Poland arrests suspect in death of Russian Putin critic: Tusk
Polish police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for criticizing Putin, raising concerns of a possible political assassination.
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday, as European nations increasingly doubt…
UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children.
EU approval of ‘return hubs’ migration reform pushed back to June
EU countries and lawmakers failed to reach a deal on a migration reform to create so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc Thursday, with another round of talks set for June,…
Eurozone business activity shrinks further in May
Business activity in the eurozone contracted further in May, weighed down by weak demand caused by the Middle East war, a key survey showed Thursday.
Austria introduces quotas for refugee family reunification
Austria put in place quotas for refugee family reunification today, as part of changes to tighten migration policy as it implements the EU's new pact.
Greek ex-PM Tsipras sets date for new party comeback
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday said he would formalise on May 26 a long-awaited comeback ahead of national elections next year.
Bulgarian court clears pro-Russian activist of spying
A Bulgarian court has acquitted the leader of a pro-Russian lobby group of charges of spying for Russia, in a ruling seen by AFP on Friday.
EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules
The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled today aiming to boost train…
French economy records zero growth in first quarter
France's economy recorded zero growth in the first quarter of this year due to "sluggish" domestic demand and a "strongly" negative contribution from foreign trade, the national…
Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage
Sweden's government warned today of a potential jet fuel shortage in the Scandinavian country due to supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war and the closure of the…
China vows countermeasures if EU enacts ‘Made in Europe’ plan
Beijing slammed on today an EU plan aimed to bolster the bloc's industries against fierce competition from China, vowing countermeasures if it is enacted.
Norway to ban social media for under-16s
Norway said today it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible…
Investments in nuclear weapons production surge: study
Financial institutions are increasing their investments in atomic weapons production, anti-nuclear campaigners said Friday, warning the trend risked fuelling already surging…
UK’s imperilled Starmer fights on, but for how long?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life over an unrelenting scandal related to the appointment of ex-Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as…
Greek parliament to lift immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal
Greece's parliament on Wednesday will vote on lifting the immunity of 13 lawmakers, a move demanded by European and Greek prosecutors investigating a multi-million EU farm…
Wizz Air says had problems with jet fuel supply in Italy
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has encountered some jet fuel shortages at three airports in Italy, its chief executive said Friday, following warnings about supplies…
UK PM tells social media bosses to step up child online safety
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today hinted at possible measures limiting children's access to social media, as he met senior tech figures and warned: "Things can't go on…
Sweden thwarted 2025 pro-Russian cyber attack on thermal power plant
Sweden thwarted a pro-Russian cyber attack on a thermal power plant in mid-2025, the government said on Wednesday, saying the group behind it was linked to Russian intelligence.
UK approves German takeover of Telegraph newspaper
The UK government today gave the green light for German media group Axel Springer to buy British newspaper The Telegraph, ending a drawn-out pursuit of the 170-year-old title.
Italian, US bishops defend pope after Trump’s outburst
Catholic bishops from the United States and Italy defended Pope Leo XIV after a blistering attack by US President Donald Trump, who accused the pontiff of being "weak on crime".
Orban accuses Hungary opposition of ‘organised’ attempt to disrupt vote
Prime Minister Viktor Orban slammed Hungary's opposition on today, accusing it of trying to disrupt a weekend election in which the nationalist is facing an unprecedented…
EU lawmakers want to tax Big Tech to fund budget
EU lawmakers on Thursday demanded a European Union-wide tax on the world's biggest tech companies and online gambling sites to help fund the 27-country bloc's next seven-year…
Italy PM suggests suspending EU spending rules over Iran war
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said today the European Union should consider temporarily suspending its strict spending rules if the Iran war and the resulting energy…
Five minors tried in Sweden over Iran dissident murder plot
Five teenagers went on trial in Sweden today for the alleged attempted murder of a dissident Iranian researcher.
Ex-top aide of Spanish PM set to go on trial for graft
A former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is to go on trial today in a graft case that threatens the Socialist-led minority government.
Austria says refused US requests for military overflights
Austria has rejected US requests for military overflights of its territory since the start of the conflict in the Middle East in line with its policy of neutrality, a defence…
Spanish police open probe into anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
Spanish police said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona,…
EU prosecutors demand immunity be lifted for 11 Greek MPs over subsidy scandal
European prosecutors today demanded that Greece lift the parliamentary immunity of 11 lawmakers suspected of involvement in a scam that syphoned off millions of euros in EU…
EU digital chief warns of ‘weaponised’ reliance on foreign tech
Europe's reliance on foreign tech firms could be "weaponised against us", the EU's digital chief Henna Virkkunen warned today, urging more use of homegrown services for critical…