Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:48
Ukraine: UK and France agree to send troops if a peace deal is reached
The United Kingdom and France have agreed in principle to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, marking a significant step in European security planning. Keir Starmer said the declaration of…
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:45
Greenland: Trump’s ambitions expose serious weakness in NATO
Debate over Donald Trump’s apparent interest in taking over Greenland from Denmark has exposed a serious weakness within NATO. While diplomacy may yet prevail, the situation highlights how dependent European allies have become on American military…
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:40
Switzerland: shock and heartache after 1 January bar fire
Four days after the New Year’s Day bar fire that killed at least forty people, the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana remained in shock. In silence, thousands braved the cold to march through the town, stopping near…
Thursday, 18 December 2025 21:15
Ukraine claims significant gain as European leaders meet
Ukraine has reported a significant battlefield development, with its armed forces reclaiming control over nearly 90% of the strategically important city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the advance during a meeting…
Thursday, 18 December 2025 21:12
France seeks delay to EU-Mercosur trade agreement
France is seeking to delay a vote to ratify the long-negotiated EU–Mercosur trade agreement, arguing it threatens farmers and risks inflaming domestic unrest. The deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay was concluded a year ago…
Thursday, 11 December 2025 21:46
Ukraine: Zelensky’s response to Trump’s criticisms
Donald Trump’s push to end the war in Ukraine is increasingly shaped by his impatience with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders who he believes are obstructing peace and future US–Russia economic ties. Stating that ‘Russia has…