We need a a whole-of-society approach to intelligence

If Western countries are to withstand the aggression waged by various rivals and their proxies, sharing insights from the front line is the only way forward โ€” and today, that includes businesses.

If you think Trumpโ€™s migration policies are extreme, look at the EUโ€™s

As the anti-immigrant feeling surges in popularity in Europe, its leaders are embracing formerly taboo approaches to their borders.

Keir Starmerโ€™s victory party turns sour

Britain’s new prime minister has suffered a turbulent start to his premiership.

When UK party conferences go wrong

Despite the best efforts of party bigwigs, Britainโ€™s annual gatherings of political animals frequently descend into chaos.

Spanish court opens investigation into fatal shark attack off Canary Islands

German woman was travelling on UK-flagged catamaran when incident happened, says Spainโ€™s rescue serviceA court in Spain has opened an investigation into the death of a German woman who died after being attacked by a shark while sailing 270 nautical mil…

Meet the commissioners: Class of 2024

Everything you need to know about Ursula von der Leyen’s team for her second term.

German officials claim Poland sabotaged investigation into Nord Stream explosions

A Polish official denied the accusation, calling it โ€œcompletely unfounded.โ€

Von der Leyen 2.0 Commission takes shape: Gender parity under scrutiny amid big political in-tray

It hasnโ€™t been smooth sailing this summer for Ursula von der Leyen, who was voted in as EU Commission president for a second term in July.ย  She had asked national capitals to put forward two candidates for her new Commission, one female and one male, …

How to rein in Russiaโ€™s shadow fleet

The countries buying oil transported by these dark vessels could be more receptive to nudges, as they, too, face significant risks.

Mike Lynch confirmed dead after yacht sank off Sicily coast during storm

Tech tycoon, 59, was among six people missing since early hours of Monday morning when Bayesian yacht capsizedThe British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been confirmed dead by search and rescue authorities after his yacht sank off the coast of Sicily…

โ€˜We didnโ€™t see it comingโ€™: the tumultuous Sicilian night that took down the Bayesian

Witnesses tell of โ€˜absurd tragedyโ€™ and a mother describes how she fought to save her child from drowning The 12 holidaying passengers had come from the UK, the US, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland, occupying six luxurious suites of Bayesian, a 56-metre-…

Britons, Americans and Canadian missing after storm sinks yacht off Sicily โ€“ video

Four Britons, two Americans and a Canadian are missing after a superyacht with 22 people onboard sank in a storm off the coast of Sicily. The tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, 59, known for being the founder of Autonomy, is understood to be one of the four…

Germany issued arrest warrant for Ukrainian over Nord Stream bombing, reports say

The suspect was able to evade the arrest warrant.

Ukraine war briefing: White House queries objectives of Kursk incursion

Patriot missile seeker production ramps up at Boeing; Harris running mate Tim Walz seen as strong Ukraine supporter. What we know on day 897The White House was contacting Ukraine to learn the โ€œobjectivesโ€ of a major incursion across the border into Rus…

How Biden could actually be replaced at the Democratic convention

Democratsโ€™ foremost expert on party rules explains how Biden could be pushed aside.

Ukraine seizes cargo ship, alleging grain shipments via Crimea

The vessel under flag of Cameroon is suspected of visiting Sevastopol in November 2023 and May of this year.

Thirteen people appear in Greek court on charges of causing Hydra forest fire

Fireworks allegedly launched from superyacht led to blaze that destroyed large swath of islandโ€™s only pine forestThirteen people were brought before a Greek public prosecutor on Sunday after being arrested in connection with a forest fire ignited on th…

Vandenbroucke is a top pick for EU health commissioner. But the chances are slim.

Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has a great CV for the EU’s top health post. But will Belgium let him go?

Graffiti-covered door from French revolutionary wars found in Kent

Markings include public executions and a sailing ship chiselled into door in 1790s by bored English soldiers A scratched wooden door found by chance at the top of a medieval turret has been revealed to be an โ€œastonishingโ€ graffiti-covered relic from t…

At least 50 people feared drowned after boat from Senegal sinks off Canary island

Nine people rescued from boat sailing perilous Atlantic route that reportedly left Senegal with 60 people onboard nine days agoAt least 50 people are feared to have drowned after a boat sailing the perilous Atlantic route from west Africa to Europe beg…

As Russiaโ€™s shadow fleet menaces Sweden, hereโ€™s how the EU could help

Though it’s impossible to block this subversive armada, there are steps the bloc could take that would at least make Russia’s business harder to execute.

