Despite a 25% drop in illegal crossings in 2025, departure numbers from Africa remain largely unchanged.

Despite hundreds of millions in funding and closer cooperation with France, crossings remain stubbornly high.

EU leadership prioritises enlargement over rule of law in Albania, accepting democratic backsliding in exchange for political stability.

The pontiff’s trip to Africa marks his third official engagement outside Italy since taking office in May 2025.

The Kremlin agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter holidays.

Taiwan’s Kuomintang chairwoman visits China—her party’s first leader in a decade to do so.

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks in Washington next week, according to a State Department official.

The Hungarian prime minister says supporters are being threatened and alleges a coordinated effort to discredit the election before votes are counted.

“What bothers Brussels is not just that Hungary stands out, but that this alternative could become popular among a majority of Europeans over time.”