Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Crime boss Steven Lyons arrives in Spain after extradition
One of Scotland's leading gangland figures has arrived in Spain after losing a bid against his extradition on a series of charges …
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'OpenLux' investigation reveals new Luxembourg firms linked to wealthy Spaniards
The international investigation 'OpenLux' uncovers new companies linked to some of Spain's biggest fortunes, including Amancio Ort…
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What does British PM's resignation mean for European security?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was widely known for his support of Ukraine and his efforts towards a new EU–UK defense partne…
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What Keir Starmer's resignation means for European security
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was widely known for his support of Ukraine and his efforts towards a new EU–UK defense partne…
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Albania's flamingo revolution: Will protests stop Trump family luxury resort plan?
Can citizens of Albania, population 2-point-4 million, push back against their own government and the pull of the U-S president’s …
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Kyiv using AI-powered Hornet drones to strike deep into Russian territory
Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian infrastructure and resources with the aim of choking off its war machine, and as part of…
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Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual
Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist wi…
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Scientists find human DNA over 2,000 years old in caves in Spain and Portugal
A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery th…
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Has Brexit made Europe stronger or weaker? MEPs go face-to-face on The Ring
What has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, economic competitiveness, democratic accountability, and disinformatio…
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UK records hottest June day ever as Europe swelters in heatwave
The Met Office has warned that "exceptionally warm" temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week.
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France 'best prepared' in Europe for heatwaves, while UK views heat as 'occasional inconvenience'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science in the Faculty of Engineering and Phys…
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France sees hottest day on record Wednesday
France on Wednesday experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a rec…
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Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burham urged
British Chamber of Commerce boss Shevaun Haviland says transition to clean energy could be handled better Andy Burnham should be r…
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The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought | Editorial
Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat …
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Germany’s rail network brought to standstill amid IT maintenance
Deutsche Bahn widely criticised after hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded in operator’s latest setback Germany’s rail net…
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Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit with Ukraine in mind
The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to…
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Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
France has recorded it hottest day since records began in 1947, its national weather agency says, breaking a record set on Tuesday…
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German authorities carry out raids over alleged Russian gas sabotage
An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month a…
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Europe heatwave live: UK breaks temperature record for June as parts of France hit 40C – as it happened
West Sussex reports temperature of 35.8C, beating previous record from 1976; red weather alert extended to 72 of France’s 96 mainl…
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Swiss pharmacists warn of taking certain medication during heatwave
As high temperatures can diminish or accentuate the undesirable effects of some drugs, Swiss pharmacists urge special caution.
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Special Report: Brexit, ten years on: could the UK ever rejoin the EU?
Today's Special Report is anchored by Mared Gwyn and features correspondents Maria Tadeo and Shona Murray, alongside top interview…
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TELL US: Do you have any 'Swiss' tips to deal with the heatwave?
With Switzerland sweltering in a heatwave, The Local wants to hear from readers about how they deal with the soaring temperatures …
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'Climate adaptation increasingly means redesigning infrastructure for a hotter climate'
As Europe reels over a severe heatwave and the changing nature of climate change, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Armel Castell…
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'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health se…