Magyar calls on Orbán to lift veto on €90bn Ukraine loan before leaving office
If oil flows resume through the Druzhba pipeline, then Viktor Orbán should lift his “technical veto” on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, Péter Magyar said. Brussels is already laying…
China set new records in trade and investment in Central Asia in 2025
China’s trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic…
Latest news bulletin | April 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over sex slave statue stunt
Self-proclaimed internet troll Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself making obscene gestures on a statue commemorating wartime sex slaves. Read More
One million Europeans ask the EU to suspend association agreement with Israel for ‘crimes in Gaza’
Citizens Initiative calling for the full suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement has reached the one million signatures required to trigger a response from the European Commission and the European…
Watch: Shadows over Spain — will corruption topple Sánchez?
Pedro Sánchez is positioning himself as the ultimate progressive hero, famously defying Donald Trump over the war in Iran. But at home, the Spanish prime minister is fighting a massive…
EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road Initiative
The European Commission has targeted glass fibre produced by Chinese firms using the Belt and Road initiative to bypass EU trade defences. However industry and unions warn the measures fall…
Magyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV accusing it of ‘North Korean’ propaganda
Magyar has threatened to suspend the state broadcaster following a heated on-air clash, accusing it of spreading “North Korean-style” propaganda and false claims about his family during the election campaign.…
Inside the Qantas plane set to break the record for the world’s longest flight next year
As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard. Read More
Europe’s responsibility in the world (dis)order
The EU must be able to act. The principle of unanimity in foreign and security policy is an obstacle to this. A “European Security Council” could change this, say Hans-Gert…