Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Spain's ex-PM unrepentant about France football team remark
Spain's former prime minister Mariano Rajoy has defended himself with sarcasm rather than an apology after earlier comments saying…
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EU extends Ukrainian refugee rights to 2028, excludes draft-age men
The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2028, securing a vital workforce for host economies while cl…
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Red heatwave alerts end as France braces for storms
The latest heatwave to grip France is slowly receding from the west, with all 26 red alerts that were in place now downgraded to o…
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French Expression of the Day: Se creuser la tête
This French expression has a vivid image of digging inside your brain...
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After the 'near oppressive' clean girl era, cigarettes are trendy again
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 15: French papers weep, while the Spanish press celebrates the World Cup semi-final. Also in France…
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Midnight social media curfew and limits to infinite scrolling proposed for older UK teens
The U.K. government has proposed new measures to protect older teens on social media, including a midnight curfew and a limit to i…
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Spain weighs Trump extradition request for Gaza donor
Spain’s high court must decide whether to extradite a wealthy American philanthropist accused of supporting Hamas, a move that thr…
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EU and Ukraine launch joint drone production to scale European defence
The European Union has signed a bloc-wide deal with Ukraine to jointly manufacture drones on European soil, directing up to €10 bi…
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EU extends Ukrainian protection to 2028, blocks military-age men
The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2028, providing labour market certainty for millions while c…
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Gibraltar border fence falls, ending checks for 15,000 daily workers
A new EU-UK treaty has dismantled the 1908 border fence between Spain and Gibraltar, eliminating customs checks to secure the dail…
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London AI studio drops cheap Homer film before Nolan epic
A London-backed AI studio has released a micro-budget adaptation of Homer's epic to piggyback on Christopher Nolan's $250 million …
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Europe's largest company ASML lifts 2026 forecast on AI boom
ASML has significantly raised its 2026 sales forecast as sustained AI investment outweighs market fears of a bubble and ongoing US…
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Thieves try to break into Lamine Yamal's home in Barcelona during France match
Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police ar…
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MAP: the hottest parts of Italy on Thursday
Italy’s sweltering heatwave is approaching its peak, with 15 cities under a red level heat warning for Thursday.
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False claims of US weather manipulation spread during European heatwave
Baseless claims that a US military facility is weaponising the weather are circulating online as Europe swelters, threatening to d…
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How to check the water quality when swimming in Germany
Swimmers in Germany love heading to its lakes, rivers and the Baltic and North Sea beaches. Here’s how you can check the water qua…
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European tourists pivot to quiet islands to escape overtourism
As destinations like Santorini and Capri struggle with overcrowding and high prices, European travellers are redirecting their spe…
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Austria targets dual benefits for Ukrainians and protection holders
Austria’s government has proposed blocking family benefits for anyone on basic state support, a fiscal measure charities warn will…
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EU regulation reform risks falling short for business competitiveness
The European Commission's new plan to streamline EU lawmaking introduces useful tech tools but fails to fix structural flaws that …
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Sweden forces tech platforms to remove gang murder ads
Sweden has become the first EU country to force tech platforms to take down gang recruitment ads for violent crimes within an hour…
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UK-France border delays full EES checks until after summer
Full biometric checks for the EU’s new Entry/Exit System will not be deployed at the UK-France border this summer, averting immedi…
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EXPLAINED: How to resolve conflicts with your Swiss employer
The number of employer-employee disputes at Swiss companies has risen significantly, new data reveals. What can you do if this unf…
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Iran executes protester over inflation unrest, deepening isolation
Tehran has executed a man for his role in January's hyperinflation-fueled protests, prioritising lethal force over economic reform…
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Moving to Italy: The best climate cities and childcare for the long summer break
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at why climate may factor in more than you’d expect when deciding…