Germany Rejects EU’s €2 Trillion Budget Plan

Germany Rejects EU’s €2 Trillion Budget Plan

Berlin says the EU’s 2028–34 budget plan is out of step with national austerity efforts

July 17, 2025
Russia Says Ukraine Launched 126 Drones in Overnight Attack

Russia Says Ukraine Launched 126 Drones in Overnight Attack

A woman was killed in Belgorod and teens injured in Voronezh as drone debris struck buildings in the latest cross-border escalation.

July 17, 2025
Taipei Holds Air Raid Drill to Prepare for Chinese Attack

Taipei Holds Air Raid Drill to Prepare for Chinese Attack

Taipei is clearing streets as part of training in case of a future Chinese attack.

July 17, 2025
Portugal Passes Tougher Migration Laws with Chega’s Support

Portugal Passes Tougher Migration Laws with Chega’s Support

The centre-right government passed new restrictions on immigration, ending key policies introduced under the previous Socialist administration.

July 16, 2025
Pro-Russia Hacking Group Broken Up

Pro-Russia Hacking Group Broken Up

The group carried out 14 attacks in Germany, some lasting several days and affecting around 230 organisations, including arms factories, power suppliers and government agencies

July 16, 2025
EU Sends Trade Envoy to Washington To Avert Trump Tariffs

EU Sends Trade Envoy to Washington To Avert Trump Tariffs

The EU’s top trade negotiator is meeting U.S. officials in a last-ditch effort to stop a 30% tariff on European goods.

July 16, 2025
Croatia Charges Ex-Health Minister in €740K Corruption Scandal

Croatia Charges Ex-Health Minister in €740K Corruption Scandal

Vili Beroš is accused of leading a criminal network that defrauded the Croatian health system

July 16, 2025
“Makes No Sense Whatsoever”: Airline Industry Slams EU Climate Targets

“Makes No Sense Whatsoever”: Airline Industry Slams EU Climate Targets

The EU wants airlines to gradually increase the amount of so-called sustainable aviation fuel.

July 16, 2025
France Plans To Scrap Easter and WWII Holidays To Cut Debt

France Plans To Scrap Easter and WWII Holidays To Cut Debt

The proposal to eliminate two public holidays has triggered strong opposition from conservative leaders, who accuse the PM of erasing national heritage.

July 16, 2025
Trump Slams Brazil for Persecuting Former President Bolsonaro

Trump Slams Brazil for Persecuting Former President Bolsonaro

A prosecutor has asked Brazil’s Supreme Court to find Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup.

July 15, 2025
Iranian Spy Suspect Extradited for Plotting Against Jews in Berlin

Iranian Spy Suspect Extradited for Plotting Against Jews in Berlin

The suspect, allegedly acting on behalf of Iran, gathered intelligence on Jewish institutions and the German-Israeli Society.

July 15, 2025
Row in Italy Over Concert by Putin-Linked Conductor Gergiev

Row in Italy Over Concert by Putin-Linked Conductor Gergiev

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of jailed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, says the concert helps whitewash the Kremlin’s image abroad.

July 15, 2025