European energy ministers meet to discuss strategic gas reserve drawdowns

With natural gas futures climbing 18% in a single session, EU officials are considering tapping strategic reserves and accelerating deals with alternative suppliers to shield households from a winter price crunch.

6 hrs ago

European stock markets tumble as DAX and CAC 40 post worst day since 2022

Frankfurt's DAX index fell 4.2% while the Paris CAC 40 dropped 3.8%, wiping out billions in market capitalisation as defence stocks surged and airlines plummeted across the continent.

8 hrs ago

France and Germany issue joint call for UN Security Council session

President Macron and Chancellor Merz released a coordinated statement demanding an urgent Security Council meeting, warning that unilateral military action risks destabilising the entire region.

10 hrs ago

Poland increases eastern border patrols citing heightened security environment

Warsaw has deployed an additional 5,000 troops to its eastern frontier as a precautionary measure, with officials citing the volatile global security climate and ongoing hybrid threats from Belarus.

13 hrs ago