Hungary’s president signs constitutional amendment ending his own term
Tamás Sulyok argued that the amendment damaged legal certainty and the stability of Hungary's constitutional system.
UK Ministry of Justice appeals order to publish convictions by nationality
Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy accused Labour of withholding information on politically sensitive crimes.
Germany proposes EU force to replace UN mission in Lebanon
This aligns with broader EU deliberations, led in part by Italy and France, on post-UNIFIL arrangements to prevent a security vacuum along the Blue Line with Israel.
‘Made in EU’ password manager shares codebase with Russian State-certified firm
The product originated in Arkhangelsk, northwest Russia, in June 2014, founded by Russians Ilya Garakh and Andrey Pyankov.
Obesity keeps more than 600,000 Britons out of work, study finds
UK Biobank found that obesity reduces an individual's likelihood of being in employment by 4.2 percentage points compared with those of a healthy weight.
NGO Sea Watch caught cooperating with people smugglers
The footage appears to show a Sea-Watch rescue vessel sailing directly towards a boat carrying migrants before any visible distress call or emergency situation had been established.
German transgender neo-Nazi moved to men’s prison
The ministry stressed that the decision was taken independently by correctional officials and not by Justice Minister Constanze Geiert.
Rubio seeks to make ‘poisonous’ far-left terrorism a global counterterrorism priority
The renewed focus follows a string of high-profile attacks attributed to left-wing extremists in Europe and the United States.
Transgender Aberdeen University employee who celebrated Ann Widdecomby’s death arrested
The force said a report would be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, Scotland's public prosecutor. It has not specified the exact offence.
EU orders Google to share search data and open Android to AI rivals
The Commission said the changes are intended to curb Google's market power and ensure fair competition in Europe's digital economy.
FDA authorises nicotine pouches as lower-risk alternative to cigarettes
The FDA has authorised nicotine pouches for marketing with a modified-risk claim, stating they lower health risks for adult smokers who completely switch from cigarettes.
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen barred from transiting through Heathrow after ‘hate speech’ conviction
The veteran MP said she was given no explanation for the reversal despite contacting the British Embassy in Helsinki.
EBU and European Athletics issue TV guidelines to curb ‘sexualisation’ of women’s sport
It advises producers and camera operators to prioritise athletic performance while avoiding shots that could be perceived as objectifying female competitors.
EU-funded NGOs reject EU-backed peace efforts in Israel
The organisations endorsed what they described as "resistance in all its forms to occupation, apartheid and colonisation".
EPPO reprimands Bulgarian prosecutor, concludes unprecedented disciplinary case
The EPPO has not disclosed the precise nature of the misconduct, citing confidentiality rules governing disciplinary proceedings.
One of the few white French players hit with racist abuse after Spain defeat
Lucas Digne, who endured a difficult evening against Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal and conceded the penalty that opened the scoring.
Refugees not so welcome in Berlin’s Green districts
The data show a striking mismatch between political support for pro-migration parties and the geographical distribution of state-run refugee accommodation.
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Fidesz MEP Csaba Dömötör: ‘Magyar isn’t governing but settling political scores while Brussels looks away’
"They removed the president without any justification, although he had been democratically elected".
Migrant regularisation could ultimately bring three million newcomers to Spain
When the Government launched the regularisation programme, ministers said they expected between 400,000 and 500,000 undocumented migrants already living in Spain to apply…
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US ambassador urges EU to cut regulation, says current model is ‘damaging European consumers’
Andrew Puzder defended the recently negotiated US-EU trade agreement while warning that Europe's biggest economic challenges are largely self-inflicted.
Brussels mayor bans pro-remigration event over public order fears
The city informed the venue that the conference could not proceed after authorities concluded there was a serious risk of disturbances.
One of Germany’s oldest breweries goes bust after more than 350 years
Eichbaum Brewery, founded in 1679 in the town of Bad Windsheim in Bavaria, announced that it will cease production later this year.
German interior ministry seeks sweeping new powers for domestic intelligence
Intelligence officers would no longer be limited to gathering information but could also take operational measures to disrupt perceived threats.
Dutch hospitals to perform abortions up to 24 weeks in non-medical cases
Babies born from around 22 to 24 weeks can now survive with modern neonatal care.
‘Communist literature’ found at home of Ann Widdecombe murder suspect
The 28-year-old suspect was initially arrested on suspicion of murder before being rearrested under terrorism legislation.
Across Europe, residence is beating a criminal record in court
European courts have held that foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes cannot be denied residence or deported where doing so would interfere with family life.
Graham Linehan awarded £25,000 compensation and apology for arrest after ‘transphobic’ tweets
In a letter to Linehan, the force acknowledged "shortcomings in the investigation, the arrest and the imposition of bail conditions".
Aberdeen University distances itself of employee who celebrated murder of Ann Widdecombe
Heather Herbert, a web developer at the university, a transgender activist and a former Labour candidate.
Swedish MEP files police complaint against colleague over ‘racist hate speech’ after deportation chants
Danish MEP Kristoffer Storm, of the Denmark Democrats and the ECR group, said online that she "should go home".
Church of England defends £100 million slavery reparations as ‘moral imperative’
Church of England defends £100 million slavery reparations as 'moral imperative'