Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Ukraine lawmakers approve Koretskyi as new PM amid protests
It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shakeup in a year. He faces criticism for dismissing reformist Defense Minist…
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Protests erupt over Zelensky's dismissal of Ukraine tech defence chief
The surprise dismissal of Ukraine’s tech-driven defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked public protests and military resigna…
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France passes assisted dying law, awaits Constitutional Council ruling
France has ended its outright ban on assisted dying, though the restrictive new rules face a final legal hurdle before reshaping e…
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Spanish government partner demands mandatory air con in rentals
A proposal to legally require air conditioning in all Spanish rental homes would force significant upfront costs on landlords whil…
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Uber agrees €13bn takeover of Delivery Hero
Uber's €13 billion acquisition of Delivery Hero will create the world's largest delivery platform and end Berlin's reign over one …
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Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario
A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway cre…
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Europe's solar fleet saves €20bn in gas during Iran conflict
A rapid expansion of solar power has saved Europe €20 billion in avoided gas imports since the Iran war began, proving renewables …
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Trains between Gothenburg and Borås finally rolling again after heat derailment
After three weeks, the train line between Gothenburg and Borås is open again, the Swedish Transport Administration has announced.
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Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky removes defence minister, 'his most popular'
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on July 16 against the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by …
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Elderly men over-represented in drowning accidents in Sweden
Several people over 70 years of age have died in drowning accidents recently. Elderly people are over-represented in the statistic…
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Uber acquires German delivery group Delivery Hero for €12.7bn
Uber’s €12.7bn acquisition of Delivery Hero removes one of Europe’s few global tech champions and signals a sweeping consolidation…
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Swedish Social Democrats push for state rules on climate insurance
Sweden's opposition is calling for state intervention to guarantee affordable home insurance against extreme weather, warning that…
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"It's freedom": Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks
Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While ma…
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Ukraine buries its unknown soldiers with just a number and a cross
Pockets sometimes hold passports, military IDs or driver’s licenses
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German phrase of the day: Über drei Ecken
Moving to a new country can be daunting. This handy German expression captures the comforting idea that we're often linked to othe…
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France joins Europe's assisted dying pioneers with new law
France has legalised assisted dying for incurable adults, cementing a growing but uneven shift across Europe towards end-of-life r…
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Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's dismissal of Defence Minister Fedorov
The dismissal of reform-minded Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered rare public protests in Ukraine, raising concerns a…
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Heatwave forces Swedish rail speed cuts, track fires
A Swedish heatwave is bending railway tracks and softening roads, forcing speed restrictions and service cancellations that highli…
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French Word of the Day: Dinguerie
From breathtaking landscapes to unbelievable football goals, the French love describing anything extraordinary as 'une dinguerie'.
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'Drastic change': Crowds cross Gibraltar-Spain frontier as border controls vanish
A steady stream of pedestrians and vehicles crossed the border between Spain and Gibraltar on Wednesday as an agreement allowing f…
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Foreign resort plans fuel Albanian protests as Dua Lipa intervenes
Singer Dua Lipa's public backing of 46-day protests in Tirana highlights a growing clash between foreign luxury tourism investment…
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Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality
A thick orange haze hung over Toronto on Wednesday 15 July as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario engulfed Canada's large…
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Swiss hard-right promotes neutrality with German costumes
To gather support for its bid to strengthen Switzerland’s neutrality, which will be voted on in a referendum on September 27th, th…
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Zelenskyy sacks defence chief, taps Naftogaz CEO for PM
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s surprise dismissal of a key architect of Ukraine’s drone warfare and the nomination of a state ene…