Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Two children die in France as half of country on highest heat warning
Two children were found dead in a car in southeast France on Monday as the country faced the hottest day of a brutal heatwave that…
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Australian police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine in what has become the largest bust on record
The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country’s largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million.
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Long queues and fatal crashes mark Sweden's busy Midsummer weekend
One of Sweden's busiest travel weekends of the year is drawing to a close, with several fatal accidents over the Midsummer holiday…
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BABELL turns Porto into a 'book city' with internationally renowned authors
Two Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners and writers will make Porto a literary capital from 24 to 29 June at the BABELL Festival…
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New rules for tax on shares awards from Danish startups
Employees at Danish startups will from July 1st no longer have to pay tax annually on gains in the value of shares awarded to them…
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Can the EU fix the gender pay gap? Take our poll.
The gender pay gap a persistent problem in Europe, where men earn, on average 12.7 percent more per hour. The EU has just implemen…
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Paris taxi scam cost £493 but Monzo won’t help me
We were charged the wrong amount, but because the bank says we have no evidence it won’t do a chargeback I went to Paris to recove…
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When will France's 'unprecedented' heatwave end?
It's already broken records and is on track to break more - but how long will France's exceptionally intense heatwave last?
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Newsletter: A Commissioner's secret trip to Israel
In this newsletter: A high-ranking EU official visits Jerusalem on Monday, exposing a vacuum of information about the trip; UK Pri…
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Yamal and Oyarzabal shine as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0
Lamine Yamal's return sparked Spain's World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta.
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'Toy Story 5' breaks record and scores biggest box office debut of 2026
Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has proven its enduring appeal, with the fifth instalment shattering box office records and securing t…
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Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup
Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at…
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What is a heat dome? How Europe’s scorching temperatures are driving the UK heatwave
The UK is expecting it’s second heatwave of the year as continental Europe braces for 40C heat
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Oil prices slip as progress in US-Iran talks eases supply concerns
Oil prices retreated on Monday after signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations eased fears of ongoing supply disruptions in the St…
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Brexit: how it has hit your wallet at the supermarket and on holiday
Ten years on, leaving the EU has made life more difficult and costly – here are some of the ways we’ve lost out It is 10 years sin…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to outline exit plan as pressure to quit builds
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure later.
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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies
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Ukrainian officials criticise Polish president’s decision to strip Zelensky of honour
Polish president Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honour
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Poland's Top Economist: Germany’s economy needs “bold revolutionary approach”
Germany is Europe's largest economy. Poland is Europe's most successful one. For economist Marcin Piątkowski, that sounds like a "…
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Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital this winter
Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness …
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Kazakhstan and the European Union: Building the next chapter of a strategic partnership
The partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU is more important today than ever before, writes President of the Republic of Kazakh…
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Europe’s heat pumps replace Middle East gas imports twice over. Which country is leading the way?
A new analysis says that heat pumps avoided a staggering €9.7 billion in import costs alone last year.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge
Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies
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The aftershocks of Brexit’s failure could be gaining strength – a fearful prospect for Ireland | Fintan O’Toole
On our side of the Irish Sea we have made the best of a bad job. But we saw the damage a reckless and reactionary British governme…