Briefing: Germany detains two of suspected spying for Russia
Strategic angle: The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Europe
Latest Europe stories from World.
Briefing: World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU
Strategic angle: Fans are urging the EU to intervene as World Cup ticket prices soar, with one seat reselling for over €163,000.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: France's traditional chocolate Easter eggs get a makeover
Strategic angle: Easter is just around the corner, and that means chocolate is taking centre stage.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: France takes small steps to mitigate fuel price rise amid Middle East war
Strategic angle: The French government has announced measures to limit the impact of rising crude oil prices on consumers and businesses.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: Revolut profits surge to record £1.7bn
Strategic angle: UK fintech benefited from growing market share and fees from card payments
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin to get Senate committee vote
President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace Kristi Noem.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis
Strategic angle: Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan aims to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: The end of the beach break? Why more travellers are swapping sunbathing for active holidays
Strategic angle: European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: State pensions in Europe: Where do they best cover the cost of living?
Strategic angle: State pensions as a share of living costs vary widely across Europe, with Northern and Western regions often meeting basic expenses, while Eastern Europe and the Balkans struggle.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
Strategic angle: India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: Estée Lauder nears deal to combine with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig
Strategic angle: Tie-up between US and Spanish groups would create a $40bn beauty giant
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Johannes Hahn resigns as EU special envoy for Cyprus, citing 'other commitments'
Strategic angle: Hahn steps down from his role after being appointed in May 2025, following extensive negotiations by Cypriot leadership.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports amid TSA funding impasse
President Donald Trump warns of deploying ICE agents to US airports if Congress does not fund airport security amid a government shutdown.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Former French rugby star Serge Blanco wins bid for Biarritz mayor
Strategic angle: Legendary French rugby player Serge Blanco successfully entered politics in Biarritz, winning the municipal election.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: After strong showing in France's major cities, will left even qualify for 2027 presidential runoff?
Strategic angle: Carys Garland discusses insights from Renaud Foucart on the evolving political landscape in France post-municipal elections.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Former French PM Lionel Jospin dies at 88
The former Prime Minister of France, Lionel Jospin, has passed away at the age of 88.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war
Strategic angle: Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: A Paint Shop Worker Asked Reddit What Embargoed Secret Car He Was Painting
Strategic angle: Someone at a German paint shop posted photos of a mystery car and accidentally unveiled Brabus's most ambitious project.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Is this the beginning of the end for the Metaverse?
Strategic angle: Five years and more than $80 billion later, Mark Zuckerberg's virtual reality dream seems to be being dismantled, and replaced with equally ambitious AI projects.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Trending tickers: Tesla, Alphabet, Synopsys and Endeavour Mining
Strategic angle: Yahoo Finance UK
Editorial Staff Mar 23