What are NATO’s national caveats and why do they hinder rapid response?
Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary general, said earlier this week that these national caveats “are holding us back” and “making us less effective”. Read More
EU vows to protect Spain from Trump’s tariff ‘punishment’ over NATO spending
Donald Trump has threatened to unleash “trade punishment” on Spain in response to the country’s refusal to meet NATO’s 5% target. Read More
Major Chinese airlines protest US proposal to ban their flights over Russia
The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read more at Read More
Spain holds national strike in solidarity with Palestinians
Thousands of people across Spain took part in a national strike on Tuesday in support of the Palestinian people and to protest what organisers described as the “genocide in Gaza.”…
Von der Leyen keeps the door open to EU enlargement on Western Balkans tour
The European Commission chief continued her Western Balkans tour on Wednesday with a visit to Serbia, urging the country to double its pace on its path to full EU membership.…
Iceland to ‘propose’ higher tourist tax following record-breaking number of visitors
Iceland has witnessed 1.7 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2025 despite reports that its appeal has ‘slumped’. Read More
‘Immediate consequences’: How a US government shutdown could derail global climate progress
From cancelled solar projects to increased pollution, America’s political gridlock is taking a toll on climate goals.Read More
Aid begins to enter Gaza as Israel limits deliveries over alleged Hamas truce violations
Israel says it will only allow 300 trucks carrying aid and food to enter Gaza daily, despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas allowing for double that amount. Read…
Syria’s Al-Sharaa seeks extradition of Kremlin ally al-Assad in first Moscow trip
The interim president of Syria arrived on an unprecedented visit to the Russian capital on Wednesday, where he is expected to demand that the Kremlin extradites toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad…
Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing
More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead. Read more…