Russia's Overnight Attack Kills At Least 16 in Ukraine
At least 16 people were killed and over 100 injured as Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine, with nearly 700 drones and 44 missiles being used. Ukrainian air defense forces managed to shoot down most of the dro...
2 Arrested Over London Synagogue Arson Attack
Two people were arrested in connection with an attempted arson attack on a north-west London synagogue, which was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. CCTV footage showed two individuals approaching the synagogue ...
UK Assures Beer Supply Won't Run Out During World Cup
The UK government has reassured fans that there will be enough beer during this year's World Cup, despite reports of a carbon dioxide shortage affecting fizzy drinks. Business Secretary Peter Kyle made the announcement o...
Turkey orders dozens of arrests over online praise for school shootings
Turkish police ordered arrests of people who praised recent school shootings online, following two attacks in quick succession. France 24 reports 'several dozens' of arrests, while BBC puts the number at 83. At least nin...
Hungary Premier-Elect Relocates Office
Hungary's premier-elect Péter Magyar plans to relocate the prime minister's office in Budapest after he takes office....
Magyar Relocates Office from Carmelite Palace
Hungary's premier-elect Péter Magyar plans to relocate the prime minister's office from the Carmelite Palace in Budapest, citing a desire to distance himself from Viktor Orbán's government....
German teachers call for action over rising classroom violence
A German teachers' association is urging decisive measures to address a surge in violence in schools. Separately, the Greens are advocating for a blanket speed limit on major highways as a fuel-saving measure....
Ukraine Hit by Russian Strikes
Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro, killing several people and injuring many more. A 12-year-old was among those killed....
Bulgaria Ex-Fighter Jet Pilot Runs for Office
A former fighter jet pilot is running for office in Bulgaria, sparking questions about his suitability for the role....
EU urges swift reform in Hungary
The European Union has urged Hungary to implement swift reforms after the country's election result signaled a historic turning point. Zsuzsanna Szelényi, a foreign policy specialist, argues that the underlying power str...
Orbán’s Favorite Brussels Think Tank May Be Down, but It’s Not Out
The populist Brussels think tank beloved by Viktor Orbán faces a fight for survival after incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar vowed to cut funding, according to Politico Europe. Supporters say alternative fund...
Iran Crisis Shoves Europe’s Economic Woes Off Summit Agenda
The war in Iran is muscling out some of the longer-term issues at next week's European Council summit, according to Politico Europe. A discussion on the EU's €1.8 trillion seven-year budget will still take place....
Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev Looks to Break Country’s Political Deadlock
Rumen Radev, Bulgaria's former president and air force chief, is on course to win a general election with promises to combat the 'mafia state' that he accuses of undermining the EU's poorest country....
UK Signs Deal to Rejoin EU’s Erasmus Exchange Scheme
Britain will rejoin the popular Europe-wide student exchange program six years after leaving it, according to DW Europe....
Peru's Presidential Election Enters Second Round
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez moved into second place in Peru’s presidential election, setting up a June runoff with conservative Keiko Fujimori, according to France 24 English. A rival threatened protests over all...
US Navy Plays Deadly Game of Hide-and-Seek with Iranian Mines
The U.S. Navy has a critical new mission in the Strait of Hormuz: find and destroy any Iranian sea mines before they throw the global economy into further chaos, according to Politico Europe....
EU Petition Triggers Review of EU-Israel Association Agreement
A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, according to Al Jazeera. Reuters reports this could lead to changes in the agreement....
Germany and UK Warn Iran War Distracts from Ukraine
Germany's defense minister warned that Russia benefits from current developments in the Middle East, as the Ukraine Defense Contact Group met in Berlin. Deutsche Welle reports rising oil prices are filling Moscow's war c...
Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
Labour leader Keir Starmer has refused to back down under pressure from US President Donald Trump over a potential UK-US conflict with Iran. Trump had warned that the UK-US trade deal could be changed....
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave in May
US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down by May. This is the latest escalation in their ongoing spat....