Europe Today
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Arson suspected as record wildfires threaten Fontainebleau near Paris
A massive wildfire nearing the historic Palace of Fontainebleau has forced unprecedented aerial deployments near Paris and pushed …
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Paris Bastille Day parade showcases European military unity amid heatwave
Troops from across Europe marched in Paris to project continental military unity to Russia and the US, as wildfires forced the can…
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Spain lets trans foreigners update name and gender on ID
Spain will allow transgender foreigners to change their name and gender on official documents from 2026, streamlining administrati…
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US sanctions Cuban fuel firms as Trump alleges Iranian drones on island
President Trump has threatened action over unverified reports of Iranian drones in Cuba while tightening an energy blockade that f…
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Heat and hail: What to expect from the weather in Germany this week
After hailstones the size of tennis balls caused damage in northern Germany, forecasters are warning that more severe thunderstorm…
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Poland threatens to block Ukraine's EU path over historical dispute
Poland's prime minister has warned that Ukraine cannot join the EU until it confronts its history, threatening Kyiv's economic int…
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German broadcasters split World Cup semi-finals as hospitality sector targets fans
Germany’s free-to-air networks are dividing the remaining World Cup coverage, creating distinct opportunities for subscription ser…
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Astronomers detect complex sugar in Milky Way linked to origin of life
Researchers using Spanish radio telescopes have identified erythrulose in interstellar space, strengthening the theory that essent…
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ICE officer fatally shoots Colombian worker in Maine amid escalating US deportations
The fatal shooting of an authorised Colombian worker by US immigration agents highlights the growing economic and social disruptio…
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Gibraltar and Spain to eliminate land border controls under new Schengen agreement
From July 15, Gibraltar will align with the Schengen area to eliminate land border checks with Spain, resolving a long-standing po…
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Macron uses final Bastille Day to showcase European Ukraine force
France's Bastille Day parade will feature a European coalition force prepared to deploy to Ukraine, signalling a decisive shift in…
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Ericsson net profit falls 12 percent as telecom equipment sales slide
Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson reported a 12 percent drop in net profit, highlighting the ongoing structural challenges facing Eu…
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Thames Swan Census Reveals Healthy Population Amid Growing Litter Concerns
The annual Swan Upping census on the River Thames has recorded stable cygnet numbers, highlighting a stark contrast between enduri…
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Paris parade showcases European coalition force for post-war Ukraine
President Emmanuel Macron will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his final Bastille Day parade, where troops from a European coalition d…
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Norway receive heroes' welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
Around 90,000 people welcomed back Norway's players to Oslo on Monday after they returned home from making a historic run to the W…
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US releases video of sea drone strike on Iranian naval base
The US military has released video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking a ship maintenance facility and s…
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Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27
At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in th…
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Germany to raise wrongful imprisonment compensation to €150 a day
Germany's justice minister has proposed raising compensation for wrongful imprisonment and ending deductions for prison costs, a r…
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Human rights organisation files legal petition for Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara
Alcántara was arrested on 11 July 2021, as he attempted to join a massive protest against blackouts in Cuba. He was sentenced to f…
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European nations commit to 35 gigawatts of new energy storage by 2028
Twenty-two European Union member states have signed a landmark agreement to add up to 35 gigawatts of energy storage by 2028, a cr…
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Hundreds of Ukrainian POWs executed by Russia, Kyiv alleges
Ukrainian prosecutors allege a deliberate Russian policy of executing hundreds of captured soldiers, posing a severe challenge to …
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Casa Batlló uses AI and 3D scanning to reveal hidden details of Catalan modernism
A new exhibition at Barcelona’s Casa Batlló merges historical archives with artificial intelligence, demonstrating how European cu…
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‘Victory’ as Türkiye ends major coal plant expansion – but still lacks phaseout plan
Türkiye’s last planned coal project was cancelled due to public pressure – but a new one has been announced.
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Brent crude tops $84 on Hormuz tension, AI stocks retreat
Surging oil prices triggered by a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to reignite inflation just as a sharp selloff in ar…