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Today: May 28, 2026
Today: May 28, 2026

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Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve

The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
Economy|Europe|World

Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says

Poland will sign agreements by the end of May to finance military equipment worth 100 billion zlotys ($27.41 billion) under the European Union's SAFE program worth 43.7

Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says
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Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says

Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
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Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues,

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role

European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role
Europe|Political|World

EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv

Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland and the European Union summoned Russian representatives on Tuesday after Russia threatened strikes on targets in Ukraine's capital

EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
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EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says

European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
Europe|Political|World

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
Europe|Health|Science|World

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing by 76 % in domestic pigs and 44 % in wild boar, as the disease reemerged in Spain after more than

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says
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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as an interim step to EU membership that he said could help

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
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USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers

The U.S.

USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers
Europe|Political|World

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Lithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
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EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of the trade deal

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
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Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a revamp of what he cast as the European Union's outdated budget system,

Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
Economy|Europe

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation

Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mending economic relations

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation
Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation

Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Tuesday gave veto powers over legislation to four ministers including Finance Minister Andras Karman, who

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation
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What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
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UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour

UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
Economy|Political|World

Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party

Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers dismiss Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks

European governments on Monday rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder

EU ministers dismiss Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine

EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children