French navy intercepts and boards ‘shadow fleet’ ship, Macron says
Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence says the DF Peak tanker is involved in the transportation of Russian crude oil and that it is associated with the Sovcomflot shipping firm. Read…
Portugal begins construction of high-speed rail line linking Lisbon and Porto
“Alongside the new Lisbon airport, high-speed rail lines represent the largest infrastructure projects the country will undertake this century,” Miguel Pinto Luz, Portugal’s minister of infrastructure and housing, said. Read…
French investigators use DNA and vehicle tracking to solve stolen Renoirs case
The arrests were prompted by the “very strong suspicion that another heist was imminent,” the Marseille prosecutor said. Read More
Blindsided again by Trump, Europe puts on a brave face and rallies behind Ukraine
European leaders closed ranks and rallied behind Ukraine as news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to send shockwaves across the alliance. Read More
Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to Ceuta
Spain’s National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the…
EU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels will go soft on Beijing
The EU’s new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels’ plans to take a tougher…
UK PM Burnham says ‘status quo’ with Brussels ‘not good enough’ as he details upcoming EU summit
Burnham has repeatedly signalled his intention to move the UK closer to the EU since taking office in July and recently said reentering the bloc was one of a number…
EU struggles to ramp up Red Sea mission as Houthis escalate attacks
The EU and Italy are pushing member states to bolster the Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea, but only two more warships have been pledged, exposing Europe’s thin defence…
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44-year-old woman rescued after 20 hours in sea, Greek coastguard says
The woman, from El Salvador, was found by the cargo ship MSC Rossella III, which was taking part in search efforts, the coastguard said in a statement. Read More