Seamus Kearney

Precious gems stolen in daylight robbery at Louvre museum in Paris, Former French president Sarkozy to start five-year jail sentence, Could Putin be arrested if he enters Hungary to meet Trump? And… Audio

Big demonstrations in European capitals against war in Gaza, far-right leaders hail win by populist billionaire in Czech election, Georgian PM accuses EU of attempting to meddle in its affairs, and… Audio

UK and several EU nations join others in recognising Palestinian state, NATO begins air defence mission over Poland using UK jets. Audio

Seamus Kearney has the latest news from Europe, including hock as govt building burns in Kyiv after Russian strikes, and Portugal investigates the cause of deadly cable car crash. Audio

Ukraine marks Anniversary Day by vowing to continue fight for freedom, Sweden reverses decades-old policy of phasing out nuclear energy, figures show Europe's summer of wildfires worst on record, and… Audio

EU throws its weight behind Ukraine's President Zelensky ahead of Putin-Trump meeting. Audio

Germany, France & UK band together for revived European axis, Kremlin brushes off likely impact of 18th package of EU sanctions, and the French PM sparks budget row over plan to scrap two public… Audio

Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney talks about commemorations in Bosnia-Herzegovina to mark 30 years since the Srebrenica massacre. Audio

Banned pride event in Budapest grows into anti-Orban rally while protests in Venice force change of venue for the Bezos' wedding. Audio

EU voices fears about "radioactive release" in Israel-Iran conflict, coordinated protests in southern EU states begin against 'overtourism'. Audio

Three EU countries go to the polls in "Super Sunday" elections and European leaders will attempt to talk to Trump ahead of Putin talks. Audio

Trump-aligned candidate leads Romania's presidential race, German spy agency classifies far-right AfD party as extremist, Vatican installs chimney for conclave smoke signals, and a spate of… Audio

The European Union takes its time to react to Trump's tariffs, seeking unity, France's Le Pen vows to fight court ban on running for president and Hungary pulls out of International Criminal Court.  Audio

EU nations want to snap up US researchers sidelined by Trump, Poland and Baltic states to pull out of global landmine treaty, and Finland named happiest country for 8th year in a row. Audio

A shift to the right after elections in Germany, relations with the US plummet as Ukraine marks war anniversary, and the Pope is in critical condition.  Audio

Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney Audio

Seamus Kearney speaks with Kathryn about Donald Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland, the German election campaign heats up and Lukashenko looking set for seventh term as president of Belarus.

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at how political instability in two of the continent's biggest economies is putting the brake on decision making Audio