The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Everything tainted by Johnson’s lies needs to be undone. That includes his Brexit

The prime minister’s exit not only disgraces him and his party – it indicts the fast-unravelling project that brought him to No 10, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022

Safe and legal routes are way to combat people smuggling, says Lord Dubs

The Labour peer described the Kindertransport scheme, which saved 10,000 children from persecution, as a ‘pretty generous gesture by this country’.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Russia warns Lithuania it could take 'harsh' measures over Kaliningrad transit

Russia warned Lithuania and the European Union on Friday that it could adopt "harsh measures" against them if the transit of some goods to and from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad did not resume.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Five ways that the super-strong US dollar could hurt the world economy

The US dollar has been on a major surge against major global currencies in the past year, recently hitting levels not seen in 20 years. It has gained 15% against the British pound, 16% against the euro and 23% against the Japanese yen.

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2022

Helicopter And Plane Belonging To Putin Ally Seized And Gifted To Ukrainian Armed Forces

A helicopter and an airplane belonging to Viktor Medvedchuk and his family have been seized by Ukrainian authorities and handed over to the Armed Forces.

Zenger · Jul 8, 2022

Hotspots where roaming could see your bill soar by £45 including Egypt and Morocco

Roaming fees for EU countries usually come to less than £14 for a week’s holiday and are free for O2 and Virgin Media customers, but many countries further afield will cost you a lot more

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022

Russia's Lavrov not present in afternoon G20 meeting - EU foreign policy chief

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was not present for much of the afternoon session of a G20 meeting in Bali on Friday and left the room after giving his remarks, the European Union's foreign policy chief said.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Holiday hotspots that could land travellers with huge mobile phone bills - how to cut costs

Those travelling to Egypt could face a £787 bill for using 1gb of data, making 20 minutes worth of calls and sending 10 texts a day.

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Risk of ‘conflict and strife’ in Europe over energy crisis, EU deputy warns

Exclusive: Frans Timmermans says short-term return to fossil fuels needed to head off threat of civil unrest

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022

Lavrov walks out of G20 talks after denying Russia is causing food crisis

Russian foreign minister accuses the west of frenzied criticism over his country’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022