The Latest Breaking News from Antonio Costa

The meeting of top Chinese and EU officials will be overshadowed by old grievances, even as Beijing tries to hit reset.

Poland is ending its presidency of the European Union. The country has presided over EU Council meetings since 1 January 2025. "Your presidency has been difficult, but you have made it," said Ursula von der Leyen to Donald Tusk at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday.

Amid Trump’s disrespect of old allies, EU and Canada vow more support for Ukraine and joint work on climate crisis

European leaders are treading a delicate line between tepid support for the US strikes, with entreaties for a return to diplomacy. The Iranians don't seem eager to return to negotiations however.

Iran claims no nuclear leakage detected so far at the sites attacked by the US: On Friday, before the latest bombings, Director General Rafael Grossi said radioactive release could endanger the public in Iran.

Sir Keir Starmer said the deal would lead to cheaper prices in shops and boost the economy by cutting red tape.

London and Brussels to remove selected post-Brexit barriers as Trump’s global disruptions drive return to closer ties.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted ‘practical solutions which get the best for the British people’.

The deal means European vessels will enjoy the same post-Brexit access they have had until 2038, 12 years after the current arrangement expires.

Disagreements over fishing rights and youth mobility are understood to have presented last-minute stumbling blocks for a deal with the EU

Housing is unaffordable. Migrants are a flashpoint issue. The far right is here to stay. And Portugal is deeply divided.