Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Which airlines are banned in the European Union and why?
A total of 154 airlines are banned in the European Union due to safety concerns, after the 2026 update of the ‘EU air safety list’…
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France hikes recycling and fly-tipping fines
Householders who don't sort their recycling or put out their waste on the wrong day face increased fines under France's new enviro…
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Gaza residents find brief escape in World Cup opener
Palestinian Territories residents gathered in tents, cafes and makeshift community spaces on 11 June to watch the opening match of…
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Self-driving cars to be tested on Portuguese roads from July
From July, Portugal will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads under a new decree laying down strict rules on saf…
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Nobody knew what the ref was saying and the internet loved it. World Cup's first meme is alredy here
'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controv…
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Who is behind the recent spate of killings in Barcelona?
Three people have been shot dead point-blank in the Catalan capital in as many weeks, the latest happening just outside a police s…
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Latest news bulletin | June 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
The British artist David Hockney has died aged 88.
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Pope urges migrants to integrate during Canary Islands visit
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China claims 'spy sea turtles' are studying its coastline
Beijing claims foreign intelligence agencies are attaching tracking and monitoring devices to sea creatures to gather information …
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Ukrainian AI fintech startup chooses Doha as base after securing Qatari backing
GRO, a Ukrainian-founded AI fintech startup, is establishing its base in Doha after securing backing from Qatar's newly launched G…
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Seven killed in Hungary collision as truck idles in traffic caused by earlier crash
The victims were all foreign nationals, the Hungarian PM says
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Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv as Ukraine reports major fires
Russian drone strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine overnight into 12 June, damaging sites near Kyiv and in the Mykolaiv r…
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Trump pushes for Europe to pay more as US plans major NATO force reduction: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning a significant reduction in the aircraft and warships it allocates to NATO operatio…
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'One of the strongest since 1950': What is El Niño and why does it matter?
Forecasters say a newly formed El Niño could become one of the strongest on record since 1950. The climate pattern can influence t…
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Spain inflation stuck at 3.2% for third month, hit by war in Iran
May’s CPI confirms the preliminary INE figures. Transport and holiday packages push prices up, while clothing and food fall. Core …
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NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid 'improved security situation'
The cuts are to be carried out "gradually and in line with conditions on the ground," NATO said.
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'The Golden Windbag': Germany votes on most misleading food claims of the year
From innovative baking soda to pricey vitamin juice and 'libido-boosting' gummy bears, five products are competing for the title o…
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Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees
Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat re…
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UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll
Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed…
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Snart är det semester! How to talk about summer holidays like a Swede
Coming from North American work culture, where you're often expected to pretend to love your job, it can be a bit of a shock to fi…
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Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup
The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deep…
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EXCLUSIVE: British child born in Spain before Brexit denied residency
A British child born and raised in Spain has been denied residency despite his mother being legally resident in the country. The L…
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Swedish Public Health Agency recommends no smartphones for children under 13
Sweden's public health agency announced it was recommending that parents not give children their own smartphones before the age of…