Europe Today
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Eurostat data reveals France as Europe's true corporate debt outlier
New Eurostat figures show seven EU states breaching a corporate debt warning threshold, but only France faces a genuine macroecono…
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June was deadliest month for Ukraine civilians in over four years, UN monitors say
In total, the UN has recorded 16,431 verified civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022, among them 803 chi…
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ASML hikes sales forecast for second time this year on strong AI chip demand
ASML on Wednesday raised its guidance for a second time this year as its customers continue to ramp up their production capacity o…
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Spain shuts down France and advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough …
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Why Europe is suddenly betting big on drones
Drones and autonomous systems are moving from niche battlefield tools to a core part of modern warfare.
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First diagnostic X-rays taken aboard commercial spaceflight
Non-medical crew have successfully taken the first diagnostic X-rays in orbit, demonstrating a portable technology that could open…
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Shady spaces and cool dips: How to make your garden a haven for wildlife this summer
Wildflower meadows are a maintenance-free and beautiful way to support pollinators.
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Microsoft urges EU to adapt AI rules as data centre footprint grows
Microsoft’s AI responsibility chief has urged Europe to update its regulatory approach and redefine AI sovereignty, warning that t…
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Lithium battery fire risk prompts new airline rules across Europe
A surge in lithium battery incidents in aircraft holds is forcing European airlines to tighten carry-on rules, threatening summer …
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Third nationwide blackout hits Cuba amid US fuel tariff threats
Cuba's national grid collapsed for the third time in two weeks, leaving millions without basic services as US secondary tariffs co…
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Iran attacks Gulf bases as US reimposes Hormuz oil blockade
Iran has attacked US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation for Washington reimposing a shipping blockad…
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Swiss consumer confidence hits 80% despite global crises
High optimism among the Swiss, driven by financial security, points to resilient domestic spending and a stable economic environme…
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‘If we die, we die together’: Woman describes terror of husband sucked through Ryanair window at 20,000ft
Ljubisa Karović remains in hospital and unable to speak, having suffered burns after spending two minutes with his head and chest …
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Thirteen dead in southern Spain wildfires including seven British nationals
The confirmation of thirteen fatalities, mostly foreign nationals, in the Almería province fires underscores the growing vulnerabi…
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Ukraine strikes hit Russian oil and shadow fleet as Europe eyes sanctions
Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian refineries and shipping are disrupting regional energy logistics, prompting Kyiv to…
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Thirteen killed in Almeria as Spain records worst wildfire year
A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has killed 13 people, mostly foreign residents, highlighting the lethal toll of the count…
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Spain spoil Bastille Day party by beating France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of E…
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Spain reach World Cup final after dominant 2-0 win over France
Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France to reach the World Cup final, delivering a significant commercial and reputational boost t…
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Trump posts map targeting Greenland as EU reaffirms sovereignty stance
US President Donald Trump has renewed his push to acquire Greenland with a provocative social media post, risking renewed trade fr…
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Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over Engl…
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Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane
A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane.
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French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final
French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.
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Spain signs Gibraltar treaty to end Brexit, keeps sovereignty claim
Spain has signed an EU-UK treaty on Gibraltar that demolishes the territory's border fence and restores the free movement of peopl…
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How Turkey's 2016 coup attempt changed the country for good
Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military attempted to overthrow the government of President Erdogan. The consequences of the f…