On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Three people have been arrested after a fire destroyed the warehouse of a company in the Czech Republic supplying autonomous drones to Ukraine. The fire is being investigated as […]
Continue ReadingCities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured.
Continue ReadingTop military and intelligence officers have warned Russia could attack NATO territory by the end of the decade. Denmark has significantly boosted defense spending since the war in Ukraine started in 2022. Copenhagen has also sought to deepen military ties with European countries — for example with joint exercises — after repeated threats by U.S. President […]
Continue ReadingThe European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday as the bloc seeks to diversify its export markets and expand beyond its traditional partners. The deal, however, has drawn stern criticism from European farmers’ groups that called concessions on exports of Australian beef, sugar and lamb “unacceptable”.
Continue ReadingThe anti-corruption directive, the first EU-wide criminal law framework to combat corruption, sets out common rules for offences such as bribery, misappropriation, and illicit enrichment, as well as harmonising rules on sanctions. When: Thursday 26 March, 12:00 – 12:30 CET Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Spaak building, Anna Politkovskaya press conference room – 0A50 How: […]
Continue ReadingWhen: Wednesday 25 March at 14.30 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics this week include: Debate on the 19 March summit with Council and Commission presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen Debate on how to ensure energy supply, market stability and affordability for industry and citizens EU-US […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia has announced the launch of 16 low-orbit satellites, signalling its ambition to create a competitor to Elon Musk‘s Starlink network. The aerospace firm Bureau 1440, which is developing […]
Continue ReadingParts of the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf could be hit by strong thunderstorms later this week. Major highways and airports in the region could be inundated.
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/24/2026 – 14:37 GMT+1 The European Commission has delayed the presentation of a highly anticipated proposal to permanently ban the imports of Russian oil, as the war in the Middle East continues to send shockwaves across energy markets and keep the Brent barrel above $100. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING It also comes amid a tense […]
Continue ReadingFrank-Walter Steinmeier speaks about the Iran War in a speech on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Foreign Office.Image: keystone Mar 24, 2026, 2:34 p.mMar 24, 2026, 2:34 p.m German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is extremely critical of the Iran war started by Israel and the USA – and calls for more distance […]
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