Briefing: Six nations say ready to boost 'efforts to ensure safe passage' in Hormuz
Strategic angle: Six Western allies express commitment to ensuring safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Europe
Latest Europe stories from World.
Briefing: Stocks and bonds tumble as investors price in ‘protracted energy shock’
Strategic angle: Iranian strikes on Qatari natural gas complex send US and European markets reeling
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: French mayors: Throwing in the sash?
Strategic angle: The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Air pollution linked to greater health risks in poorer European regions, study finds
Strategic angle: In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing at least four civilians in Kabul strike
The Taliban government claims airstrikes by Pakistan's military targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital, resulting in civilian casualties.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to at least 27
Strategic angle: Two people have died since the epidemic came to light at the weekend, centered on the University of Kent in southeastern Canterbury and a local nightclub popular with students.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu
Strategic angle: Britain has rolled out the red carpet for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?
Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal
Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Six little known facts about Cáceres, Spain's candidate for European Capital of Culture 2031
Strategic angle: The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Here are six curiosities that highlight its history and attractions.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe
Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war
Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Trump sails into battle with Lloyd’s of London
Strategic angle: The market’s historic strength in marine war insurance is being challenged by the US
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: London Wants SUV Drivers To Pay More Over One Statistic Critics Call ‘Ridiculous’
Strategic angle: The rise of bigger cars in London prompts debate over fees, safety, and how much space vehicles should take in the city.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Macron denounces far right and hard left, saying they 'remain dangerous'
Strategic angle: In his first public comments since the first round of municipal elections, President Emmanuel Macron warned against parties making 'deals' with the 'extremes.'
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Beirut building collapses amid fresh Israeli strikes in capital city's centre
Strategic angle: Intense Israeli strikes lead to building collapse in Beirut, raising death toll to at least 900 since early March.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Leapmotor Will Soon Start Building EVs In Spain
Strategic angle: The Chinese brand is expected to use Stellantis' plant in Zaragoza to build the B10.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack
Strategic angle: European countries are reluctant to get involved in the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran, seeing it as a war of choice rather than necessity.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?
Strategic angle: With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.
Editorial Staff Mar 18