Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Russians are finding ways to skirt Putin’s digital iron curtain – one phone at a time
Frustration over the curbs – together with rising prices, tax hikes and war fatigue – is widely believed to have contributed to Pu…
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Too much ‘football fever’? Why some World Cup fans should limit their excitement
Watching your team play can send your heart racing as fast as if you were sprinting, and for some fans that carries genuine medica…
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Latest news bulletin | June 13th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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Why Anthropic is halting access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models
The US government issued a directive ordering Anthropic to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals.
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Thefts of rare Pushkin editions in France: thieves face up to seven years in jail
For French magistrates, these thefts may reflect a drive to repatriate Russian cultural heritage amid mounting tensions between Mo…
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Twitter 'miracle' during Pope's visit to Barcelona
A photograph of Leon XIV holding the hands of a seven-year-old boy during his visit to Barcelona went viral. Days later, the boy’s…
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UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance
London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Cov…
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Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat
As drone-related security concerns rise across Europe, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for permanent protec…
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'Intense heat and drought': Switzerland's climate future laid bare in new report
A concerning report by Switzerland's meteorological service has outlined the key climate changes the country will face if global t…
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EU to ban airlines from charging parents to sit with children
Airlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on…
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France lays to rest widow of late French president Chirac
France on Friday paid tribute to Bernadette Chirac, widow of former president Jacques Chirac, in a funeral in Paris attended by pr…
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USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign in front of Hollywood stars
Some of Hollywood's biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA's SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCapri…
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Timmy, Germany’s humpback whale, likely lived for only five days after controversial rescue effort
The whale, nicknamed ’Hope’ by German media, was found dead on May 14
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Inside Italy: What it really means to be a 'high earner' in Italy
A salary that puts you in the top 20 percent of Italian earners might barely cover the rent on a one-bedroom flat. So who is actua…
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Inside Denmark: Why the Folkemødet festival is Danish politics at its best
In our weekly column, Nordic Editor Richard Orange explains why the Folkemødet political festival on Bornholm island is the best o…
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Inside Spain: Fake football jerseys and pope-mania
In this edition of Inside Spain we look at what’s been trending in the country: knock-offs of the Spanish national team’s omnipres…
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Inside Germany: An early World Cup mishap and a whale of a tragedy
From a broadcasting mishap at the start of the football World Cup, to where you can find the happiest Germans and the unfortunate …
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Inside France: Outrage grows over the dysfunction revealed by the Affair Lyhanna
From the outrage around the Affaire Lyhanna and the dysfunction of the judicial system, via France's preparations for a controvers…
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Switzerland offers to host signing of US-Iran peace deal
Switzerland has offered to host the possible signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, the Swiss foreign mi…
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Backlash against Kallas reveals hard truths of EU foreign policy
The growing criticism of Kaja Kallas as High Representative has laid bare structural shortcomings and tensions in the European Uni…
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Trump says US forces killed leader of the Tren de Aragua gang
The Tren de Aragua gang has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US since February 2025.
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Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the ec…
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She shoots, she scores: Spain's pioneering women's footballers get big screen treatment
Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women's football and even played Italy and P…
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Are football stocks a good investment? The Pelé Index has an answer
The 'Pelé index' has tracked every listed European football club since 1998. A portfolio manager explains what almost three decade…