PSOE’s legal storm: Nine cases closing in on Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez
Officers from the Civil Guard’s Central Operative Unit (UCO) spent 12 hours at the PSOE’s national headquarters in…
Andoni Iraola clear favourite for Liverpool head coach job after Arne Slot exit
Andoni Iraola is the clear favourite for the vacant Liverpool head coach job after Arne Slot was dismissed…
Brussels fires starting gun on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation
The European Commission agreed on a tough new approach to trade relations with China, at a rare Beijing-focused…
Von der Leyen gears up for fight over China trade ties – POLITICO
Séjourné is the most vocal public champion of tougher action but Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also told POLITICO…
Israel faces worldwide double standard amid Gaza flotilla fiasco
The footage showed brutal images. Baton-wielding police were seen hitting pro-Palestinian supporters of the Gaza flotilla even as…
Spain distances itself from call for EU to get tougher on China – POLITICO
Last Friday, Spain was among the large economies who signed onto a French position paper sent to the…
EU’s big six reach deal on key markets package – POLITICO
One of the thorniest issues involves giving more supervisory powers to the EU’s markets body, the European Securities…
European leaders get ready to ‘act now’ amid rising fears of ‘China shock 2.0’
European Commission leaders are preparing to harden the EU’s economic stance towards China at a pivotal debate on…
Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Search His Party Office
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain faced growing pressure on Thursday to call early elections, a day after…
EU countries reject Russia’s threat against diplomats, issue summons in protest
Published on 27/05/2026 – 15:41 GMT+2•Updated 17:08 European countries have roundly rejected Russia’s threat against diplomats based in…
Scandal after scandal lands Spain’s Sánchez on the ropes – POLITICO
This isn’t the only scandal affecting the Sánchez government, is it? No. Last June, Sánchez was forced to…
Western Europe is roasting in unprecedented spring heat – and it’s not alone » Yale Climate Connections
by Bob Henson, Yale Climate Connections May 27, 2026 Astounding, summer-like heat is painting an ominous global picture…