The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Threads: 7 things you need to know about Instagram's Twitter killer

Meta's Twitter rival has just landed to take on Twitter. But what is it and should you sign up? Here's everything you need to know.

TechRadar · Jul 6, 2023

Sunak ‘concerned’ over price tag of rejoining EU science research scheme

The Prime Minister is seeking ‘value for money’ and is still considering a UK-based alternative to the collaboration scheme, said No 10.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

We could have done some things differently, Stormont official tells Covid probe

Dr Denis McMahon outlined challenges that faced Northern Ireland, including instability at Stormont and preparing for Brexit.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Is Threads any good, should you sign up and what is the risk to your Instagram?

There are some dangers to the new platform, which is not yet approved in the EU, with risks to your Instagram account

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023

Brickbat: I Spy

European Union lawmakers say the European Media Freedom Act will give reporters greater protections. But a draft of the measure includes provisions allowing governments to insert spyware into the electronic devices of journalists if they are suspected of communicating with criminals or imperiling national security. The drive to include that…

Reason · Jul 6, 2023

New war could start in Europe as 8,000 troops cross border, with threat of nukes

Tensions are mounting with nations deploying their own forces to protect borders

Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023

An EU mission in Gaza once represented hope. Today, it is a symbol of a sputtering Western vision

The European Union's border-monitoring mission in Gaza once raised Palestinian hopes of independence

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

EU court rejects appeal by Catalan separatist MEPs to revoke immunity ruling

The European Court of Justice has dismissed a challenge brought by three Catalan separatist MEPs over the European Parliament stripping them of their immunity at Spain's request.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2023

EU sets out first-ever soil law to protect food security and slow global heating

Proposal to improve soil health throughout continent by 2050 criticised for lack of legally binding targets

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023

Europe set for 'a proxy war,' warns expert, as '8,000 soldiers' cross border

An expert on international relations has warned that the crossing of 8,000 Wagner troops into Belarus could start a proxy war in Poland, as border countries rush to secure themselves

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023