Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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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…
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Driver clocked at 200km/h faces jail under France's new speeding laws
A driver caught going at 200km/h in northern France over the weekend could be facing jail under France's tough new speeding law.
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Starbucks to close outlets across Korea for history lesson after 'Tank Day' ad fiasco
The day of the reusable cup promotion coincided with the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising in which 165 civilians were killed, t…
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Berlin's newest S-Bahn line launches to cut travel times to Hauptbahnhof
A brand-new S-Bahn link opened in Berlin on Monday, cutting travel times to the main station – but while some benefits are immedia…
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Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia Hot weather is expect…
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MEPs pressure EU institutions to sanction Irish alumina sales to Russia
A joint letter warns that exported material is directly feeding Moscow's war machine, and calls for a public-private plan to redir…
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Switzerland to London train could hit the rails as soon as 2030
The planned train between Swiss cities and the UK capital could be operational as early as four years from now, the government has…