Latest headlines from around the world.
Brussels launched an age checking app. Hackers say it takes 2 minutes to break it.
Cyber experts say they have found holes in Brussels' age verification app, despite claims by the EU executive that it is "technically ready.”
Britain’s bitter assisted dying debate is about to come roaring back to life
Supporters of assisted dying plan an unprecedented gambit to break a deadlock in the U.K. parliament that may unleash a level of rancor not seen since the Brexit era.
Cyprus hopes EU summit can do what travel ads can’t: Bring tourists back
The island’s biggest industry has taken a hit from the war in Iran — now Nicosia is betting a parade of EU leaders can help revive it.
Trump turns totally toxic for Europe’s far right
"Proximity with the United States in the current context did not go down well with Hungarian voters," said a senior official from France's National Rally party.
Farage throws a wildcard into Scotland’s elections
Miles from victory, Reform UK are still playing an outsize role in the race to run Scotland.
Fighter pilot Rumen Radev looks to break Bulgaria’s political deadlock
Radev is vowing to combat the country's oligarchs and mafia, but his Kremlin-aligned positions on Ukraine have sparked concern.
Iran crisis shoves Europe’s economic woes off summit agenda
War in Middle East will upend leaders' plans to talk about the bloc's economy and budget next week.
Hedge funds think they can make a killing on Trump tariff refunds
Financiers in London, New York and beyond eye big paydays as cash-strapped firms sell refunds at a discount.
Carney and Stubb: Two centrist dads trying to save the world
The leaders of Canada and Finland are running partners and friends who text each other regularly. Can they build a new transatlantic alliance in the age of Trump?
Ukraine races to secure air defense as global demand surges
Limited stockpiles and slow industrial ramp-up leave Ukraine leaning on U.S.-backed systems despite push for European solutions.
Inside the Starmer foreign policy team trying to survive in Trump’s world
POLITICO spoke to 23 current and former U.K. government aides and politicians to map the network advising the British PM at a moment of crisis.
Péter Magyar maps out grand bargain to reset Hungary’s ties with Brussels
Hungary's new leader is racing against the clock to regain access to billions of euros in EU funds, but must at the same time satisfy many demands from Brussels.
Giorgia Meloni’s problem from hell: Donald Trump
The Italian prime minister was caught on Monday between loyalty to the U.S. president and risking her political capital with conservative voters.
EU leaders cheer Orbán’s defeat
“Welcome back to Europe!” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote in a social media post.
Bulgaria’s elections are not for sale, PM insists as he vows crackdown on tampering
Sofia is battling to fend off meddling, as the country heads into yet another vote.
Orbán just lost his populist touch
The Hungarian PM misread his electorate by bashing the EU and Ukraine. Instead, people cared more about his cronyism and economic mismanagement.
Magyar plans to transform Hungary’s defense — if he beats Orbán
The opposition leader wants to boost defense spending, target industrial corruption and reset trust with NATO allies.
