French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeals a fraud conviction, challenging a prison sentence and public office ban. Her 2027 presidential hopes now depend on a fast-tracked court ruling expected in summer 2026.
UK travellers face up to 3-hour queues as new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks roll out. ABTA urges extra time for flights. Key advice for 2026 travel.
Experts urge the EU to offer Greenland membership as a strategic counter to Trump's interest. A new vision for the Arctic is needed, based on cooperation, not domination.
The EU is demanding a financial penalty clause in a new veterinary deal with the UK, dubbed the 'Farage clause'. Learn about the political clash and what it means for post-Brexit relations.
European leaders are exploring diplomatic, economic, and military strategies to deter the US president from pursuing control of Greenland, a move that could fracture the Atlantic alliance. Discover the potential responses.
Nigel Farage pledges not to honour a 'safety provision' in Keir Starmer's EU deal, which could cost the UK billions if a future Reform government tears it up. Read the full political standoff.
Nigel Farage pledges not to pay billions in EU compensation if he scraps Labour's Brexit reset. Keir Starmer seeks closer alignment, sparking a fierce democratic debate.
The EU is demanding a termination clause in the new UK-EU trade agreement, ensuring compensation if a future government, like Reform UK, scraps the deal. Discover the details and potential costs.
The EU is demanding a termination clause in new Brexit trade talks, ensuring it is compensated if the UK reneges. Dubbed the 'Farage clause', it highlights the bloc's €5.4bn post-Brexit adjustment costs.
British travellers face potential queues as the EU's Entry/Exit System expands. New biometric checks require fingerprints and facial scans. Here's what you need to know.
British travellers face potential delays as the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) expands. Learn about the new fingerprint and facial scan rules for visiting Europe.
London's financial sector urges PM Keir Starmer to avoid closer EU regulatory ties, prioritising speed and global competition with Wall Street over European uniformity. Discover the City's stance.
EU member states approve the historic Mercosur free trade agreement, ending 25 years of talks. The deal prompts immediate protests from farmers across Europe concerned about competition. Read the full analysis.
Senior EU officials visit Syria for the first time, pledging €620 million in aid for recovery and reconstruction after the civil war. Read the latest on Syria's diplomatic shift.
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit Syria, pledging €620m in aid for reconstruction after the civil war. A new chapter in EU-Syria relations begins.
Italy's crucial support unlocks a historic EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc, aiming to boost exports to €700bn. Read the details and political fallout.
Keir Starmer's government will not seek to return City firms to the Brussels rulebook, providing clarity and relief to the financial sector. Discover the implications for London's post-Brexit competitiveness.
A key ally suggests PM Keir Starmer's Brexit reset could take the UK 'very close' to rejoining the EU single market. Explore the potential costs, concessions, and political strategy behind the move.
French and German presidents deliver stark warnings on US foreign policy under Trump, fearing the collapse of the rules-based international order. Read their full statements and analysis.
French farmers stage dramatic tractor protest in Paris, fearing unfair competition from cheaper South American imports under the imminent EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Read the latest.
French farmers have blockaded central Paris with tractors, protesting an imminent EU-Mercosur trade deal they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American produce. The crucial vote is set for Friday.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a stark warning to ambassadors, accusing the US of undermining global order. Read the full analysis of Europe's divided response.
Greek farmers escalate protests with a major highway blockade, demanding action on soaring costs and rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Read the latest.
New analysis reveals the EU remains Russia's top LNG customer, funnelling billions to the Kremlin's war economy despite a 2027 ban pledge. Urgent calls grow to close the Yamal loophole.
Keir Starmer's plan for dynamic alignment with EU single market rules aims to ease Brexit trade barriers. We examine if it's a pragmatic reset or a sovereignty surrender. Read the full analysis.
A new poll reveals Brexit has damaged the UK's economy, borders, and global influence. Independent readers share their views on failed promises and the path ahead. Share your thoughts.
British travellers face new EU border rules from 2026. Get the essential dates for the EES biometric checks and the Etias travel permit to plan your European trips.
Keir Starmer's new legislation could unlock closer UK-EU ties on trade, energy and defence. We analyse the plan to repair Brexit's economic damage and boost growth.
Greenland signs a landmark minerals and trade pact with the US, moving away from EU dominance. Explore the geopolitical and environmental implications for the Arctic region.
Keir Starmer pushes for closer EU ties, potentially costing Britain hundreds of millions. New legislation on EU rules could come next month. Read the full analysis.