Europe
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Zelensky to Lobby EU Leaders on Use of Frozen Russian Assets
Zelensky aims to persuade EU leaders to approve using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, amid U.S. concerns and internal EU opposition.
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UK Healthcare Tech Firm DXS Reports Cybersecurity Incident
DXS International reported a cyberattack affecting its servers, with a ransomware group claiming to have stolen 300 GB of data.
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French Far-Right Party Proposes Return of Regulated Brothels
France’s National Rally proposes brothels run by sex workers, prompting debate over legality, worker rights, and social attitudes toward prostitution.
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EU fines X over transparency breaches in content rules probe
EU fined Elon Musk’s X for transparency violations under the Digital Services Act, marking first enforcement since the law took effect.
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EU proposes $105B Ukraine loan plan, Belgium objects
EU proposed $105B Ukraine aid package using frozen Russian assets, but Belgium says its legal concerns remain unresolved.
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Thousands March in Croatia Against Far-Right Surge and WWII Historical Revisionism
Thousands marched in Zagreb and three other Croatian cities to protest rising far-right sentiment, historical revisionism, and recent incidents involving Ustasha-era salutes and attacks on ethnic minorities.
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UK Prime Minister Defends Treasury Chief Amid Accusations of Misleading Public on Budget
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against opposition claims that she misled the public about public finances before unveiling the government’s first budget.
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Pro-Palestinian Solidarity Protests Held Across Europe as Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 70,000
Demonstrations marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People drew thousands across major European cities as the Gaza death toll continues to rise amid a tenuous truce.
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Fourth Suspect Charged in $102 Million Louvre Jewel Heist
French prosecutors have charged a fourth suspect in the recent $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, bringing the total number of alleged perpetrators in custody to four.
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Macron Unveils Voluntary Military Service Amid Rising European Security Concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the launch of a voluntary national military service set to begin in 2026 amid heightened security concerns tied to Russia’s continued aggression in Europe.