Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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French drought dries up a quarter of small waterways
Three intense heatwaves have dried up a quarter of France's small waterways and placed 100 departments under restrictions, sparkin…
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Magyar seeks EU migration fine refund, wielding budget veto
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is demanding the EU refund almost €1 billion in migration fines and release €2 billion in fr…
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EU carbon market to include medium-haul flights from 2029
The European Commission has proposed bringing international flights under 5,000 kilometres into its carbon market from 2029, a mov…
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After heatwave, torrential rain coming to Sweden over the weekend
Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued a yellow warning for torrential rain in western Sweden for Saturday.
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Pyongyang and Beijing bolster ties as North seeks economic aid
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted a senior Chinese official in Pyongyang to strengthen economic ties, a move driven by Pyongy…
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Xi calls for global AI cooperation as US restrictions squeeze China's tech access
As US restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced technology, Xi Jinping used a major summit to rally developing nat…
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New defence dynamic for Europe at the heart of Franco-German summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting President Emmanuel Macron this evening on the eve of a Franco-German cabinet meeting. One of …
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Spahn surrogacy row exposes Germany's strict reproductive laws
CDU leader Jens Spahn is facing internal resignation calls after using a US surrogate, a move that highlights the friction between…
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French expression of the day: Casser les pieds
Although this at first sounds like a medical issue, it actually has nothing to do with broken feet.
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French expression of the Day: Une histoire à dormir debout
Is it possible to sleep while standing because of a story? Well according to the French, yes it is.
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Spain's PM to attend World Cup final
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his …
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140 million Europeans face mental health conditions amid care gap
A new Lancet study reveals 140 million Europeans live with mental health conditions, but with only a third receiving treatment, a …
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Factcheck: Is it really illegal to put on make-up on a French train?
A video has gone viral in France claiming that putting on make-up or nail polish while on either a French train or the Paris Metro…
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Severe storms in France: at least two dead, over 50,000 homes lose power
Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms, with a risk of large hailstones on Thursday evening.
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Steep fines and gear bans signal Europe's overtourism turning point
Municipalities across Europe are introducing severe fines and strict bans on beach equipment and behaviour, signalling a decisive …
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French Phrase of the Day: La petite finale
It's the match that absolutely nobody wants to play in . . .
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Danish Word of the Day: Kringlet
We promise, this word isn't as 'kringlet' as it might seem. Keep reading to learn more about this pastry-related word.
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Gibraltar clamps down on residency before Schengen integration
Gibraltar has introduced strict new residency requirements to prevent a surge in applications from exploiting its upcoming entry i…
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Ukraine's defence minister is splitting country, says ousted defence minister
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was just six months in the role before his ambitious drive to reform the milita…
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Portugal diesel to hit €1.988 as Middle East war escalates
Portuguese drivers face sharp increases at the pump next week as escalating Middle Eastern hostilities disrupt energy supplies, fo…
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Diesel and petrol prices jump in Portugal: find out what you'll pay from Monday
Petrol and diesel prices will increase in the week of 20 to 26 July, and the rise is expected to be particularly significant.
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Watch: US Navy Blue Angels' low flyover leaves beachgoers stunned
US Navy Blue Angels jets flew low over a crowded Florida beach, startling beachgoers as chairs and tents were blown away and child…
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Sánchez to attend Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New York without his wife
Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. A…
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EU weighs autumn social media curbs for children, shifting tech rules
The European Commission will propose new restrictions on children's social media access this autumn, a move that would force tech …