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Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

Two thousand firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds along France's Mediterranean coast on Thursday, as the region grappled

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says

The EU is determined to find a strong candidate for the post of international peace envoy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, to

EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Former UK pop star Gary Glitter charged with non-recent sexual offences

British prosecutors on Thursday charged former UK pop star Paul Gadd, better known by his stage name Gary Glitter, with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl aged under 13

Former UK pop star Gary Glitter charged with non-recent sexual offences
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators

Albanian police used water cannons and teargas on Thursday to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament who threw eggs and flour at police

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth

A late-night deal agreed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition on a long-awaited package of reforms has the potential to give Germany's anaemic

Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Europe|Political|World

EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas

The United States and the European Union expressed concern on Thursday about China's new law on ethnic unity that went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal

EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google on Thursday lost its long-running fight against a record EU antitrust fine for using its Android mobile operating

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review

Some 609,737 of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said

Spain's amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

European regulators step up scrutiny of Big Tech

European regulators have launched a series of antitrust, privacy and online safety investigations into major technology companies in recent years.

European regulators step up scrutiny of Big Tech
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine
Europe|Political|World

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday it would keep increasing pressure on Ukraine, following a massive overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 17 people and wounded scores.

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'

Lithuania's parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in the Baltic nation,

Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says

The bigger drag on European Union growth is losing market share to China rather than a widening trade deficit with the Asian country, Goldman Sachs

Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says
Economy|Europe|World

EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure

The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia on Thursday and liberalised some export rules for its goods as Brussels seeks to shore up

EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto

Britain's threat to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal could be less about blocking the transaction than extracting commitments on UK news,

Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to women forced to give up their babies or separated from their mothers at birth under a system of

UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe

With 556 police officers patrolling a country half the size of Central Park, everyone thought Monaco was safe
Europe|Political|World

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a reform package to revive Germany’s sluggish economy

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says

Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows

British business confidence fell to its lowest since 2022 as the Iran war, which pushed up costs, saps expectations for future sales, a survey of accountants showed on

UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says

European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, NATO's top commander said on Thursday, adding

Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine

German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with being the co-perpetrator of a war crime over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, accusing

Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a package of reforms on Thursday, including tax relief for lower-income families

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares close at record high after softer US jobs data calms rate hike fears

European shares edged higher on Thursday as gains across sectors countered a slide in AI-related stocks, while investors

European shares close at record high after softer US jobs data calms rate hike fears
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says

Ukraine has failed to deliver promised drone technology despite Poland's military support and willingness to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw

Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy jobless rate at record low of 5% in May, but 22,000 jobs lost

Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.0% in May but a net 22,000 jobs were lost during the month, with the fall in the jobless rate due to people no longer looking for

Italy jobless rate at record low of 5% in May, but 22,000 jobs lost
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says

The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the schism by traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican has responded aggressively to the ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X after it defied Pope Leo XIV and consecrated four bishops without his consent

What to know about the schism by traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says

Chinese export controls, technological dependence on the U.S. and the structural weakness of Europe's chip industry mean it faces a "bleak future" unless

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russian fuel frustration rises as crisis bites

In Russia's grain belt, farmers fret they will be unable to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked by Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries and

Russian fuel frustration rises as crisis bites
Europe|World

Rebel Catholic group's forbidden ordinations caused 'schism', Vatican cardinal says

Four new bishops from a breakaway Catholic group dedicated to the old Latin mass were ordained in southwestern Switzerland on Wednesday, in defiance of an appeal

Rebel Catholic group's forbidden ordinations caused 'schism', Vatican cardinal says
Europe|Sports|US|World

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Europe|World

Russia says it strikes Ukraine in retaliation for recent attacks

Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and other locations using long-range, high-precision air-, land-, sea-launched weapons and drones, the Russian Defence

Russia says it strikes Ukraine in retaliation for recent attacks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Shares pull back as markets await likely payrolls beat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Global shares are pulling back after a bumper quarter.

Shares pull back as markets await likely payrolls beat
Economy|Europe|Political|World

French far right ponders life beyond Le Pen as appeal ruling looms

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid to overturn an election ban, a verdict that

French far right ponders life beyond Le Pen as appeal ruling looms
Crime|Europe|Political|World

How France's Le Pen ended up fighting in court to save her presidential hopes

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen awaits a crucial appeal ruling in Paris next week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential

How France's Le Pen ended up fighting in court to save her presidential hopes
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep
Africa|Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup

Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup

Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
Europe|Sports|World

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

AOL, Vimeo owner Bending Spoons surges nearly 40% in US market debut

Bending Spoons shares closed nearly 40% higher in their U.S. market debut on Wednesday, as investors bought into the Italian

AOL, Vimeo owner Bending Spoons surges nearly 40% in US market debut
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Five wounded in firebombings of homes linked to Greek governing party

Attackers firebombed three residential buildings linked to Greece's governing party in the northern city of Thessaloniki before dawn on Wednesday, wounding five people

Five wounded in firebombings of homes linked to Greek governing party
Europe|World

Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland

A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent

Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Warsh says some task force staffing to be revealed next week

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Fed's Warsh says some task force staffing to be revealed next week
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Wealthy businessman goes on trial over murder of Maltese journalist

A wealthy Maltese businessman accused of ordering the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia went on trial on Wednesday, nine years after the death of

Wealthy businessman goes on trial over murder of Maltese journalist
Crime|Europe|World

Monaco authorities detain then release a person in their probe of this week's explosion

Monaco authorities say a person was arrested but later released as they “very actively” pursue their probe of an explosion that reportedly wounded a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two other people

Monaco authorities detain then release a person in their probe of this week's explosion
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla European registrations climb in June

Tesla registrations rose across several European markets in June, data showed on Wednesday, extending a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle

Tesla European registrations climb in June
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain, Starmer says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that racism and intolerance had worsened in Britain over the past decade, warning it was damaging social cohesion and deterring

Racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain, Starmer says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

CMA CGM to buy FedEx third-party logistics arm for $1.4 billion

CMA CGM has agreed to buy FedEx's third-party logistics business for an enterprise value of $1.4 billion as the French shipping group seeks to expand its presence in the

CMA CGM to buy FedEx third-party logistics arm for $1.4 billion
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Rate cuts are not back on the table for Britain, Bank of England's Bailey says

The Bank of England is not in a position to consider cutting interest rates, Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday, despite oil prices falling back near pre‑

Rate cuts are not back on the table for Britain, Bank of England's Bailey says
Crime|Europe|World

Germany charges Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

Germany's top prosecutor has indicted a Ukrainian national over the 2022 explosions that crippled the Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea, moving

Germany charges Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Environment|Europe|Health|World

French government seen facing no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers have announced plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country

French government seen facing no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo faces first major crisis of papacy from rebel Catholic group

Pope Leo faces first major crisis of papacy from rebel Catholic group

Pope Leo faces first major crisis of papacy from rebel Catholic group
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages

A Swedish court on Wednesday ordered Alphabet's Google to pay about $1.5 billion in damages to PriceRunner, the price comparison business owned by

Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

At least 5 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say

At least 5 people were killed in a fire in a 10-storey apartment tower in the Belgian city of Antwerp on

At least 5 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say
Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week

Ukrainian forces have struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
Crime|Europe|World

Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured

At least six people have died in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of Antwerp, Belgium

Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK police watchdog probes two officers over handling of Henry Nowak case

Britain's police watchdog said on Wednesday it was investigating two officers over their handling of a student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his

UK police watchdog probes two officers over handling of Henry Nowak case
Crime|Europe|World

Belarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners, his administration says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 32 prisoners, of whom 28 were serving sentences for "extremism", a charge often used against opponents of his government, a

Belarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners, his administration says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Ireland as Dublin takes over Council of EU presidency

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Ireland on Wednesday as Dublin takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Ireland as Dublin takes over Council of EU presidency
Economy|Europe|World

EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China

The European Union has introduced two measures to protect its steel industry and limit small e-commerce parcels

EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit

Turkey is implementing extensive security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying thousands of police and banning public gatherings

Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit
Arts|Business|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Buckingham Palace is a must-see for tourists. So why don’t the royals want to live there?

Buckingham Palace is a must-see for tourists. So why don’t the royals want to live there?

Buckingham Palace is a must-see for tourists. So why don’t the royals want to live there?
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Who is the Ukrainian tycoon at the center of mysterious Monaco bombing?

Who is the Ukrainian tycoon at the center of mysterious Monaco bombing?

Who is the Ukrainian tycoon at the center of mysterious Monaco bombing?
Economy|Europe|World

UK's Starmer leaves successor-in-waiting Burnham with defence funding gap

Andy Burnham will have to find an additional £4.7 billion ($6.2 billion) to close a defence funding gap, either through deeper spending cuts or higher taxes,

UK's Starmer leaves successor-in-waiting Burnham with defence funding gap
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says

China's BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle maker, is close to a decision on taking over an existing European auto plant to

China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says
Election|Europe|Political|World

France sets presidential election dates

France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off set for May 2, the government spokeswoman, Maud Bregeon, said on

France sets presidential election dates
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Spain citizenship law for expatriates' descendants sparks voting quarrel

A reparations law granting descendants of Spaniards the right to citizenship has sparked a heated political debate as right-wing opposition

Spain citizenship law for expatriates' descendants sparks voting quarrel
Business|Europe|Technology

EU says it held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash

European technology chief Henna Virkkunen held "constructive" talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook this week, a European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday, after the two

EU says it held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German manufacturing edges up in June as new orders return to growth, PMI shows

German factory activity expanded modestly in June as output growth ticked up and new orders rebounded, while the outlook for price trends depends on developments in the

German manufacturing edges up in June as new orders return to growth, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows

British manufacturing activity cooled in June despite a boost to output from stockpiling ahead of price hikes and supply chain problems stemming from the Middle East

UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows
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European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger

European shares slipped on Wednesday, after a strong finish to the second quarter, as investors assessed indications that U.S. interest rates

European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger