Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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EU scales back Ukraine's accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance
Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, …
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Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
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Germany's plan to protect young people from social media harm
The aim at least is simple: better protection for children – and clearer guidance for families navigating digital life. We look at…
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French weather forecasters raise alarm over July heatwave
Temperatures are expected to fall across France next week – but the respite from June’s historic heatwave may be short-lived, with…
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Sweden Democrat leader takes aim at Social Democrats in key speech
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson used his speech at the 2026 Almedalen political festival to attack the poll-leading Social D…
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Danish party leaders discuss migration policy in first debate since election
Liberal Party leader Troels Lund Poulsen and Social Democrat leader Mette Frederiksen, currently Prime Minister, discussed migrati…
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Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge as Burnham edges closer to Downing Street
Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Str…
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Brent crude falls below $74 for first time since start of the Iran war
Brent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as invest…
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12th-century French chateau on market for €440,000
A refurbished chateau in south-west France could be yours for a mere €440,000 (plus upkeep costs, of course).
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Trump claims Iran has assured U.S. there won't be tolls on the Strait of Hormuz
There will be no tolls, insurance costs, or charges of any kind for ships looking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said…
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'It will be easy to employ me' - Portugal pushes vocational training to fill skills gap
Portugal is pushing vocational training, backed by nearly €1.5bn in EU funding, to prepare 55% of its secondary school students fo…
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Pearls of the Tian Shan: Exploring the natural wonders of Kolsai Lakes National Park
Kolsai Lakes National Park ranks among Kazakhstan’s top ecotourism destinations, attracting visitors with its pristine lakes, alpi…
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Grand Voyager | Exploring Nairobi
From roaming wildlife to luxury hidden retreats, Nairobi is a destination on every traveller's bucket list. But what is it about K…
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When will the heatwave in Europe end? Latest forecast for France, Spain and Greece as temperatures soar
Authorities said at least 48 people have died as a result of the heatwave in France
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Evo Morales warns of civil war from Chapare stronghold: 'I will not surrender'
Evo Morales speaks out from hiding in the Chapare jungle as Bolivia enters its seventh week of fuel, food and medicine shortages.
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Didier Deschamps to miss France's match against Norway following the death of his mother
The France head coach has returned to France to attend his mother’s funeral. He is set to return to Boston on Saturday, the day af…
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MAPS: Where in France have records been broken during the historic heatwave?
France recorded its hottest day ever on June 23rd, 2026 - but all over the country local records have been broken too as the count…
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OPINION: In Switzerland it's easier to get a work permit than an air conditioning permit
If you live in Switzerland, you know that installing something as simple as an AC unit in your home is a complex task. The Local's…
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National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after row over Churchill's legacy
The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in Ind…
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Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market, report says
Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have made record profits this year, and now Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed tec…
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‘No further delays’: WHO chief urges leaders to act amid Europe’s deadly heatwave
With soaring temperatures in Europe taking a toll on human health, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to “pr…
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Belgium under health alert as record-high heatwave hits the continent
Belgium joins the list of European countries on alert due to extreme temperatures as record-high heatwaves hit the continent.
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European heatwave heading for Sweden as SMHI issues yellow warning
The heatwave that has been tormenting Western Europe over the last few days is now moving into Sweden, albeit at somewhat lower te…
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Tankmaker KNDS lays out IPO plans amid defense selloff in Europe
KNDS plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt, with current shareholders expected to sell up to 20% of existing share capital.