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Ukraine hits Moscow with 'large-scale' attack, oil refinery strike 'justified', Zelensky says
Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery …
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UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash
Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platfo…
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What to know if you’re staying in an Airbnb in France this summer
Like many countries around Europe, France is clamping down on the rental platform Airbnb, which is accused of creating housing sho…
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Pioneering US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award
US astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to take part in a lunar mission, was on Wednesday named the winner of a top Spanish p…
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How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia
Former sports official Anatol Kotau was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. DW and its partners investigated his…
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French Expression of the Day: Mettre son grain de sel
In English a grain of salt indicates scepticism, but the French expression has a totally different meaning.
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Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders
Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French…
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Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in local UK poll pivotal to PM's fate
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popu…
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'Massive' Ukrainian drone attack targets Moscow oil refinery, local authorities say
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.
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What kind of bad conduct could get you kicked out of Sweden?
In this week's podcast: a tough week for Sweden's Prime Minister, a vote to end permanent residency for some group, Left Party eje…
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Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?
Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.
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Europe Today: NATO, Ukraine and the battle over Europe's future budget
NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chie…
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Trump calls Modi ‘most beautiful man’ during press conference – while Indian PM takes no questions
The flattering comments from Trump come a week after India urges US to halt strikes on shipping following three attacks on Indian…
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The world’s best skylines have just been named – and none of the top 10 are in Europe
Asia dominated the list, with eight spots making the top 10 across China, Malaysia and Japan.
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La Cabina/El Televisor review – horror and anxiety on the air and down the line in Franco’s Spain
José Luis López Vázquez’s phone box nightmare is short and sharp but Narciso Ibáñez Serrador’s TV fever dream overplays its hand T…
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Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike
Mayor of Russian capital claims about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirts Ukr…
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Tashkent forum unveils new roadmap for investment and growth
Nearly 4,000 participants from more than 100 countries gathered in Tashkent as government leaders, international financial institu…
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Austria’s inflation rate rose in May and the government has approved a €19.5 billion ÖBB rail investment plan, plus more stories f…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says phone call with Trump and Macron after G7 ‘could change a great deal’
Macron says Trump 'took note of fact Russia does not want peace'
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EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget
Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.
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These luxury European hotels have been included in a new hall of fame list
From Paris and Monte Carlo to Lake Como and St Moritz, nine of Europe's most iconic luxury hotels have earned places in Esquire's …
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Heatwaves hit Europe: How to stay cool when it really matters
Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.
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From France to Italy: European lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm pile up
Cases are being heard before courts in Italy and France, while the family of a Scottish teen is part of a lawsuit in the United St…
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Latest news bulletin | June 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…