Belgium did not shoot down unidentified drones over collateral damage concerns
Unidentified drones repeatedly flew over Belgian military sites but none were shot down as Belgian officials said they feared debris could hit civilians or damage…
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Ex-Russian president Medvedev calls Belgian defence minister an ‘imbecile’
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president turned hawkish deputy security council chairman, has unleashed tirade against Belgium's defence minister Theo Francken.
German public TV worker ‘was Hamas member’
Public-service German television broadcaster ZDF has been left red-faced after Israel proved one of its production companies' employees was a Hamas member.
On Ukraine, neither expropriation nor Tomahawks will make Putin blink
There is something faintly delusional in the present strategy of the West against Russia.
Does Europe deserve a seat at the Gaza peace plan table?
Like many leaders facing dire straits domestically, French President Macron hoped his control of foreign policy might allow him to claw back some of his lost prestige.
EU and US to ramp up Russia sanctions over Putin’s ‘dishonesty’ in peace efforts
The European Union and the US promised a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia for its relentless invasion of Ukraine, with Washington accusing Russian President…
Some black lives do not matter: Black Christians slaughtered in Nigeria, no one cares
Nigeria’s Christians are being slaughtered. Over 62,000 since 2009, 7,087 killed in 2025 alone.
‘Thousands will die’: German Army Reservists demand return of conscription
The Reservist Association of the German Army is pressing for a speedy reintroduction of compulsory military service.
Putin, brace yourself: Trump has other moves now, starting with Tomahawks for Zelensky
The failure of the Russian government to give the slightest encouragement to President Trump that it was worthwhile having another meeting about the Ukraine War…
Shelved: Trump-Putin ‘peace talks’ in Budapest off the agenda
US President Donald Trump has no immediate plans to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, a US official said, days after Trump said they would meet within two…
EU foreign affairs chief unhappy with Putin visit to Hungary
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has criticised the prospect of Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Hungary for peace talks on Ukraine.
UK military to get new powers to shoot down suspicious drones
Britain's armed forces will get new powers to shoot down "unidentified" drones over military bases, defence minister John Healey said, after incidents across Europe…
Former guard at US embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
A Norwegian court has sentenced a former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway's capital Oslo to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Russia…
Unidentified drones disrupt NATO exercise in Poland
Dutch soldiers on manoeuvres in NATO exercises in Poland had their communication systems disrupted by drones of unidentified origin just moments after they spotted…
EU leaders welcome Middle East ceasefire agreement proposed by Trump
European Union leaders broadly welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas announced overnight by US President Donald Trump,.
What we know about the new Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.
Trump is attacking Russia’s global strategy
At the heart of the West’s strategic approach to Russia – insofar as there is such a thing – lies a major fallacy.
Activist ‘stupid’ Thunberg accidentally uses picture of Israeli hostage to show Israeli cruelty
Eco-warrior turned anti-capitalist pro-Palestine agitator Greta Thunberg has made an awkward PR blunder on Instagram.
Forget NATO: The Baltics should stand with Warsaw in a four-part defence pact
There has been plenty of scaremongering over Russia’s activities in the past ten years.
Poland hands over 16-year-old Ukrainian accused of working for Russia
Poland has transferred to Ukraine a 16-year-old Ukrainian who was allegedly involved in organising terrorist attacks for Russia.
Ex-German chancellor Merkel blames Poland and Baltic States for war in Ukraine
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has blamed Poland and the Baltic States for turning down a proposal for the European Union to negotiate directly with Russia…
If Europeans were in Israel’s place, would they defend themselves?
I don’t trust the overwhelming, unanimous indignation, nor the sea of Palestinian flags unfurled on land, sea, and air at film festivals, in stadiums, cycling…
Poland accuses Russians of plot involving ‘corn tins filled with explosives’
Polish Government prosecutors are investigating an alleged Russian plot involving cans labelled as corn, filled with explosives smuggled into Poland.
More drone sightings at strategic sites in Germany and Belgium
Unidentified drones have been reported over key sites in Germany and Belgium.
Hybrid warfare doesn’t work
The latest round of Russian provocations, inaugurated by the large drone incursion into Poland on September 10, has sent the Europeans into a tizzy.
Hungary PM Orbán slams Polish PM Tusk for saying conflict in Ukraine is ‘our war’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has attacked his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk for declaring that the conflict in Ukraine is “our war”.
Denmark PM urges ‘very strong answer’ to Russia’s ‘hybrid war’
Denmark said Wednesday that Europe needs to step up its response to a "hybrid war" being waged by Russia, after mysterious drone flights and a spate of airspace…
German minister demands immediate reintroduction of military draft
Germany’s Conservative Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul wants a return to compulsory military service.
Trump ‘making Ukraine Europe’s war’ says Polish PM
Washington is stepping back and pushing responsibility for Ukraine onto Europe, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Denmark says ‘professional’ behind drone flights over airports
Denmark said a "professional actor" was behind drone flights over multiple airports in a "hybrid attack" designed to create fear.