Briefing: Ukraine may restart peace process as Iran war escalates and EU aid remains blocked
Strategic angle: Ukraine is preparing to resume peace talks with the US amid geopolitical tensions and potential loss of EU support.
Briefing: French Socialists split over alliance with hard-left party in mayoral runoffs
Strategic angle: Several candidates from France’s mainstream left have joined forces with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Unbowed to boost their chances in mayoral runoffs, while others reject the alliance.
Briefing: Customer Claims It’s Hard To Work On German Cars. Then A Repair Shop Owner Responds: 'That’s The Bad Guys'
Strategic angle: 'Lol I forgot those Korean cars.'
Briefing: ‘Iran war is Europe’s war’, says former Trump security advisor
Strategic angle: Trump’s former national security advisor criticizes European leaders for their inaction on the Iran conflict.
Briefing: Air pollution to rise over Europe in coming days: EU agency
Strategic angle: Air quality is expected to deteriorate across parts of Europe due to an increase in microscopic polluting particles.
Briefing: Six nations say ready to boost 'efforts to ensure safe passage' in Hormuz
Strategic angle: Six Western allies express commitment to ensuring safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Briefing: Stocks and bonds tumble as investors price in ‘protracted energy shock’
Strategic angle: Iranian strikes on Qatari natural gas complex send US and European markets reeling
Briefing: French mayors: Throwing in the sash?
Strategic angle: The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected.
Briefing: Air pollution linked to greater health risks in poorer European regions, study finds
Strategic angle: In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing at least four civilians in Kabul strike
The Taliban government claims airstrikes by Pakistan's military targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital, resulting in civilian casualties.
Briefing: UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to at least 27
Strategic angle: Two people have died since the epidemic came to light at the weekend, centered on the University of Kent in southeastern Canterbury and a local nightclub popular with students.
Briefing: UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu
Strategic angle: Britain has rolled out the red carpet for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?
Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.
Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal
Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.
Briefing: Six little known facts about Cáceres, Spain's candidate for European Capital of Culture 2031
Strategic angle: The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Here are six curiosities that highlight its history and attractions.
Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe
Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.
Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war
Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Briefing: Trump sails into battle with Lloyd’s of London
Strategic angle: The market’s historic strength in marine war insurance is being challenged by the US
Briefing: London Wants SUV Drivers To Pay More Over One Statistic Critics Call ‘Ridiculous’
Strategic angle: The rise of bigger cars in London prompts debate over fees, safety, and how much space vehicles should take in the city.