Afghan ambassador to Spain accused of drugging and raping multiple women
Spanish authorities revoked his diplomatic immunity after several women came forward with serious allegations.
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Spain mobilises 15,000 police for Pope Leo XIV’s visit
The critical phase of the special security plan would be activated from midnight on June 6 and run until the visit ends on June 12.
Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin to end war
In the letter, Zelensky called for a firm date to be set and suggested a neutral venue.
EU’s ex-foreign policy chief Borrell slams bloc’s new migration deal as ‘betrayal of humanitarian principles’
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Montenegro pulls ahead in race to join EU as leaders gather in Tivat
Montenegro and Albania have emerged as frontrunners for membership, outpacing neighbours such as Serbia and Bosnia.
European Parliament vice-president Pina Picierno leaves Socialists over divisions on support for Ukraine
She has also backed initiatives aimed at countering what she considers Russian influence operations in Europe.
Putin acknowledges contacts with Trump administration over Cuba
"Cuba is a friendly country. Our relations have developed over decades, and the US administration is aware of this".
Sánchez was aware of alleged Socialist dirty-tricks network
The Guardia Civil's investigative unit told the National Court that money routed through the party paid for an effort to derail cases reaching the prime minister's…
UK PM says Elon Musk ‘trying to whip up division’ over student’s murder
Following anger over the police handling of the murder of a white student, Henry Nowak.
Rubio says Greenland part of Denmark ‘for now’
United States Secretary of State made the remark while testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Poland makes formal approach for permanent US military base
It remains unclear whether the troops would replace the cancelled deployment or amount to a broader increase in the American military presence.
Armenia votes in election set to test Pashinyan’s tilt towards the West
Pashinyan has framed the ballot as a choice between lasting peace with Azerbaijan or a return to war.
Germany suffers humiliating defeat in bid for UN Security Council seat
This marks the first time in its history that Germany has failed in a bid for a non-permanent seat on the Council.
Spanish People’s Party on trial over political espionage scandal ‘Operación Kitchen’
At the centre of the trial is Jorge Fernández Díaz, who served as interior minister from December 2011 to November 2016.
Ben Gvir condemns Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as a ‘grave mistake’
The minister has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to put the deal, brokered by the United States, to a cabinet vote.
EU prepares to open formal Ukraine accession talks after Hungary lifts veto
The veto was originally imposed by former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who blocked progress on Kyiv's membership bid for two years.
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire conditional on Hezbollah disarmament
"As a result of the US-led negotiations, Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire," the three countries said.
US House clears way to vote on Ukraine military aid and Russia sanctions
By 218 votes to 204, the House paved the way to vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
Hungary lifts veto on Ukraine’s EU accession bid
The shift came during a meeting of ambassadors in Brussels, where the Hungarian representative signalled the withdrawal of objections.
Andorra adds business and union bodies to EU association pact
The country, a microstate of about 80,000 people in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, is not an EU member.
EU calls on Schengen countries to lift internal border checks
The Commission called on Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden
EU’s decline three times worse than Qing dynasty decline, French academic warns
One of France’s most influential foreign policy voices has delivered a stark warning: In relative terms, the European Union is declining three times faster than…
MEP Vandendriessche wants to see changes in EU anti-racism strategy after murder of Henry Nowak
Following the murder of British student Henry Nowak and the widely criticised police response at the scene.
European Parliament ditches Google for Qwant as Brussels breaks from Silicon Valley
European policymakers are increasingly questioning the continent’s reliance on American technology giants.
Leading German Union wants to take 10 per cent of assets of the ‘super rich’
Germany faces significant budgetary challenges, including high energy costs, defence spending needs, and the costs of the green transition.
Tusk’s prosecutors want arrest of opposition ex-minister MEP for promoting prison officer
Jaki is accused of abusing his powers when he rapidly promoted an officer within the country's prison service.
Henry Nowak’s killing reopens the battle over Britain’s Sikh kirpan exemption
The kirpan symbolises a duty to defend the faith and protect the weak, and is usually a small, sheathed dagger worn out of sight.
Some 75 per cent of Spaniards want fresh elections
The figures have landed as the governing Socialists face mounting legal scrutiny.
Islamist mayoral candidate proposes turning Barcelona bullring into grand mosque
One of his meassures is the creation of "civic agents" of Maghrebi origin to work in certain neighbourhoods as mediators between the authorities and immigrant residents.
Bank of England asks public to pick wildlife to replace Churchill on banknotes
The central bank has published a shortlist of 18 species that could appear on the £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.