Alasdair Sandford

Ukraine

Ukraine's same-sex marriage drive: 'We're not like homophobic Russia'

A move to legalise same-sex relationships is before parliament, as activists say the lack of equality endangers LGBT+ couples risking their lives in wartime.

11 March 2023

United Kingdom

Dissident republicans suspected of shooting Northern Ireland policeman

Three men have been arrested after an off-duty detective was shot and injured at a sports complex in Omagh, in a suspected sectarian attack.

23 February 2023

World News

Europe is experiencing a winter drought: here's what you should know

Reservoirs and rivers in France, Italy and other parts of the continent are experiencing low water levels usually associated with summer heatwaves.

22 February 2023

Ukraine

Five takeways from the historic EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv

President Zelenskyy and EU leaders discussed Kyiv's candidacy to join the bloc and Russian sanctions at the unprecedented wartime gathering in the Ukrainian capital.

3 February 2023

Europe News

EU-Ukraine summit is 'proof that Russia can't break us' — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leads a top-level EU delegation to Kyiv for a historic summit with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.

3 February 2023

Europe

Post-Brexit Guide: What's been the impact — and how did it happen?

Euronews' updated explainer examines the far-reaching effects of the UK's departure from the EU and the events that led to Brexit.

29 December 2022

Russia

Putin speech delay shows unease over control of war information — ISW

Russian military failures in Ukraine and criticism of Putin's conduct of the war may explain the postponement of his annual address to parliament, a US think-tank says.

15 December 2022

United Kingdom

Four people dead after small migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

Dozens were also rescued after an overnight emergency operation off the coast of Kent in southern England, where many small boats arrive carrying migrants from France.

14 December 2022

United Kingdom

UK eases financial rules in post-Brexit shake-up to boost global clout

The government says it's using "Brexit freedoms" to make the UK more competitive. But critics argue the new measures won't offset damage done by leaving the EU.

9 December 2022

United Kingdom

'Brexit festival' chief insists big cultural event was value for money

The €138m eight-month festival attracted only three million visitors in-person and 15 million online, way short of the 66 million organisers had hoped for.

22 November 2022

United Kingdom

'I believe in Brexit': PM Sunak rejects 'any alignment with EU laws'

The UK prime minister batted away calls from business leaders for looser immigration rules and closer EU ties to overcome labour shortages and trade barriers.

21 November 2022

United Kingdom

Hunt admits Brexit trade barriers but rejects rejoining single market

The UK finance minister acknowledged "trade barriers that exist between us and the EU" but insisted most can be removed over time outside the single market.

18 November 2022

United Kingdom

Hunt strives to play up UK's performance as he sets out austere budget

The UK finance minister said Britain was holding up against "unprecedented global headwinds" as he outlined a severe package of cuts and tax rises.

17 November 2022

United Kingdom

How much is Brexit to blame for the UK's budget 'black hole'?

As Britain's Chancellor tries to plug a €63 billion gap in the public finances, calls are growing among businesses for the UK to rejoin the EU's single market.

17 November 2022

Poland

No indication blast in Poland was a deliberate attack, says NATO chief

Follow Wednesday's developments and reaction after a projectile struck a village inside Poland near the border with Ukraine.

16 November 2022

United Kingdom

UK and France pledge more patrols to prevent migrants crossing Channel

London and Paris have agreed to deploy more resources and to tackle people-trafficking gangs, but critics say the deal fails to address underlying problems.

12 November 2022

United Kingdom

Sunak 'pleased with progress' on Northern Ireland dispute after summit

The UK and Irish prime ministers both welcomed advances in the search for a breakthrough on post-Brexit trading arrangements after Thursday's meeting.

10 November 2022

United Kingdom

Brexit-backing boss says lack of overseas workers crippling UK economy

Simon Wolfson, head of the Next retail chain who backed the UK's exit from the EU, says what has resulted is "not the Brexit I wanted".

10 November 2022

Europe

America votes: What might a Republican victory mean for Europe?

There's concern that success for Trump supporters in Tuesday's vote may jeopardise aid for Ukraine, damage transatlantic ties, and galvanise Europe's far-right.

8 November 2022

Albania

UK 'targeting Albanians' to excuse policy failures, says PM Edi Rama

Albania's prime minister accuses Britain of making a scapegoat of his country's nationals as the cause of the UK's crime and border problems.

2 November 2022