โ€˜Russia doesnโ€™t careโ€™: Sweden sounds alarm over unsafe oil fleet

Foreign minister warns of environmental catastrophe in Baltic Sea as he accuses Moscow of using unseaworthy vesselsRussia appears prepared to create โ€œenvironmental havocโ€ by sailing unseaworthy oil tankers through the Baltic Sea in breach of all mariti…

The shameful abandonment of seafarers

An increasing number of sailors are being abandoned by their vesselsโ€™ owners, left stuck on board sometimes for months or even years.

US lawmakers press for more answers on Bidenโ€™s Gaza pier

Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he has โ€œvery serious questions about how the construction will be done, with the assurance of safety to our troops.โ€

โ€˜Lifelineโ€™ aid ship for Gaza finally sets sail from Cyprus

The trip is expected to take two days.

Gaza food aid ship stuck at Cyprus with โ€˜technical difficultiesโ€™

Vessel carrying 200 tonnes of provisions to alleviate looming famine now not sailing from Larnaca on Sunday as plannedAn aid ship carrying 200 tonnes of food to alleviate looming famine in the Gaza Strip remained docked in Cyprus on Sunday night, despi…

We need to be more aware of the spies in our midst

Knowing about the massive amounts of spying taking place can make one paranoid. But the best antidote to widespread espionage isnโ€™t fear โ€” it’s awareness.

New Houthi attack risks โ€˜environmental disaster,โ€™ says US

The attacked ship’s cargo of fertilizer could spill into the Red Sea, US defense officials said.

Belgium sends warship to Red Sea

Western coalition faces Iran-backed Houthi rebels in crucial maritime waterway.

Social enterprise offers young people paid opportunity to protect UK oceans

Sea Ranger Service will offer the chance to carry out maintenance work and climate research on sailing vesselsA social enterprise has launched offering people between the ages of 18 and 29 the chance to protect the seas around the UK while getting paid…

Greek ship hit by missile as Houthis ramp up Red Sea attacks

24 crew members are safe following strike.

Middle East crisis: US blames Houthis after ship hit by missile off Yemen

The vessel was struck from above by a rocket, UK monitoring center says.

Houthis vow to continue Red Sea attacks despite US-led strikes

Iranian-backed rebel group has for months been launching drone strikes against vessels along the global trade artery.

The Middle East is on fire: What you need to know about the Red Sea crisis

Iran wants to take its fight against Israel global โ€” but just how bad could things get?

Northern Europeโ€™s new naval priority: Submarine sabotage

After damage to a Baltic Sea pipeline, Western navies are deploying to the region in an effort to protect vulnerable infrastructure.

What is the idea (or word) that will define 2024?

POLITICOโ€™s columnists weigh in with their predictions for the year ahead.

British destroyer to police Red Sea as part of US task force

Houthi rebels from Yemen upend global maritime trade.

How Eva met Francesco: The golden couple at the heart of Europeโ€™s Qatargate scandal

The love story behind the biggest scandal to ever hit the European Parliament โ€” and the cozy, transactional world in which it took place.

Giorgia Meloni

Doer No. 1 โ€” Italy

โ€˜Heโ€™s a dictatorโ€™: Biden claims progress in Xi meeting, but deep fault lines remain

High-stakes summit between the two leaders comes a year after their last face-to-face meeting.

Judgment day for Rishi Sunak as Supreme Court rules on Rwanda deportation plan

POLITICO maps the winding journey to the top court for the U.K. government’s flagship plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Storm Ciarรกn kills at least 15 across western Europe as floods strike Italy

Tuscany is in a state of emergency and three people died when their sailing boat capsized off PortugalAt least six people have died in severe flooding in Tuscany, central Italy and three in Portugal, bringing to 15 the provisional death toll across wes…

We need a ‘very clear target’ for EU enlargement: EU reform expert Daniela Schwarzer

How can a much bigger European Union function effectively? Will key national interests be overridden for the benefit of collective decision-making? How should European institutions and budgets adapt to a union of more than 30 members? These are some o…

UK fined โ‚ฌ32m over yacht fuels used in last days as EU member

European court of justice says UK failed to ban red diesel on private pleasure boats within time limit prescribedThe UK has been fined โ‚ฌ32m (ยฃ28m) by the European court of justice (ECJ) over yacht fuels used in the dying days of EU membership.In a sign…