United Kingdom April 10, 2024 Top UK politician says voters, including in US, are demanding ‘robust action’ on migration crisis Former U.K. Home Secretary Suella Braverman is warning that governments need to take action to tackle their respective migration crises. Braverman is seen by some as a future leader of Britain's Conservatives.
Europe April 4, 2024 22 arrested across Europe after allegedly stealing $650M in Italy's pandemic relief funds Twenty-two people have been arrested after being linked to the alleged embezzlement of about $650 million in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union.
Europe April 3, 2024 EU Council chief travels to Romania for talks on agenda for future with other bloc leaders European Council President Charles Michel met with several EU country leaders in Bucharest, Romania on Wednesday to address goals for the next five years.
Europe April 3, 2024 US to sell 35 Blackhawk helicopters to Greece in $1.2B defense deal Greece has approved the purchase of 35 Blackhawk helicopters from a U.S. defense contractor. The deal is part of Greece's efforts to modernize its military.
Europe April 2, 2024 Cyprus' president calls on EU to take action against influx of Syrian refugees from Lebanon Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced Tuesday his request that the EU take action to stop an influx of Syrian refugees from Lebanon's shores.
Europe April 1, 2024 74 migrants found in wooden boat on Mediterranean Sea, Greece's coast guard says Dozens of migrants were discovered on Sunday aboard a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea between northern Africa and southern Europe, officials said.
Ukraine March 30, 2024 Situation in Ukraine is 'dire' as ammunition supplies drop on US, Europe 'starvation diet' Ukraine is forced to choose between protecting civilians' infrastructure and bolstering its front lines as Russia adapts its war strategy and Congress fails to send Kyiv more defensive aid.
The European Union March 29, 2024 European Union plans to expedite financial aid to Egypt, bypassing usual safeguards The European Union plans to expedite $1.1 billion in aid to Egypt through an urgent funding procedure, bypassing parliamentary oversight and other safeguards.
Europe March 27, 2024 Poland's Eurocorps commander out amid counterintelligence investigation Poland has dismissed its commander of the Eurocorps, Lt. Gen. Jarosław R. Gromadziński, amid a recent counterintelligence probe involving him.
Europe March 26, 2024 Farmers seal off streets, throw beets, spray manure at police in protest outside of European Union HQ Police were pelted with beets and sprayed with manure as farmers blocked the streets outside the EU headquarters in protest of the bloc's measures to address the agricultural crisis.
France March 25, 2024 France kicks up drug raids and arrests as European elections approach The French government has announced nationwide anti-drug crackdowns to show its commitment to tackling the drug trade and crime ahead of European elections.