Lebanon: Beirut’s southern suburbs bombarded by Israeli strikes
New Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, flattening buildings and deepening fears of wider war as Israel–Hezbollah clashes intensify. Read More
Starmer says ‘we can’t lose focus’ on Ukraine amid Iran war during Zelenskyy visit
Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read…
Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war
As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats. Read more at Read More
Ukraine ‘informally’ opens all six clusters in EU membership bid but veto remains
Brussels and Kyiv are trying to keep the process afloat by at least extending the technical talks while the Hungarian veto on Kyiv’s membership remains in place. Read More
European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock
MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and…
From museum-curated living to sustainable Alpine fine dining: The greatest European places in 2026
A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list. Read More
Kyiv open to discussing drone interception expertise with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine’s president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv’s expertise in countering Tehran’s UAVs, as the Iran war entered its…
Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation ‘calmer’
The French president rejected US President Trump’s calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides. Read…
European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East
Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes. Read More
Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls
With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES (Entry/Exit System) still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that…