-European commissioner for justice, Didier Reynders, have been formally charged with money laundering.
Tony Blair Institute urges UK to drop ban on new oil and gas licences
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has called on the UK Labour Government to scrap its ban on new North Sea exploration licences and bring the Energy Profits Levy…
Brussels agrees on government after 613 days of deadlock
The Brussels-Capital Region finally has a new government, after 613 days without a fully empowered executive.
Norwegian ex-PM Jagland charged with corruption over Epstein links
Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been formally charged with “aggravated corruption”.
IOC heritage collection sparks controversy as 1936 Berlin Olympics T-shirt sells out
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come under fire after its official online shop launched an “Olympic Heritage Collection” featuring merchandise inspired by…
Dutch energy grid ‘full’ in three provinces: ‘Blackouts looming,’ warns operator
The Dutch electricity grid has reached a critical tipping point in three central provinces.
European Commission raided by Belgian police over real estate deal
Belgian police have conducted searches at multiple European Commission buildings in Brussels.
‘We’re out of ammo for Ukraine,’ says German defence minister
"There is nothing left in the stockpiles that can be provided to Ukraine," says German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
Mercedes-Benz reports steep drop in annual profits
Mercedes-Benz Group has released its full-year 2025 financial results revealing a dramatic decline in profitability that marks the company's weakest performance since the…
Iranian regime lands ‘social inclusion’ role at UN
The Iranian regime has secured two notable diplomatic acknowledgements at the United Nations, despite violently suppressing dissent and reports of lethal force against unarmed…
‘EU veto must stay’: Slovakia
The right of individual nations to veto key European Union decisions must remain in place, says Slovakia, because EU members "do not forfeit their sovereignty" when joining…
EU Court of Auditors sees ‘systemic weaknesses’ in €650bn Covid fund fraud detection
Despite attempts by the European Commission to tackle fraud in its €650 billion Covid recovery fund, the current situation still has too many gaps and shows "systemic weakness",…
Dutch giant Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs on falling demand, despite solid profits
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years.
Macron says Spanish blackout was due to over-reliance on renewable energy
French President Emmanuel Macron has attributed the major blackout that hit the Iberian Peninsula in April 2025 to Spain's heavy dependence on renewable energy sources, rather…
Dutch Government wants to strip Hungary and Slovakia of EU power and funds
The new minority Dutch Government has a passage in its coalition agreement which says it wants to take away funds and voting power of countries perceived as Eurosceptic, explicitly…
EP votes for tougher asylum rules with right-wing majority
The European Parliament has voted for a tightening of asylum regulations in Europe regarding safe countries, making it more difficult for people to get into the European Union.