Poland's ruling party and the Roman Catholic church have put a Polish region at risk of losing €2.5bn by enforcing its anti-LGBTI "declaration".

EU strategic autonomy matters to Beijing because in the latter's reading, the US is trying to use the EU to contain China.

An illegal rave in Italy lasted six days and turned into complete chaos, while the police was unable to end the party.

The Taliban will collapse if its hardline ethos is undermined and rival factions start playing ball with other extremist groups.

EU ministers have condemned Belarus' use of refugees to "attack" Europe, as Lithuania called for sanctions against countries and companies helping Minsk to do it.

Counterfeiters face prison sentences of up to five years and fines of up to €150,000. Those who use fake health passes could spend three years behind bars.