‘Donald Trump’s always raging about something,’ former US NATO envoy says
Kurt Volker told Europe Today the US president’s anger at allies for not joining in the war in Iran was an “exaggeration”. Read More
Podcast | US Independence party in Brussels: Controversial celebration or diplomatic success?
A majestic celebration of the US Independence anniversary in the heart of Brussels’ European Quarter, alongside talks to end the war in Iran have sparked reflection on EU–US relations. Read…
De Croo: Defence and aid spending are ‘two sides of the same coin’
Exclusive: United Nations Development Programme administrator and former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the European Union’s long-term budget should balance defence and aid funding as they are both…
AI images falsely claim Kyiv monastery strike was staged
Posts circulating in several languages falsely claim that photographers were waiting on rooftops to capture the moment a strike hit Kyiv’s UNESCO-listed Perchersk Lavra monastery. Read More
Air conditioner rush: Scuffles break out at Lidl stores across France
Hundreds of shoppers queued outside Lidl supermarkets across France on Thursday after the retailer announced the sale of 200,000 fans and portable air conditioners, triggering long lines, scuffles and police…
Goalkeeper Unai Simón sets new Guinness World Record following Spain’s 3-0 win over Austria
Simón, who plays his club football for La Liga side Athletic Bilbao, has kept clean sheets against Austria, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup. Read…
Watch: Following the money—the EPPO investigation into defunct far-right EU group
The dark times are ahead as the EU is coming for the far-right. But this time, it is not about a political debate—it is about the balance sheet. Read More
Overtourism: Where are locals being priced out by rising rents?
Greeks, Italians and Spaniards have endured some of the highest rent hikes since 2019, ranging from €200 to €300 a year, and no, it has nothing to do with energy…
Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia
Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the World Cup last 16. Read more at Read More
Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France
A major wildfire in France’s Aude department burns 900 hectares as aircraft and firefighters battle the blaze and evacuees reach emergency shelters. Read more at Read More