Is Europe finally waking up to China?
Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are…
EU taxes on digital services, gambling, crypto could yield up to €11 billion per year – Commission
European Commission is examining proposals to finance the next EU budget through tax changes targeting digital services, gambling and crypto assets. Read More
Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon market pressure on industry
Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according…
The drone crash is “the full responsibility of the Russian Federation”, says Romanian FM
Oana Toiu, Romania’s foreign minister, confirmed to Euronews that the drone that struck Romania was of Russian origin and was carrying explosives. Read More
France launches an inquiry into the treatment of activists on the Gaza flotilla
The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced on Friday that he had referred the matter to the courts following reports of humiliation, rape and acts of torture against activists on…
Latest news bulletin | May 29th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Cashaw! US spelling bee champ Shrey Parikh wins the title in a rare spell-off
Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee after spelling 32 words correctly in just 90 seconds. Read More
Italy wants to pull back on EU defence loan scheme to tackle rising energy costs
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) is a loan instrument designed to provide financial support to EU member states to speed up defence readiness. Read More
What we know about the Geran-2 drone that hit a residential building in Romania
The Iranian-made Shahed drones are one of Russia’s main long-range strike UAV’s used by Moscow against Ukraine. First deployed back in 2022, Russia then set up domestic production, calling them…
A real bull ache: Milan restores a national treasure’s family jewels
The famous bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is undergoing restoration after decades of luck-seekers wore away its most sensitive feature. Read More