A European Parliament debate on the situation in Ceuta on Tuesday descended into a bitter internal clash between the political groups backing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, just one day before her landmark State of the Union address. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The two main groups underpinning the centrist majority…

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‘Technical aspects’ to be agreed for Patriots production in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that technical details still need to be agreed with the United States before Patriot air-defence missile production can begin in Ukraine. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would allow Kyiv to manufacture them. “And now, after our agreement…

Trump turns NATO spending fight into win for US defense companies

President Donald Trump is returning from the annual NATO summit in Turkey having secured several deals involving allies investing in U.S. defense companies and moving to expand production in Europe. The White House on Thursday released a fact sheet outlining $3 billion in deals and joint ventures involving U.S. defense…

Is Belgium a narco-state? Brussels Mayor and N-VA opposition debate

Published on 09/07/2026 – 20:30 GMT+2 Belgium’s drug problem is centered on one word: Antwerp. Europe’s second biggest port has become one of Europe’s main entry points for drugs from Latin America. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Last year alone, Belgian authorities seized 55 tons of cocaine – but officials openly admit that…

Poland jails former Russian opposition activist and wife for spying

A Polish court jailed a former Russian opposition activist and his wife for spying for Moscow on Thursday and also accused them of organising a parcel containing explosives. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Authorities in Warsaw have warned of Russian sabotage acts in Poland since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four…

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