The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Recent incursions into NATO territory and manpower shortages faced by the Ukrainian armed forces have accelerated advances in drone technology. No longer just complementary to traditional warfare, they are a necessity on the frontline against Russia – and increasingly on Europe’s eastern flank.

Incumbent FIA president has clinched another four-year term leading the federation

These funds were frozen under sanctions imposed by the EU following Russia's full-scale invasion

The European Commission’s fine on social media platform X and Donald Trump’s criticism of European leadership marked a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the EU-US relationship under too much strain, and what lies ahead?

Rory McIlroy is odds-on favorite to win the 2025 BBC SPOTY award, and here's the 5 main reasons why he should be lifting the trophy on December 18

Warning comes after head of Nato called Europe ‘Russia’s next target’ and said countries must prepare for ‘scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured’

Bart De Wever will also discuss migration, security and economy ahead of coalition of the willing meeting and EU summit next week

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