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Spain's EU presidency overshadowed by political crisis (part 2)

It's not often that an EU member state decides to hold a national election just as it takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union. But that's exactly what the Spanish government did on July 23, just three weeks after starting its six-month stint at the helm of the…

France 24 · Nov 10, 2023

Spain's EU presidency overshadowed by political crisis (part 1)

It's not often that an EU member state decides to hold a national election just as it takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union. But that's exactly what the Spanish government did on July 23, just three weeks after starting its six-month stint at the helm of the…

France 24 · Nov 10, 2023

EU strikes landmark deal on law to restore and protect nature

Legislation will set targets to restore 20% of EU land and seas by 2030, and 90% of degraded habitats by 2050

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 625

Ukraine strikes FSB base in Skadovsk, Kherson region, say reports; private abortion clinics shut down in illegally occupied Crimea

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023

The Guardian view on the EU and Ukraine: creating a new Europe will take time

Editorial: Brussels was right to recommend that accession talks should begin with Kyiv. But the road ahead will be long and complex

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023

Ukraine sees NATO air technology as key to a breakthrough on the ground

Air wars heat up over Ukraine as ground battles hit a stalemate, while on the diplomatic front, the EU warms up to Kyiv.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023

EU opens probe into TikTok, YouTube and Google over child protection

The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2023

Apple suffers setback in fight against EU order to pay £11bn tax bill in Ireland

Top adviser to European court of justice says ruling three years ago in tech giant’s favour should be set aside

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023

Who is Suella Braverman? Home secretary under pressure after accusing police of bias

Outspoken Braverman has attracted criticism from her own party as well as the opposition

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Spanish PM Sánchez set to stay in power with controversial Catalan amnesty deal

Socialist party wins separatist support with offer that has provoked furious opposition, protests and questions from Brussels

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023