Belgium issues Taliban visas for EU migration talks
The meeting follows an invitation issued last month by the European Commission.
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German socialists push for extra holiday time as economy struggles
The suggestion forms part of ongoing coalition talks with the CDU/CSU on a broader reform package and may cause friction within the government.
Von der Leyen praise Starmer as Brexit reset summit is thrown into doubt
"Under your premiership we turned a new page in EU-UK relations," wrote António Costa.
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President Nawrocki rejects immigration as cure for Poland’s growing demographic crisis
"Migration pressure in Western Europe has not solved the problem but has brought ghettoisation, integration challenges and social unrest".
Brussels opens €1.1 billion call to modernise high-speed rail and military mobility
The call would prioritise rail and the decarbonisation of maritime transport and military mobility.
Deutsche Bahn drops fries from currywurst ‘to fight climate change’
Brussels is banning certain gasses from refrigeration and freezing equipment due to their potential role in global warming.
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Spain’s ‘grandchildren law’ adds 16,000 overseas voters a month
The number of Spaniards entitled to vote from abroad has climbed to almost 2.7 million, driven by the new citizenship law.
Farage demands general election after Starmer resignation
Reform UK leader accused the Conservative and Labour parties of operating as a "uniparty" determined to deny voters a national say.
Burnham to succeed Starmer as UK Prime Minister
The Greater Manchester MP has emerged as the clear front-runner, hours after Keir Starmer bowed to months of party pressure.
Europe’s biggest military powers gather in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had announced the meeting earlier, though without initially confirming a date.
Germany bans action movie ‘Citizen Vigilante’ for depicting migrants as criminals
The story also criticises elements of the justice system for leniency toward offenders.
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French Greens call for five days of ‘climate leave’ per year
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China hits 10 US defence and rare-earth firms with export curbs as trade truce frays
The measures were announced by China's Commerce Ministry, which said domestic exporters would be barred from supplying "dual-use" goods to the listed firms.
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MCC Brussels hits back over EU Transparency Register suspension
Other NGO networks such as BirdLife, Caritas, Friends of the Earth, and ILGA, also maintain multiple national or regional entries.
Zelensky says US willing ‘for first time’ to license Patriot production in Ukraine
"This time, it became quite public that the American team, for the first time, responded positively to the licenses," he said.
French journalist convicted for exposing pro-migration lawyers
The conviction was handed down under provisions of the French Penal Code strengthened after the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty by a radical Islamist.
Spain’s Supreme Court convicts ex-minister Ábalos in pandemic masks corruption case
The seven judges of the criminal chamber reached their decision unanimously, following a trial held across 14 sessions in April and May.
Dutch governing coalition suffers sharp drop in latest survey
The results also show a political landscape with a high number of parties of a fairly similar size.
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Germany considers raising retirement age as economic slump continues
The Rentenkommission is expected to suggest gradually raising the retirement age to 68.
Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister
In a statement outside Downing Street, he said he accepted the decision "with good grace" after hearing the view of his parliamentary party.
Iceland resumes whale hunt after two-year pause
International conservation groups have reacted with strong condemnation on Iceland's decision.
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Zelensky sends back Polish honour rescinded by President Nawrocki
Polish President decided on June 19 to rescind the Polish order of the White Eagle granted to Zelensky by the previous Polish President.
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Pedro Sánchez’s wife Begoña Gómez sent for jury trial over alleged corruption
Spanish PM's wife has been barred from leaving the country after being made to surrender her passport.
Trump rounds on Meloni again as Italy refuses to back US action on Iran
Giorgia Meloni has told Donald Trump that Italy remains a sovereign nation, rejecting his claim that Rome left Washington exposed over Iran.
US and Iran agree 60-day roadmap to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
The negotiations near Lucerne wrapped up early on Monday, with lower-level technical talks due to continue at the Bürgenstock resort through the week.
De la Espriella wins Colombia run-off as left-wing rival challenges count
The right-wing lawyer and political newcomer has narrowly defeated President Gustavo Petro's chosen successor, though the result still hangs on a final official…
Trump threatens New York Times with lawsuit over ‘treasonous’ Iran war coverage
The attack came as the President defended the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran the previous week.
Trump unveils Qatar-gifted Air Force One
The jumbo jet has been repainted in a navy blue, red and white livery, replacing the pale blue Kennedy-era design.
Starmer ‘expected to resign’ this Monday amid mounting Labour pressure
The speculation followed months of unrest within the Labour Party, which won power in 2024 but has since slumped in the polls.
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Bardella courts Polish PiS in bid to widen European alliance
The National Rally leader and French presidential favourite has used a two-day trip to Warsaw to deepen ties with Poland's right-wing opposition.