Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and…
EU institutions pile on pressure for ‘ambitious’ budget with new resources
As member states negotiate a €2 trillion long-term budget, the European Commission is advocating for tangible proposals on new revenues, known as “own resources”. Read More
Russia steps up use of jet-powered drones beyond the reach of Ukrainian interceptors
Launched in hundreds within just a few hours, attack drones play a key role in Russia’s aerial campaign against Ukraine. Moscow is now increasingly using jet-powered drones, which are much…
‘No cherry-picking’: Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia
The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to…
UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta’s suspension
Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critical voices are met with repression. Read more at Read More
French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary
Patrouille de France flies over New York with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Hitmen took €150,000 to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta court hears
Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta’s business and political elites. Read More
Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi
A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his…
Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress
Tehran threatened a “forceful response” against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with “positive progress”. The next round of…