Latvian Parliament votes to withdraw from treaty opposing violence against women
Some 32 Latvian lawmakers voted to stay in the pact of the Council of Europe that opposes violence against women, while 56 voted to leave it. Two MPs abstained from…
Europe’s secret weapon against Russian ‘disposable agents’
Russia’s “disposable agents” pose a threat to internal and external security. It is difficult to expose them. That is why German politicians are puzzling over how to defend the country…
Latest news bulletin | October 31st, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 31st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process
Washington has historically supported the enlargement process on the basis that more member states joining the EU means more business and influence. Not anymore. Donald Trump couldn’t care less, experts…
Israel receives remains of two more hostages returned by Hamas
Late Thursday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the remains were those of Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper, who were both captured during the 7 October 2023…
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protest Israel’s military draft plans in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men filled central Jerusalem on Thursday to protest government plans to draft them into the military. Read more at Read More
Prince Andrew to lose ‘prince’ title and move out of Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace says
The move follows revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read more at Read More
Trump limits refugee admissions to 7,500 per year and gives priority to white South Africans
The administration announced the programme for Afrikaners in February, saying that white South African farmers face discrimination and violence at home. Read more at Read More
‘Don’t believe the hype’: Flavor Flav joins US Olympic bobsleigh team as official fan
Public Enemy’s hypeman is swopping the stage for the snow after agreeing to join the US Olympic bobsleigh team as their loudest supporter during the 2026 Winter Games in Milan…
Germany’s Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreements on Gaza
The advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, had urged Merz to speak out against Turkey’s crackdown on the opposition, including the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Read More