EU cuts growth forecasts as Middle East war drags on – POLITICO
The severity of the energy shock will depend on when the Strait of Hormuz — which channels 20…
Europe must make big changes to compete with US, space chief warns – POLITICO
The war between Russia and Ukraine has illustrated the dependencies. SpaceX — whose dominance in low-Earth orbit through…
Large forest fire burning in Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash, Kyiv says
Published on 08/05/2026 – 11:13 GMT+2 A large forest fire was burning through the Chernobyl exclusion zone on…
Canada could join EU, French foreign minister says – POLITICO
Those comments, too, were initially viewed as frivolous — but the laughter in Ottawa grew steadily more nervous,…
Europe prepares for higher energy prices after US attack on Iran – POLITICO
“The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events…
France warns against risk of nuclear proliferation – POLITICO
Since the war in Ukraine started, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has made repeated nuclear threats, also updating the country’s…
We don’t depend on Russian shipping – POLITICO
While Greece’s maritime sector still accounts for roughly 7 percent of its economic output, Stournaras dismissed suggestions that…
Belts tightened, cafes closed: Russia begins to feel the true cost of war
At a time when the Russian economy is somewhere between stagnation and recession, ordinary citizens are beginning to…
Why Pacific Islands are rapidly de-flagging Russia’s fleet of ‘shadow tankers’
A small Pacific nation was cast into the global spotlight when the suspected Russian “shadow vessel” Eagle S…
FIFA boss says Russia should be let back into international football – POLITICO
It would send a positive message to have “girls and boys from Russia” participating in football tournaments across Europe, he…
Clean energy is Europe’s only route to security and prosperity – POLITICO
Even as Europe rapidly cut its dependence on Russian gas and is now swiftly moving toward a complete…
Germany’s far left saves Merz from potential humiliation on pensions – POLITICO
The Left’s leaders said they were acting not to help the coalition, but rather to protect pensioners from…