Europe Today
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Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for markets
Oman is using strategic ambiguity as talks over possible Strait of Hormuz fees raise legal, diplomatic and oil market concerns.
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Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia
Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the W…
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Goalkeeper Unai Simón sets new Guinness World Record following Spain's 3-0 win over Austria
Simón, who plays his club football for La Liga side Athletic Bilbao, has kept clean sheets against Austria, Cape Verde, Uruguay, a…
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Overtourism: Where are locals being priced out by rising rents?
Greeks, Italians and Spaniards have endured some of the highest rent hikes since 2019, ranging from €200 to €300 a year, and no, i…
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Deaths in France rose by 30 percent during June heatwave
France endured a rise of nearly 30 percent in the number of deaths recorded during the week of June 22nd, the peak of a record-bre…
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MAP: The 48 beaches in Spain to avoid this summer
Environmental groups in Spain have handed out nearly 50 dreaded 'black flag' awards to beaches in Spain, with many suffering from …
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'Abnormal conditions': Veneto declares state of emergency over drought
Italy's northeastern Veneto region, which encompasses Venice, declared a state of emergency on Thursday due to drought, with more …
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Spanish police chief accused of undermining Socialist corruption probe
The head of Spain's Civil Guard was placed under formal investigation on Thursday for her alleged involvement in a plot to sabotag…
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Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France
A major wildfire in France's Aude department burns 900 hectares as aircraft and firefighters battle the blaze and evacuees reach e…
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Conservatives and far right to govern Spain's Andalusia region
Spain's main opposition conservative party allied with the far right on Thursday to continue governing the key region of Andalusia…
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Watch: Following the money—the EPPO investigation into defunct far-right EU group
The dark times are ahead as the EU is coming for the far-right. But this time, it is not about a political debate—it is about the …
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'Iberian oven' fires up again: up to 42C in Spain this weekend
AEMET warns that a mass of very hot air will sweep over Spain from this weekend and could trigger the summer’s second heatwave, wi…
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‘Not ready’: French hospitals struggle to cope with extreme heat
With another heatwave forecast, hospitals in France remain unprepared to cope
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Newsletter: ‘Raging’ Trump turns up the heat ahead of NATO summit
Good morning and welcome to Friday, I’m Mared Gwyn. We wrap up this week with another dispatch from Ireland as it takes on the six…
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Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last 16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout wi…
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A-listers, phone bans, charity donations: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding frenzy in full swing
Taylor Swift and her American football-player fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square …
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Death toll rises to 30 following Russia's massive attack on Kyiv
The Ukrainian branch of the Red Cross said its humanitarian warehouse in Kyiv had been destroyed in the strikes, with around €1.5 …
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Israelis mark 1,000 days since 7 October attack
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 1,000 days since the 7 October 2023 attack, as former hostages and bereaved families addres…
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Europe Today: Kyiv attack, NATO summit and pressure on Russia
Ukraine observes a day of mourning after Russia's deadly strike on Kyiv as NATO allies prepare for next week's summit in Ankara. I…
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Austria knocked out of World Cup after 3-0 Spain defeat
Austria’s World Cup campaign came to an end on Thursday as Spain coasted into the last 16 with a 3-0 win.
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‘Ridiculous’ for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit
President says Washington’s relationship with Nato is ‘not reciprocal’ and ‘they were not there for us’ in Iran war Donald Trump h…
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Monaco identifies suspect behind assassination attempt on Ukrainian tycoon
Arrest warrant issued for suspect behind parcel bombing that seriously injured Ukrainian-origin oligarch
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‘We will rebuild’: Ukrainians defiant after Russia ‘unleashes hell’ on Kyiv, with deadly strikes killing 30
Residents on the ground in Kyiv tell Tom Watling of their shock following overnight onslaught of missiles and drones on the capita…
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Das Mühlwald review: Could a family-friendly resort make my toddler sleep through the night?
Described as South Tyrol's only quality-time family resort, does Das Mühlwald live up to its promise? It certainly did, says Ruth …