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The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns about inadequate supervision of relaxed state aid rules, which could undermine the internal market.

The arrival of North Koreans in the Russian region of Kursk raises concerns about potential desertions. Ukrainian military officials share their perspectives on the situation.

Aleksej Navalny's recently released memoir, 'Patriot', sheds light on the series of events leading to his untimely demise and the challenges he faced as a Kremlin critic in Russia.

Russia is hosting a BRICS summit with several prominent world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.

Russian film producer Alexander Rodnyansky has been sentenced to 8.5 years in prison by a Russian court for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian armed forces.

The European Court of Auditors warns of an increasing risk that EU funds will be spent twice for the same action.

Russia has long been trying to pull Moldova into its sphere of influence, leading to political divisions and tensions in the Eastern European country. Learn more about the situation in Moldova.

President Maia Sandu of Moldova accuses criminals of attempting to buy 300,000 votes during the recent elections, citing unprecedented levels of interference.

A drone launched from Lebanon hit a building in the city of Caesarea, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a private villa, according to the Israeli army.

Cuba is facing a severe electricity crisis as the entire island is plunged into darkness due to a major power outage.

Rumors are getting stronger about the deployment of a North Korean battalion in Ukraine by the Kremlin. The Ukrainian President and the US express concerns over the alleged involvement of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine.

The recent invasion of the Russian border region Koersk by Ukraine seems to be facing challenges as Russian forces are regaining control of nearly half of the conquered territory.

Russia is angry with South Korea for sending drones with propaganda to North Korea, threatening the 'rule of law' in the country.

Ukraine's use of drones equipped with artificial intelligence is providing advantages in warfare, but moral dilemmas arise from the deployment of AI on the battlefield.

German intelligence services have raised alarms in Berlin about the threat posed by Russia, with a focus on NATO's vulnerability and defensive capacity.

In a surprising turn of events, N-VA emerged as the largest party in Antwerp, defeating the communist party PVDA. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for control over borders to ensure security and minimize illegal migration in Poland.

Russia is accused of executing nine Ukrainian prisoners in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office has announced an investigation into the incident.

Egon Krenz, the last leader of East Germany, remains unchanged in his pro-Russian beliefs since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Despite some former colleagues expressing regret for the dictatorship, Krenz is unapologetic and continues to find support among seniors.

An historic book detailing Napoleon's coronation as Emperor of France has been sold for 29,000 euros at an auction in Brussels, surpassing its starting price of 4000 euros.

Aleksej Navalny, the prominent Russian Kremlin critic, wrote in his posthumous memoir that he believed he would die in prison. The memoir is set to be published on October 22.

Actor Steven Seagal, 72, declares his willingness to give his life for Vladimir Putin in a new documentary called In the name of justice, shared by the Russian state media platform Smotrim.

Former high-ranking German intelligence officer brings attention to Russia's hybrid warfare against Germany, involving sabotage, espionage, and propaganda.

The European Court of Auditors warns about the increasing trend of incorrect spending by the European Union for the third consecutive year.

Iran is constructing a large underground factory in secret, capable of producing ballistic missiles in large quantities, including hypersonic missiles reaching speeds of 18,500 kilometers per hour.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.

EU parliamentarians are gearing up for a confrontational session with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is set to deliver a speech amidst mounting criticism and accusations of corruption.

British critics are overwhelmingly negative about Boris Johnson's book 'Unleashed', with only his own Daily Telegraph being mild. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

Former US President Donald Trump secretly sent a batch of Covid tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin when tests were scarce during the height of the pandemic.

Russian President Putin has stopped visiting his beloved summer residence in the coastal town of Sochi since March due to concerns over his safety, leaving the lavish Bocharov Ruchey estate deserted.