Europe Today
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Over a third of households in Poland now consist of one person amid demographic change
Meanwhile, a quarter of households now contain childless couples.
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Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Italian leader's fallout with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron will aim to build on a nascent rapprochement with Italy's Giorgia Meloni when they meet for a bil…
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Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic
Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highl…
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Will Germany scrap the 'mini-job'?
So-called 'mini-jobs' reward workers for taking on small or seasonal roles and allow employers to more easily bring on short-term …
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Trump says 'courageous' Zelenskyy is 'doing pretty well' in war with Russia
"You have to say he's courageous, he's got great equipment, he's got great men, he's got fighters," Trump said of Zelenskyy.
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One killed after cliff collapses on beach in south-western France
A section of cliff collapsed in the French beach resort of Biarritz on Wednesday, killing one woman and leaving a diver missing, l…
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Almedalen bonus: 'Sweden needs more ambition'
This week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features Niels Paarup-Petersen, migration spokesperson for the Centre Party.
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Paris rooftops become hot deathtraps during France’s historic heatwave
A 2023 found that Paris had the highest risks of heat-related deaths out of 30 European capitals they looked at
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Mexico, Switzerland and Brazil top their groups after final matchday of World Cup group stages
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a r…
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Greenpeace criticises EU's 'deep incoherence' over Hormuz energy shock
The NGO says European countries missed the chance to back renewables and cut fossil dependence exposed by the Strait of Hormuz’s c…
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Europe Today: Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni in France
The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy a…
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Thursday briefing: Why EU-Taliban talks have sparked outrage among Afghan women
In today’s newsletter: Amid rising anti‑immigration rhetoric across Europe, the decision to engage with the Taliban signals a prof…
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Which EU countries fight pay gaps? New transparency rules split the bloc
Only four EU countries have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, missing the June deadline meant to boost enforcement …
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Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel
Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets i…
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Global Beatles Day: Who was the walrus?
On the inaugural Global Beatles Day, we unpack one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the legendary band...
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Working mums, agricultural labourers and bill payers: Who’s hit hardest by heatwave costs?
Europe’s heatwave endangers lives as well as incomes.
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Costly IVF add-ons fail to show benefits, new study finds
A range of extra treatments marketed by fertility clinics to improve the chances of success during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) la…
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France's largest startup campus Station F turns nine. Here's why it's nervous about the election
The biggest threat to France's startup scene isn't the market or AI. It's the ballot box, according to data from startup incubator…
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No Zelenskyy in Gdansk: can Ukraine’s recovery forum ease Warsaw–Kyiv tensions?
The Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Gdansk on Thursday amid an unprecedented spat between Kyiv and Warsaw. With both presiden…
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‘It’s like a furnace’: French struggle with heat-trap homes as climate inequality grows
Many of France’s buildings are not designed for hot weather – and low-income housing estates are suffering the worst Living in a s…
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Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest?
From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky threatens Kyiv will pre-emptively attack Putin’s facilities linked to war
Trump says 'courageous' Zelensky is 'doing pretty well' in the war against Russia
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PODCAST: Is France prepared to face more hellish heatwaves and why are the French ruling the World Cup
The Talking France podcast is back, discussing why France is under-prepared for increasingly severe heatwaves, plus the biggest wo…
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At least 32 killed and 700 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes
Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck le…