US and Iran agree to hold fire as Strait of Hormuz talks continue in Doha
The ceasefire has broken down repeatedly since it first took effect in April, each pause strained by clashes over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dozens of European nationals killed in Venezuela quakes, nearly 200 still missing
Most of the foreign dead were long-term residents and dual nationals, the descendants of European emigrants rather than travellers.
Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 2,000 as health crisis deepens
Seven days of national mourning have been declared as the World Health Organization warns that the country's hospitals are close to breaking point.
Fire at northern German hospital kills patients and injures dozens
Emergency services were alerted shortly after 4am, and the roof structure of the building caught fire at around 4.30am.
United States tells NATO it is ‘not going anywhere’ but presses Europe to do more
US ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that the country would stay in the alliance, noting its role as a founding member in 1949.
Costa hails EU-US trade deal as European duties on US goods scrapped
The European Commission has said the removal of EU duties would save importers and consumers around €5 billion a year.
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Can Meloni afford to leave Vannacci outside her coalition?
Under current polling conditions, the centre-right would remain the favourite if Vannacci were incorporated into the governing alliance.
EU offers South Caucasus package to bolster Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
Von der Leyen said the sum had the potential to mobilise up to €2 billion in public and private investment across the region.
Deadly fire in Antwerp apartment block kills five, many injured
Several people suffered major burn injuries, and others were treated for smoke inhalation.
China urges US and Iran to press ahead with talks and lift Tehran sanctions
Washington has said any broader sanctions relief would be tied to Iranian compliance and progress on the nuclear file.
France heads for post-Macron era on April 18 and May 2
France will elect a new president on April 18 and May 2, 2027, concluding Emmanuel Macron's decade in power and heralding a highly unpredictable political contest.
Ex-Commissioner Oettinger criticises EC’s economic track record under von der Leyen
He stressed that in the last decade, the GDP of China has grown strongly, while the US remained stable, but the GDP of Europe dropped.
Coordinated firebomb attacks target Greece’s governing party in Thessaloniki
The most serious attack hit the Charilaou district at about 4.35am, where a fire thought to have been started by a gas canister spread to two cars and two motorcycles.
Raids in Europe over alleged embezzlement, RN is targeted
EU prosecutors are conducting raids across France and other countries as part of an investigation into alleged misuse of EU funds by the far-right Identity and Democracy…
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Tusk’s prosecutors launch probe against chief justice of Poland’s Supreme Court
Kapiński, who was appointed by the opposition Conservatives (PiS) aligned President Karol Nawrocki.
Retailleau vows to end birthright citizenship as he targets RN voters
"Immigration is not an opportunity but a burden; it costs us far more than it brings us," he said.
Erdoğan accuses Israel of recognising Armenian genocide to hide Gaza ‘barbarism’
Israel's cabinet approved the recognition on June 28, in a proposal put forward by Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Hammer gang leader Lina E. ordered back to prison
The court also imposed a €750 fine and ordered her to pay the costs of the proceedings.
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Hard left MEP Manon Aubry under fire for elite lifestyle
The French politician campaigns on attacking billionaires and is often seen in shirts with the print "tax the rich".
US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in women’s sport
Donald Trump welcomed the ruling as a "big win" and said it had ended a situation he considered ridiculous.
Starmer unveils defence spending boost in likely last act as UK leader
The extra funding, spread over four years, would raise annual defence spending to nearly £80 billion (€94 billion) by 2029.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump order ending birthright citizenship
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, said children born in the country to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth.
Sinkevičius becomes Lithuania’s third Social Democrat prime minister
The renewed government now comprises the Social Democrats, the Democrats "For Lithuania" and the Lithuanian Farmers, Greens and Christian Families Union.
Hungary’s parliament votes to abolish Orbán’s sovereignty office
The body held wide powers to scrutinise organisations, media outlets and individuals suspected of serving foreign interests.
EU backs coordinated, cost-conscious enforcement of anti-‘greenwashing’ rules
The agreement sets shared criteria for how national regulators enforce the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive.
ESN group affirms commitment to European values amid ongoing scrutiny
“Europe needs a new direction — a Europe of free and sovereign nations, where decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizens”.
AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties when she becomes chancellor
Alice Weidel said Germany must seek a pragmatic reset with Russia.
Commission puts cost of Montenegro’s EU accession at ‘less than a coffee’
The seven-year package, reported to be worth around €3.2 billion, is built on the assumption that the small Balkan country joins the European Union in 2028.
Pope Leo warns SSPX leader against schismatic new episcopal consecrations
In his message, he urged the SSPX leadership to respect Church unity and avoid actions that would deepen the divide.
Czech human rights advisers resign, claim government is undermining independent oversight
The Babiš government rejected criticism arguing that placing the agendas within individual ministries will make the system more efficient and improve accountability.