Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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French Expression of the Day: Jeter un oeil
This French expression doesn't actually mean you're throwing your eye out.
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Berlin moves to roll back German Freedom of Information rights
The German government is preparing to tighten its Freedom of Information Act, a move journalists and transparency advocates warn w…
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Ice baths, saunas and hypoxic chambers: inside Erling Haaland's routine
“I feel tired, but I tell my body I’m not,” that’s a motto of Erling Haaland, who leads Norway towards a first World Cup quarter-f…
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Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee
A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Val…
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UK intercepts Russian jet near carrier amid £15bn defence row
A dangerous close encounter between a Russian aircraft and a British carrier group highlights the security pressures driving Londo…
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EU sends France four water-bombing planes to help fight wildfires
The EU said on Monday it was deploying four water-bombing planes to help firefighters battling a major wildfire in southern France…
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Odense municipality sets aside millions to combat 'caterpillar from hell'
Odense municipality has announced plans to put aside ten million kroner to battle the oak processionary moth or "caterpillar from …
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Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney with Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice Inter…
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Trump's calls, Ukraine's strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert
Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyi…
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Norse Atlantic adds extra Oslo-Miami flight for World Cup fans
If you are desperate to head to the United States to watch the historic quarter-final showdown, you are in luck.
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Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee
The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian…
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'Divided in two': Italy faces train travel chaos as works start in Florence
Passengers crossing Italy by train could face cancellations and delays of up to three hours in July as scheduled maintenance at Fl…
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As a new heatwave looms, Europe falls for Chinese air conditioners
Hundreds of people besieged supermarkets in and around Paris, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambl…
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Teenage American hiker found dead near Switzerland’s Lake Brienz
The body of a 19-year-old US citizen was found Saturday in a rugged area overlooking Lake Brienz, in canton Bern. He died from his…
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EasyJet shares soar 10% as budget airline agrees to $7.3 billion Castlelake takeover
EasyJet shares surged in early dealmaking Monday after it agreed in principle to takeover bid from Castlelake.
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Moldova speeds up its membership process to the EU
An economically fragile country caught up in Russia’s hybrid war, Moldova is keen to make rapid progress for a quicker membership …
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San Fermín 2026 kicks off with crowded rocket launch as Pamplona embraces festival
The traditional chupinazo rocket has officially launched San Fermín 2026 in front of a packed City Hall square. Pamplona now embar…
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VIDEOS: Oslo parties after Norway make World Cup history against Brazil
Norwegians couldn't contain their excitement as the national team advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in h…
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How Hemingway’s 100-year-old classic still inspires hundreds to run with bulls in Pamplona
Hemmingway’s masterpiece put Spain's biggest bull run festival on the map for millions around the world
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US tells Nato that spending must increase ‘immediately’ or alliance will face consequences
Mark Rutte and Ursula von der Leyen urged cooperation ahead of a Nato summit this week
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At least 14 killed in Kyiv after second massive Russian attack
Kyiv has been struck by Russian missiles for the second time in less than a week, with at least 14 people killed. While Russia say…
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Joy for England fans after dramatic World Cup victory
England fans celebrated their team's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico as the Three Lions booked a place in the World Cup quarter-f…
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Switzerland dethroned as Europe's most expensive country
Switzerland has held a dubious ‘honour’ of being Europe’s priciest nation in a number of studies. But it is no longer the case.
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MAPS: Which regions are under heat and health warnings during Spain's second heatwave?
After Spain's second summer heatwave began on Sunday and temperatures soared beyond 40C, large swathes of the country are under he…