Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Trump says Ukraine will get licence to produce Patriot missiles
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
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Erling #Haaland: Norway's record-breaking #WorldCup hero
He is helping #Norway perform at its best at the #WorldCup, and is considered one of the best goalscorers in the world. Who is Erl…
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Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help earthquake recovery efforts
Meanwhile, the United Nations launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to raise €259 million for relief operations.
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Economy: IMF forecasts modest growth for Italy, cuts estimates for France and Germany
The IMF has also lifted its 2026 global inflation forecast to 4.7%, citing rising energy and commodity prices and risks from tensi…
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Trump gives Zelenskyy vague promise of licence to manufacture Patriot missiles
Licence would be diplomatic coup for Kyiv but process of making munitions would likely be expensive, complex and long Europe live …
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Rescuers search for five missing people after deadly landslide in India's Kerala state
Experts say human-caused climate change is intensifying South Asia’s monsoons, which traditionally run from June to September and …
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Hungary: Black screen heralds start of public media overhaul
People tuning in to public service media in Hungary on Tuesday were greeted by a black screen and an apology. Peter Magyar has beg…
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Hungary public media reform begins with black screen apology
People tuning in to public service media in Hungary on Tuesday were greeted by a black screen and an apology. Peter Magyar has beg…
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Putting survivors at the heart of Europe's fight against child sexual abuse
A new EU Directive ensures that victims of child rape can report the crime until the age of 50 – establishing a minimum standard a…
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French watchdog orders Meta back to press payment talks after copyright deals expire
France’s competition authority warns Meta’s approach to copyright talks with news outlets could “seriously harm” the press
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Make human rights protections stronger | Letters
Prof Philip Leach and Prof Başak Çalı say governments must take action to give teeth to the European convention on human rights Th…
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Thousands embark on Bosnia peace march to remember Srebrenica victims
Over 6,500 people took part in a peace march to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide and the survivors who walked for d…
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Iran tanker attacks end US ceasefire, driving European energy prices higher
The collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire after attacks on tankers has sent European oil and gas prices sharply higher, reviving infla…
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Do World Cup hydration breaks protect players in the heat?
Scientists are questioning whether FIFA's hydration breaks do enough to protect players competing in extreme heat. While some argu…
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Delivery apps suspend French drivers in red heat alerts without pay
Uber Eats and Deliveroo will halt French deliveries during extreme heat alerts, exposing the precarious financial position of the …
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Le Pen seen as tougher 2027 contender than Bardella
Marine Le Pen's decision to run for the French presidency in 2027 rather than stepping aside for Jordan Bardella is viewed by Euro…
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Spanish PM Sánchez says ties with US 'very positive' after Trump threat to cut all trade
Clashes with Trump and Israel have made Sánchez, one of the few remaining openly leftist voices in a Europe increasingly dominated…
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Russia tries to jam Elon Musk’s Starlink in bid to stop Ukraine’s drone attacks
Ukraine’s devastating ‘mid-strike’ drones that are crippling Russian fuel facilities are often flown via Starlink
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Barcelona sets new heat record at 40.5C
The Catalan capital has seen record-breaking temperatures today, with the mercury surging beyond 40C amid Spain's second heatwave …
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Polish government unveils hospital reforms amid scandal over doctors’ pay and “VIP lounge”
The announcement comes amid a stream of media reports regarding alleged improprieties in the public healthcare system.
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AI's biggest World Cup star? It's a fake Erling Haaland
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is having the World Cup of his life — on the pitch and online. Here's why a lot of what you've se…
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Trump takes aim at 'wasted cause' Spain and revives Greenland claim at Nato summit
The US president lashes out at fellow Nato member Spain, repeating an earlier threat to cut off trade relations.
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Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.
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Sixteen-year-old boy arrested after Bavaria school attack, police say
Police said people should avoid the area following the incident in Schongau, a town just north of the Alps of some 12,000 inhabita…