Sudan’s war economy fuelling ‘self-perpetuating’ conflict, UN human rights office says
OHCHR called on the parties to the war, and corporations involved in the value chain of Sudanese commodities, to ensure compliance with international law. Read more at Read More
Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy: French World Cup team is playing ‘without Frenchmen’
Rajoy’s comment, an apparent reference to the fact that the French men’s World Cup squad includes people who either have immigrant backgrounds or hail from former French colonies, sparked widespread…
Former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack,’ UK police say
Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised for originally saying the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.…
Can batteries save the EU’s wasted renewable energy?
The EU’s first tripartite agreement on energy storage, signed in June, puts batteries at the heart of plans to capture more solar and wind power. The technology is ready and…
Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support
Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits,…
Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv
Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK…
Gibraltar and Spain end border checks as territory’s Chief Minister says ‘Europe is back’
Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain…
Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy
The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession. Read More
June was deadliest month for Ukraine civilians in over four years, UN monitors say
In total, the UN has recorded 16,431 verified civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022, among them 803 children. Read More
Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims of Los Gallardos wildfire as missing toll rises
Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns. Read More