Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Germany's working-age population set to shrink dramatically
Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration p…
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Germany braces for spell of extreme heat with 38C forecast
Germany is heading for its hottest spell of weather so far this year, with forecasters predicting temperatures of up to 38C this w…
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Fresh search under way for Irish women missing since 1990s
The two Irish women have been missing since the 1990s and a fresh search is under way on the Kildare/Wicklow border.
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Roundup: The results of the key Swiss cantonal referendums this June
From minimum wages to taxes Swiss voters also cast their ballots on a number of cantonal issues on Sunday.
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Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US deal faces first test
Tehran declared the US "was forced to sign" a surrender while Iran's military said enemies had "no option but to accept defeat," a…
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax
Washington and Paris are facing renewed trade tensions as the US president targets France's levy on large technology firms ahead o…
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Rare masterpieces from former Tottenham FC owner's collection head to auction in London
The collection, belonging to billionaire and former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, features masterpieces by Modigliani, Klimt,…
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400,000 more migrants than forecast apply for Spain's residency amnesty
The widely reported mass regularisation of undocumented migrants in Spain reaches a record 900,000 applications two weeks from the…
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Multiple US states subpoena OpenAI over ChatGPT user safety amid IPO push
A coalition of US state chief legal officers issued OpenAI a sweeping subpoena over the safety of people using ChatGPT, landing ju…
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Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv
A major Russian attack sparked a fire at a Kyiv monastery, as missiles and drones hit multiple sites across the Ukrainian capital.
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UK's Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s
Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such …
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Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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Spanish bars gear up for World Cup with extra beer and staff
The hospitality sector hopes the national team’s progress will pack out its venues, but admits the pandemic changed habits and tim…
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At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence, UN human rights chief says
Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse.
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Doctor charged in Poland after 34 human foetuses found buried on her former property
It is believed that the woman conducted medical tests on the foetuses at her home.
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Ukraine: Kyiv under fire again as russian strikes send residents into shelters
Ukraine's capital came under a major missile attack early on 15 June, with air defence systems intercepting projectiles above the …
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Norway's oil industry maintenance workers launch strike
A Norwegian union representing offshore oil workers announced Monday a strike by maintenance workers after failing to reach a coll…
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‘Snowflake’: Donald Trump's Kennedy Center tarp cover-up sparks criticism
Donald Trump’s name has been removed from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. But striped tarps stil…
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Cuts and priorities: What Austria's new budget means for residents
Austria’s 2027/28 double budget is now in parliament, giving residents a clearer picture of where the government plans to save and…
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French word of the day: Le bac
It's the infamous and notorious academic ordeal that has kept France's teenagers (and their parents) awake throughout history.
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The Local is looking for freelance journalists in Italy
The Local is looking for freelance journalists based in Italy who can cover everything from Italian news and bureaucracy to cultur…
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Elon Musk’s Tesla accused of misleading marketing over its ‘full self-driving’ claims
A Tesla presentation claimed ‘full self-driving’ (FSD) could have potentially saved 32,000 lives and prevented 1.9 million injurie…
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Cult Berlin fast food chain Burgermeister to open in Vienna
Berlin's beloved burger brand Burgermeister is moving into Austria with plans for at least 20 outlets – and three this year in Vie…
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Tesla accused of misleading marketing over its ‘full self-driving’ claims
A Tesla presentation claimed ‘full self-driving’ (FSD) could have potentially saved 32,000 lives and prevented 1.9 million injurie…