Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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The world’s best skylines have just been named – and none of the top 10 are in Europe
Asia dominated the list, with eight spots making the top 10 across China, Malaysia and Japan.
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La Cabina/El Televisor review – horror and anxiety on the air and down the line in Franco’s Spain
José Luis López Vázquez’s phone box nightmare is short and sharp but Narciso Ibáñez Serrador’s TV fever dream overplays its hand T…
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Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike
Mayor of Russian capital claims about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirts Ukr…
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Tashkent forum unveils new roadmap for investment and growth
Nearly 4,000 participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Tashkent as government leaders, international financial institu…
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Austria’s inflation rate rose in May and the government has approved a €19.5 billion ÖBB rail investment plan, plus more stories f…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says phone call with Trump and Macron after G7 ‘could change a great deal’
Macron says Trump 'took note of fact Russia does not want peace'
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EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget
Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.
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These luxury European hotels have been included in a new hall of fame list
From Paris and Monte Carlo to Lake Como and St Moritz, nine of Europe's most iconic luxury hotels have earned places in Esquire's …
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Heatwaves hit Europe: How to stay cool when it really matters
Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.
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From France to Italy: European lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm pile up
Cases are being heard before courts in Italy and France, while the family of a Scottish teen is part of a lawsuit in the United St…
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Latest news bulletin | June 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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Severe drought, energy shortages and food insecurity: What El Niño could mean for Europe this year
This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human well…
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Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war
Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its war Russian spy drones flying int…
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Ten years on, we’re living with the ghosts of Brexit. Reform and Restore know that – the rest are playing catch-up | Aditya Chakrabortty
Starmer’s EU reset is aimed at the conference room. Meanwhile Farage and the hard right mine ethnic resentment on the streets What…
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Ronaldo fails to score in Portugal opener as matchday one of World Cup group stages come to a close
Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tou…
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Moment Trump signs US-Iran deal at Palace of Versailles
Video released by the French presidency shows Donald Trump signing an agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran during a dinner …
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Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – recent crises have exposed its dark underbelly | Magnus Nome
The royals were always popular, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein connections and her son’s rape convictions have profoundl…
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Western Europeans believe crime is rising despite fall in overall rates, poll finds
YouGov survey of six countries shows respondents think crime is increasing – though most trust their national police Western Europ…
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Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds
Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single market Brexit has de…
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Trump signs initial deal to end Iran war and open Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks continue
Trump signed an initial framework deal to restore the pre-war status quo between Iran and the United States, inking an initial agr…
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G7 hails unity on Russia as Trump signals tougher line on Moscow
G7 leaders welcomed growing unity on Wednesday in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, amid signs US …
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Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles
Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia…
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Dáil passes abortion bill to remove three-day wait
The proposal is to remove the three-day wait for an abortion in early pregnancy in the Republic of Ireland.
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Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron
Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French Pre…