North Korea rolls out red carpet for Russia’s defence minister
North Korea has welcomed Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu, rolling out the red carpet for the senior official upon his arrival to the country's capital…
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Niger soldiers claim military coup after President is detained
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have seized control of the West African nation after President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by the presidential guard.
Macron fighting to keep New Caledonia French
French President Emmanuel Macron is fighting to keep a small island territory seceding from France.
Armenians warn of ‘imminent ethnic cleansing’ as enclave blockade continues
"Prevent imminent ethnic cleansing!
Irish party in chaos after €400,000 pot of gold ‘disappears’
A marginal political party operating in Ireland has been left in chaos after the disappearance of its “pot of gold” - literally.
Unruly French MPs hit with record year of parliamentary penalties
The French Parliament has dished out a record number of disciplinary penalties to unruly MPs and party deputies this year.
Berlin mayor wants to enshrine LGBTQI+ in German Constitution
The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has promised to amend the constitution and add “sexual identity”…
Macron and French police headed for confrontation
Emmanuel Macron is headed for confrontation with his own police force amid demands that he change the country's legal system.
Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘terrorism’ after drone strike near Moscow army HQ
Russia has accused Kyiv of "terrorism", saying that two Ukrainian drones had damaged buildings in Moscow, including one close to the Defence Ministry's headquarters…
Meloni may signal plan to exit China Pact during US visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could notify the US as soon as this week about her plan to pull Italy out of a controversial investment pact with China, according…
Moldova under pressure as pro-Russian governor installed in autonomous region
The inauguration in Moldova of a new pro-Russian governor may spell fresh trouble for the embattled nation.
Latest Parliament Euro-federalism push likely stillborn
The European Parliament's main parties reached a late-night agreement on July 18 on a push to eliminate Members States' veto power, a move which would increase federalisation…
Ukraine asked Blair government for help joining the EU, documents reveal
Ukrainian officials approached the UK Government, then under Prime Minister Tony Blair, for help in joining the European Union in 2002, documents released by the…
Europe’s strategic future is now inextricably tied to the Indo-Pacific
In Vilnius last week the centre-stage was taken by the mini-drama over Ukraine’s future NATO prospects – and by President Zelensky’s quite extraordinary Twitter…
Spain: Feijóo in live TV cock-up
With less than a week before Spain's General Election, Partido Popular (PP) leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, was facing backlash for getting facts wrong in a live…
Macron to ‘reshuffle government’ in bid to end period of chaos
French President Emmanuel Macron is said to be planning a major ministerial reshuffle as he tries to stop his government and France's economy from sliding further…
How is the war going to end? Ukraine must be ready to concede territory in return for a path to NATO and EU membership
The disappointment of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was palpable: “It seems there is no readiness neither to invite Ukraine to NATO nor to make it a member of…
Military parades down Champs-Élysées for Bastille Day
France's military forces were on full show on July 14 as troops paraded down the Champs-Élysées in Paris to celebrate Bastille Day.
Council rebukes calls to sanction Austria over visit by Russian officials
The European Council has rebuffed calls for Austria to be sanctioned by the European Union after allowing several Russian officials to enter the country.
Poland threatens to derail EU budget
Poland is threatening to veto the revision of the European Union budget unless and until the European Commission unblocks the country's post-pandemic EU funds.
Spanish minister’s bike stunt backfires at energy summit
Spain’s ecology minister Teresa Ribera struck what appeared to be an environmentally conscious stance by arriving at a climate summit on a bicycle on July 11.
Poland ‘ready to send troops to Ukraine’ should peace deal be struck
Poland said if a peace agreement is negotiated between Ukraine and Russia it would be prepared to help ensure its success by sending peace-keeping troops to Ukraine,…
Former Irish PM now frontrunner to replace von der Leyen, insiders claim
Sources within Ireland's Government have reportedly claimed that Micheál Martin, the country's former prime minister, is a frontrunner to replace Ursula von der…
Dutch PM Rutte announces his exit from politics
After dissolving his government on July 7, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on July 10 told parliament he will end his own political career entirely.
Spain’s Left could implode as Greece’s did: That might please conservatives but loss of effective opposition doesn’t help anyone
The Left in Europe is experiencing a serious wobbly moment.
Ireland to delay talks on proposed hate-speech law
The Irish Government will postpone discussions over the country’s proposed legislation on hate speech.
China cancels planned trip by Europe’s top diplomat
China has cancelled a trip by European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell scheduled for next week, an EU spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Germany and Poland haggle over future of Patriot missiles
German and Polish defence ministers yesterday discussed the future of a Patriot missile launcher battery that Germany stationed in Poland in January.
Left furious as GoFundMe for accused French police officer tops €1.4 million
Left-wing politicians in France have expressed outrage over a GoFundMe fundraising push for the French police officer accused of killing Nahel M, an incident which…
If the establishment is secretly trying to boost Germany’s AfD, they are certainly going the right way about it
French president Emmanuel Macron is postponing his long anticipated state visit to Germany due to ongoing riots in major French cities, while the German establishment…