Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Spain defends Schengen after Italy suspends free travel over Ceuta
Italy has temporarily suspended Schengen free travel with Spain following a migrant surge in Ceuta, exposing deep political fractu…
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Kyiv strike kills nine amid US doubts over Patriot licence
A lethal Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv has underscored Ukraine's critical air defence shortage just as Washington waver…
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French Expression of the Day: Mettre les bouchées doubles
This French expression has nothing to do with food...despite what its literal meaning suggests.
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FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash
The venture aimed to cash in on what Infantino described as the sport's "remarkable commercial value" by inviting third parties to…
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Mysterious DNA: two unknown ancestors found in human genome
The human family tree is gaining new branches. Researchers have found in modern humans' DNA signs of two previously unknown ancest…
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Guest Worker Treehouse in Prime Berlin Faces Demolition
A two-storey structure built by a Turkish guest worker on a Cold War no man's land faces demolition, testing Berlin's approach to …
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US Senate Russia bill risks 100% tariffs on EU goods
A US Senate bill designed to sanction Moscow could instead arm President Trump with a legally binding weapon to impose punitive ta…
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Tongue tied: Humans once spoke tens of thousands of languages, so what happened?
According to a study published in the journal Science, today's spoken languages are the legacy of a handful that survived a major …
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Russian attack on Ukrainian capital kills at least nine people
At leased nine people were killed and 28 others wounded in Ukrainian capital Kyiv after Russia launched a series of ballistic miss…
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Germany's smart meter delay stalls its energy transition
Germany’s sluggish smart meter adoption, driven by strict privacy rules and outdated cost fears, is forcing the government to cons…
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Scottish gang truce hides pivot to lucrative cross-border drug trade
A sudden drop in violence in Scotland’s longest-running gangland feud signals not an end to organised crime, but a calculated pivo…
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Noma restaurant prepares to reopen under new leadership after abuse allegations
World-class venue puts renewed focus on staff wellbeing under new head chef after René Redzepi stepped down and apologised for his…
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Danube drought forces shutdown of Paks nuclear plant
Record-low water levels on the Danube have forced Hungary to shut down the Paks nuclear power plant, while simultaneously exposing…
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Ice cream prices reveal Europe's cost of living divide
A comparison of ice cream prices and wages across ten European countries highlights a stark regional divide in purchasing power, w…
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Scenic, secluded and stress-free: These are Europe’s best islands for a road trip
Whether you're chasing dramatic scenery, searching for solitude or looking for a calming adventure, here are the top recommendatio…
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Building for 131°F: Europe races to protect its infrastructure from a ‘quiet catastrophe’
A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.
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Bordeaux megafire exposes economic toll and aging emergency infrastructure
The containment of a massive wildfire near Bordeaux highlights the severe economic disruption to summer tourism and the urgent nee…
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Greek police hunt missing US contacts in Athens suitcase death
The death of a British charity worker whose body was dumped in an abandoned Athens lot has exposed the stark urban decay and secur…
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ECB warns ecosystem collapse threatens European financial stability
The European Central Bank is expanding its oversight of nature-related risks as executive board member Frank Elderson warns that d…
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Tens of thousands of migrants cross into Spanish enclave Ceuta from Morocco - video
Upwards of 60,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, attribut…
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Var wildfire reignites, destroying 1,000 hectares, trapping Correns
A rekindled blaze has ravaged an additional 1,000 hectares in the Var, cutting off a village and placing heavy strain on regional …
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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Naples Volcanic Zone, Injuring Four
A magnitude 4.7 tremor in the increasingly restless Phlegraean Fields has damaged infrastructure and prompted a state crisis respo…
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International board faces steep challenge overseeing Gaza disarmament and rebuilding
A newly established international oversight body must now manage Hamas disarmament and a civilian transition in Gaza, a process ca…
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Morocco allows 60,000 migrants into Ceuta in border pressure tactic
The sudden arrival of 60,000 migrants in Ceuta, facilitated by Moroccan border guards, underscores the geopolitical risks Spain fa…