Britain’s energy secretary is pursuing an uncompromising green agenda while simultaneously angling for a larger role in Cabinet — but his combative style is dividing opinion inside Whitehall.
Russian dissident Garry Kasparov warns that Ukraine’s deep-strike pressure on Moscow could push the Kremlin to test NATO resolve in the Baltic states, raising fears of a dangerous new front in Europe’s security crisis.
At least 13 people have died in a rapidly spreading wildfire in Spain’s Almería province, with authorities confirming that 12 of the victims were foreign nationals. Search operations continue as the number of missing persons rises.
Nine European nations and Ukraine have unveiled a joint anti-ballistic missile coalition, pledging a purely defensive mandate as concerns over ballistic missile threats to the continent continue to mount.
Senior European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are set to convene in Paris for a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit ahead of France’s Bastille Day celebrations, with security guarantees for Ukraine expected to dominate the agenda.
British police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, the former Conservative MP who served in the House of Commons from 1987 to 2010 and was known for her outspoken socially conservative views.
A High Court judge has found that the British government acted unlawfully in its decision-making under a reciprocal UK-France migrant returns arrangement, raising fresh legal questions about the scheme’s foundations.
Local authorities across Russia have called on residents to stay home and reduce car use as a growing fuel crisis puts pressure on everyday life and raises broader questions about the country’s energy management.
Ireland assumes the EU Council Presidency on 1 July 2026 with enlargement as a defining priority, as Montenegro nears accession and Ukraine gains new momentum.
Brent crude and TTF gas have retreated sharply since G7 Evian, yet an €8 risk premium signals traders remain cautious about the 60-day framework’s durability.