Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Macron's viral aviators return at Omani business forum
Emmanuel Macron has resumed wearing his signature blue-tinted sunglasses during an Omani state visit, reviving a look that previou…
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Why a surge in sexually transmitted infections in Europe should worry everybody | Peter Beyer
Drug-resistant bacteria are no longer confined to hospital settings but are spreading into communities in every country Why should…
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The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on bos…
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What do we know about the shooting in Stade, Germany?
The BBC's Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.
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Monaco explosion wounds Ukrainian oligarch as authorities probe 'deliberate' attack
Three people were wounded in an explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday in what authorities said was a deliberate …
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'Architecture, city design a front line of defence' against heatwaves, expert says
FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney discusses cooling solutions in urban environments with Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built E…
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Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany
The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.
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Alarm over alleged abuse in French schools and nurseries
Hundreds of alleged cases of physical and sexual assault against children in French nurseries and elementary schools have revealed…
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Pride Month has great significance for those who feel invisible. In Slovenia, many LGBTQ+ people understand just what that means
One of the first steps taken by Slovenia's new right-wing government in June was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Mi…
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Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".
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Poland orders Swedish submarines to bulk up navy
Poland has placed an order for three Swedish submarines in an effort to step up defense capabilities. The NATO member is modernizi…
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Putin’s fuel shortage admission signals growing strain on Russia’s energy infrastructure
Putin's comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fu…
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France passes fast fashion bill targeting Asian e-commerce
France has adopted a law imposing steep levies and advertising bans on ultra-fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu, though the m…
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Record heatwave kills 1,000 in France, overwhelms Paris mortuaries
A record-breaking heatwave has caused around 1,000 excess deaths in France, pushing Parisian funeral homes to full capacity and sp…
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Partita IVA: When are Italy’s tax deadlines if you’re self-employed?
It can feel like most information about tax in Italy is aimed at employees, so how do things compare if you're self employed, incl…
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Norway enacts tourist tax, wealth tax relief and EU migration pact
Norway has adopted a sweeping legislative package for July 2026 that introduces a new tourism levy, raises wealth tax thresholds f…
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French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hosp…
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Oil prices near pre-war levels — but persistent supply risks could spark a rebound, analysts warn
Commodity strategists warn that Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to weigh on oil markets and shipping costs.
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EU refuses to take side for or against air conditioning amid record-breaking heatwave
As Europe’s deadly heatwave moves east, Brussels said Monday it would not pick a side in the heated political debate for or agains…
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Paris deputy mayor says second-homes are 'the enemy' and calls for new property tax laws
The Paris deputy mayor in charge of housing has revealed his ambition to alter the French property tax system to allow higher taxe…
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Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes
The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar's capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Mo…
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The AI boom is colliding with a new threat: Severe weather
Heatwaves and severe weather are raising risks for AI data centers, from grid strain to higher insurance and repair costs.
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What's on in Germany: Ten unmissable events in July 2026
Whether you find yourself watching fireworks over the Rhine, wandering through a medieval market or taking part in a parade throug…
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Norway's July shutdown begins as new tourism taxes and rail works take effect
Norwegian businesses are shutting down for the annual summer standstill just as new tourism taxes, immigration curbs and major rai…