Europe

Zelenskyy and Trump hold closed-door White House talks on war in Ukraine

31 Jul 2026
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met privately at the White House as Ukraine sought renewed military and diplomatic support in its war with Russia. Although no formal statement was…

Germany: Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIL

31 Jul 2026
German investigators say they have uncovered evidence suggesting the fatal attack at Berlin Pride was inspired by the Islamic State (ISIL). Prosecutors report that a video found on the suspect’s mobile phone appears…

Ukraine: protests after Zelensky dismisses popular defence minister

23 Jul 2026
Volodymyr Zelensky’s sudden decision to replace popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has prompted debate about the country’s wartime leadership and military strategy. Fedorov, appointed in January, was widely credited with advancing technological innovation,…

Germany: minister resigns after fathering a son via a US surrogate mother

23 Jul 2026
Jens Spahn has resigned as parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Union after criticism surrounding the birth of his son through a surrogate in the USA. Surrogacy is prohibited under German law, although…

Mallorca: local protests against overtourism

16 Jul 2026
Growing opposition to mass tourism has prompted fresh protests on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where campaigners fear new planning rules could lead to increased development along protected coastal areas. Thousands of demonstrators…

Gibraltar: removal of border controls a welcome change

16 Jul 2026
Residents on both sides of the Gibraltar–Spain frontier are welcoming the planned removal of border controls, ending more than a century of physical separation. The agreement, negotiated by the UK and the EU…

Serbia / Greece / Germany: passenger injured and rescued after aeroplane window shatters

16 Jul 2026
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to return shortly after take-off when a cabin window became dislodged, causing rapid decompression. Svetlana Grković Maksimović said she and two others…

Trump’s dismissive attitude has actually helped Ukraine in the war

09 Jul 2026
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes against military and energy targets inside Russia, supported by advances in domestically developed drones and missile technology. Analysts suggest these capabilities have enabled Kyiv to conduct operations with…

France: Le Pen found guilty, but will run for presidency nonetheless

09 Jul 2026
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has confirmed she will stand in the 2027 French presidential election despite an appeal court upholding her conviction for embezzling EU funds. Although the court ruled she must…

EU talks with Afghanistan raise concerns about undermining human rights

09 Jul 2026
Human rights advocates are expressing concern that the EU has set an unfortunate example by holding discussions with the Taliban about returning failed asylum seekers to Afghanistan. The meeting was held to discuss…
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