The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ryanair passenger numbers pass 20m a month amid 5% fall in fares

Shares rise despite a drop in carrier’s revenues, which Michael O’Leary says will last until spring 2025

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024

Ukraine war: away from the battlefield the diplomatic wrangling hots up with Modi visit to Kyiv

Ukraine’s three-week incursion has been countered recently by an intensifying Russian drone campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure. Russian troops have also made steady gains in the battle for the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

UK ports given £10.5m to prepare for EU biometric checks

The Port of Dover, Channel tunnel and St Pancras International will increase facilities to avoid tailbacks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024

Spanish PM to visit Mauritania, Senegal to address migration surge

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to Mauritania, Gambia and Senegal Tuesday as part of his focus on curbing migration to the Canary Islands, which have seen a surge of arrivals from West Africa this year.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2024

Even after the government’s aviation crackdown, Australia will lag behind on flyers’ rights

When it comes to consumer protections for airline passengers, Australia has long been dragging its feet.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

What is Telegram? What you need to know about messaging app after CEO Pavel Durov banned from leaving France

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris over the weekend, accused of enabling illicit activities, including drug trafficking and the distribution of child abuse images on his platform

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024

Afghanistan Taliban Govt Rejects Criticism Of Morality Law As 'Arrogance'

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities responded on Monday to criticism of recently codified morality rules, saying rejecting the legislation without understanding Islamic law showed "arrogance".

International Business Times · Aug 26, 2024

Arresting Telegram’s Pavel Durov could be a smart move. Tech bosses care more about themselves than you

He has been praised for refusing to share data with the Kremlin. But if targeting CEOs worries Musk, Zuckerberg et al, so be it, says tech writer Chris Stokel-Walker

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Dozens of media associations call on EU to suspend treaty with Israel

Some 60 media and rights organisations on Monday urged the European Union to suspend a co-operation accord with Israel and impose sanctions, accusing it of "massacring journalists" in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2024

Experts asked to assess strategic threat to UK as part of defence review

Former Nato chief George Robertson sends 24-page survey to specialists asking for ideas on capability and funding

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024