Europe Today: Inside the G7 Summit in Évian
Global leaders are gathering in the French spa town of Évian les Bains for the second day of the G7. US President Donald Trump told allies that he expects the…
G7 summit: Zelenskyy joins leaders to discuss revival of peace talks
The second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, is underway. Read More
EU fails to reach agreement on sanctioning Israel’s Ben Gvir despite member state pressure
The bloc’s foreign policy chief confirmed that discussions on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlements will also continue ahead of July’s ministerial meeting. Read More
Two men convicted of arson plot targeting UK prime minister’s properties
Two men face sentencing Friday after being found guilty of torching properties linked to the prime minister, in a case that has raised questions about foreign interference in British public…
Albania assures EU its Kushner-linked tourism project will meet environmental standards
Albania has promised that a €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Monday. Read More
Moscow strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ‘one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture’
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important historic and religious symbols of Ukraine, has been hit in Moscow’s drone and missile attack overnight on Monday, in what President Zelenskyy…
Czech government scraps licence fees for public media in move critics call threat to press freedom
The right-wing populist coalition of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has approved a bill replacing the traditional funding model with direct state financing, triggering strikes and protests. Read More
Ukraine and Moldova press ahead with bid to join the EU on enlargement ‘Mega Monday’
In what’s been hailed by the European Union’s enlargement chief as ‘Mega Monday’, Ukraine and Moldova are breaking a two-year political deadlock by formally kicking off the first phase of…
Do the World Cup’s pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?
FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important…
Trial opens for Swedish army consultant accused of attempted espionage for Russia
The trial, scheduled to last three days, is being held largely behind closed doors, given the sensitive nature of the information involved. Read More