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The European Commission has announced a package of measures, 'AccelerateEU', to ease the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, including cutting electricity taxes and loosening state aid rules. The plan stops short of a windfall tax on oil and gas companies, despite calls from five EU finance ministers.
A new report shows the number of foreign-born residents in the EU reached a record 64.2 million in 2025, up 2.1 million from 2024. Germany remains the top host country with 18 million residents, while Spain saw the fastest growth, adding 700,000 in a year.
The European Union is expected to approve a €90bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary agreed to lift its veto, following Ukraine's promise to restore Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline. The loan, vital for Ukraine's war effort, had been blocked since February over Budapest's demand for resumed oil deliveries. Diplomatic sources and EU officials confirmed the breakthrough ahead of formal approval.
Australia's eSafety Commission has issued legally enforceable transparency notices to major gaming platforms including Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam, demanding details on how they protect children from sexual predators and radicalization. The move follows research showing nine in 10 Australian children aged 8 to 17 play online games, and comes amid broader regulatory efforts after a ban on under-16s from social media. Roblox has announced restricted accounts for younger users in response.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi cautioned that any US-Iran nuclear agreement lacking IAEA verification would be meaningless, describing it as an 'illusion of an agreement.' He also discussed the risks of a US invasion of Iran and voiced concerns about a potential nuclear arms race.
The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary's 2021 anti-LGBTQ laws breach EU law and values, marking a historic finding. The ruling comes as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who defeated Viktor Orbán, faces pressure to address the legislation and unblock frozen EU funds.
A trial has started in Istanbul over the deaths of four members of a German family who died in Turkey last year, with six people charged with negligent homicide. The case is among several developments in Germany, including the start of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue and an extortion case targeting baby food maker HiPP.
Mirra Andreeva moved up to 8th place in the WTA Rankings after a strong performance in Stuttgart, though reports differ on her exact position and points. The 18-year-old, competing under a neutral status, continues to rise in tennis despite the backdrop of IOC recommendations barring Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Austrian authorities arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the discovery of rat poison in jars of HiPP baby food, which led to a product recall. The suspect faces charges related to endangering the public and attempted grievous bodily harm. HiPP stated it was the victim of an extortion attempt.
A new report finds that more than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing for national security, leaving them vulnerable to a potential US 'kill switch'. The analysis highlights concerns over geopolitical tensions and legal frameworks like the CLOUD Act.
President Trump said the Israeli and Lebanese leaders could speak for the first time in decades, but Lebanese officials quickly pushed back, saying no such call is likely before a ceasefire. Domestic pressure and Hezbollah opposition are cited as obstacles.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, insisting 'Iran is coming for sure' despite the ongoing war with the US and Israel. The announcement comes amid security concerns and Iran's request to relocate matches, which FIFA has rejected.
Die Zeit has launched an online search tool that allows people to find out if their ancestors were members of the Nazi Party, using millions of digitized membership cards. The tool has been accessed millions of times since its release, prompting both discoveries and reflection.
FIFA has introduced new, more expensive ticket categories for the 2026 World Cup, with top prices for some matches exceeding $4,000 and the final reaching nearly $11,000. The move has drawn criticism from fans and officials, while FIFA defends the pricing as reflecting US market conditions.
Carlos Queiroz has been appointed head coach of Ghana's national football team, the Ghana Football Association announced. The 73-year-old Portuguese takes over from Otto Addo with less than two months before the 2026 World Cup, where Ghana will face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has cleared Axel Springer's £575m takeover of the Telegraph, citing no grounds for intervention. The German publisher expects to complete the deal by the end of June, ending nearly three years of ownership uncertainty.
Peter Magyar, whose Tisza party decisively won Hungary's election, has pledged to repair ties with the EU, fight corruption, and end Orbán's 16-year rule. In his first major press conference, he also addressed relations with Russia and the US, and his stance on Ukraine's EU membership.
Germany's parliament approved a temporary fuel tax cut of €0.17 per liter as prices at the pump soar due to the Iran war and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. The government has also introduced a rule limiting gas stations to one price increase per day, but critics question whether savings will reach consumers and whether the rule might actually push prices higher.
European consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as petrol prices soar following the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran. Registrations of battery-electric cars climbed 51% in March across 15 key EU markets, with Norway leading at 98% of new car sales. Chinese EV brands are poised to benefit from the surge, while the crisis has also sparked fuel protests and raised concerns about the pace of the green transition.
UN Watch has called on democratic nations to justify their support for the election of countries with poor human rights records to key UN positions, including Iran's nomination to a policy-making committee and the election of China, Cuba, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan to the NGO committee. The US was the only member state to formally object, citing concerns about 'fitness' for such roles.