Europe Rishi Sunak’s “anti-strike” law won’t work – just look at Europe Minimum service levels in western EU countries are often based on mutual agreements between employers and unions rather than the law. By Ido Vock
The underlying tension of Emmanuel Macron’s US state visit Cracks in the transatlantic alliance would threaten the united front against Russia. By Ido Vock
Margrethe Vestager: “Twitter must ensure what is illegal offline is illegal online” The EU commissioner warns that Elon Musk could be on the wrong side of her crusade against Big Tech’s… By Ido Vock
What’s the cost of Qatar’s World Cup? The country’s human rights record and politics have overshadowed the start of the football tournament.
The brutal methods of Russia’s Wagner Group The group’s founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has used the Ukraine war to establish himself in Russian politics. By Ido Vock
Russia in retreat Russia’s military troubles mount in Ukraine, while it finds itself isolated at the G20 summit.
The unlikely success of a Ukrainian football team, with Adam Crafton Shakhtar Donetsk has been unable to play at home since 2014.
Jordan Bardella is the rising star of the French far right The 27-year-old politician replacing Marine Le Pen as head of the National Rally has largely stuck to his predecessor's… By Ido Vock
Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson proves Western support is working The city is the only regional capital Russia was able to capture after invading in February. By Ido Vock