Iran war puts Von der Leyen’s expanding foreign policy role under scrutiny
Analysts say the European Commission president has increasingly stepped into foreign-policy areas reserved for others under EU treaties, from the US-Israel attack on Iran to Ukraine, Gaza, and US tariffs…
Watch: What are Iranian Shahed drones — and why are they everyone’s problem
Recent videos from Bahrain and Dubai show a terrifying new reality. Open-source intelligence quickly confirmed what they are: Iranian-designed and made Shahed drones. And Iran is now firing these weapons…
Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan proves EU needs less unanimity, says new Dutch PM
“The Netherlands is back,” Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten declared on his first trip to Brussels since taking office. Read More
‘Iran’s attack will not go unanswered,’ Qatar’s foreign ministry says
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Iran’s attacks have crossed “every red line” and condemned the strikes which targeted civilian areas and facilities. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | March 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US could owe over €110bn in tariff refunds after court rejects Trump delay
After the US federal appeals court rejected Trump’s attempt to postpone proceedings on refunds for tariffs, the CIT must now establish a framework for what could become the largest tariff…
EU praises Azerbaijani gas partnership amid energy disruption triggered by Middle East crisis
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Azerbaijan’s gas supplies will remain an important backbone of the EU’s energy security as the bloc deals with a new energy crisis following the suspension…
Drone attacks on British base in Cyprus spark concern, but no NATO or EU response
Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is. Read More
Do the Epstein files show he was working for Russia or another intelligence agency?
From internet users to US lawmakers, speculation abounds regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to intelligence agencies. Questions about his links to Russian elites have come to the forefront…
What is Iran’s Assembly of Experts and who will succeed Khamenei?
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Iran into a wartime leadership crisis. A temporary council runs the country while the Assembly of Experts — whose headquarters were hit…