Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a signifi…
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2025 was third warmest year on record in Spain
Spain registered its third-warmest year on record in 2025, with 25 single-day heat records set during the period, national weather…
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Explore Lisbon like a local: seven tips for seven hills
Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are…
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Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
The attack forced commercial flights and airports to be suspended for safety reasons Hegseth says that “ some of Nato’s largest ec…
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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Norway could ban refugees from moving between municipalities, worrying reports about democratic knowledge among youth, and more ne…
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Crimea will turn into an island, Ukraine’s defence minister says in a message to Russia
Ukraine is methodically cutting off ground lines of communication for Russian forces into occupied Crimea, isolating the peninsula…
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Summer of traffic chaos: Swedish drivers warned to expect record roadworks
Drivers heading out on Sweden's roads this summer should prepare for more closures than usual, with a record number of roadworks u…
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OpenAI to launch its first Nordic office in Stockholm
OpenAI, the American company behind the tool ChatGPT, is set to open its first Nordic office in Stockholm during the second half o…
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Finance minister defends Sweden's economy as Riksbank flags potential interest rate hike
The Swedish government is sticking to its outlook for the country's economy, forecasting GDP growth of 2.3 percent this year – ide…
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Heatwaves in France: nearly 5,400 deaths a year and inequalities in heat exposure
Two studies reported by France Info warn about the health impact of heatwaves in France, highlighting greater risks in poorly insu…
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Switzerland's Art Basel sees Picasso and Hockney paintings sold for millions
Art Basel made a splashy debut this week despite global turbulence, with an eight-figure sale for a Picasso during an invite-only …
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Ukraine hits Moscow with 'large-scale' attack, oil refinery strike 'justified', Zelensky says
Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery …
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UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash
Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platfo…
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What to know if you’re staying in an Airbnb in France this summer
Like many countries around Europe, France is clamping down on the rental platform Airbnb, which is accused of creating housing sho…
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Pioneering US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award
US astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to take part in a lunar mission, was on Wednesday named the winner of a top Spanish p…
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How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia
Former sports official Anatol Kotau was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. DW and its partners investigated his…
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French Expression of the Day: Mettre son grain de sel
In English a grain of salt indicates scepticism, but the French expression has a totally different meaning.
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Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders
Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French…
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Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in local UK poll pivotal to PM's fate
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popu…
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'Massive' Ukrainian drone attack targets Moscow oil refinery, local authorities say
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.
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What kind of bad conduct could get you kicked out of Sweden?
In this week's podcast: a tough week for Sweden's Prime Minister, a vote to end permanent residency for some group, Left Party eje…
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Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?
Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.
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Europe Today: NATO, Ukraine and the battle over Europe's future budget
NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chie…
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Trump calls Modi ‘most beautiful man’ during press conference – while Indian PM takes no questions
The flattering comments from Trump come a week after India urges US to halt strikes on shipping following three attacks on Indian…