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Elderly couple die as wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina

An elderly couple died and several other people were injured on Sunday as fast-moving wildfires swept through the Greek island of Salamina west of Athens on the biggest

Elderly couple die as wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident at European athletics championships

Police have made one arrest after a security incident caused transportation delays for fans and athletes leaving Alexander Stadium following Saturday night’s session at the European track-and-field championships in Birmingham, England

Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident at European athletics championships
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

The BBC has asked a U.S. court for help getting documents and testimony from U.S. President Donald Trump's family in connection to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary

A dozen people were killed and at least 10 seriously

Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

Firefighters battled with the aid of Dutch helicopters on Sunday to contain Belgium's biggest wildfire, which has already

Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown

Thieves stole four artworks by 15th century painter Antonello da Messina from a museum in his Sicilian hometown, a loss to the island's

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown
Europe|World

Russia hits steel plant in new strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv attacks Moscow region

Russia carried out a wave of airstrikes on Ukraine overnight, killing two people at a steel plant, and Kyiv launched a heavy drone attack on the

Russia hits steel plant in new strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv attacks Moscow region
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing one

Ukrainian drones struck Moscow region overnight on Sunday in what the provincial governor said was one of the largest attacks to have targeted the region, and which he said

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing one
Crime|Europe|World

A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others

Police say a passenger bus traveling on a highway in Hungary early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12 and injuring others

A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

For more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an early evening drink, or

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount
Europe|World

Suspected Russian drone shot down in Romanian airspace

An F-18 fighter on a NATO air policing mission shot down a drone that illegally breached Romanian national airspace, the fourth unmanned aircraft shot down over the

Suspected Russian drone shot down in Romanian airspace
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Athens is cleaning its all-marble Olympic stadium for the first time in more than a century

Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium is undergoing its first systematic cleaning in more than a century

Athens is cleaning its all-marble Olympic stadium for the first time in more than a century
Africa|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta in security crackdown

Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta,

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta in security crackdown
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home

Fans have gathered in a Welsh village to bid farewell to singer Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say
Europe|Science|World

Earthquake hits Spanish city of Granada, buildings and cars damaged

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada in the early hours of Saturday, with the regional government saying houses and cars were damaged but no

Earthquake hits Spanish city of Granada, buildings and cars damaged
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Sicily's Catania airport restarts flights after Etna alert downgrade

Sicily's Catania airport has restarted flights, it said on Saturday, after authorities downgraded to orange from red the aviation alert colour of Mount Etna's recent volcanic

Sicily's Catania airport restarts flights after Etna alert downgrade
Environment|Europe|World

German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say

A wildfire in western Germany that forced the evacuation of thousands of people on Friday has stabilised, local authorities said on Saturday, although

German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say
Europe|Sports|World

PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona

Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain has bolstered its star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year year contract

PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border workers' unions

In the weeks before a rush of more than 70,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, border workers

Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border workers' unions
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling​​

Hungarian authorities will sink two barges in the Danube on Saturday to raise the water level at the Paks nuclear plant to avert a shutdown of one of its last two

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling​​
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

What's next for Luigi Mangione after his guilty plea over CEO killing?

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal charges over the killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, paving the way for him to try to

What's next for Luigi Mangione after his guilty plea over CEO killing?
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe

A wildfire engulfed homes in a picturesque Croatian resort overnight, killing one person, injuring 40 and forcing 1,200 to evacuate, officials said,

Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
Election|Europe|Political

Count Binface becomes Britain's most successful comedy candidate

Surrounded by more than 30 other prospective parliamentarians including three "loonies" and someone from the Everyone is God party, Count

Count Binface becomes Britain's most successful comedy candidate
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead

A British sociologist who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following plagiarism accusations was found dead Friday

Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Antoine Semenyo ready for first full season at Man City

26-year-old winger will begin first full campaign at Manchester City after his January move from Bournemouth.

Antoine Semenyo ready for first full season at Man City
Business|Environment|Europe|Political|World

US raises pressure on EU to 'deliver' on non-tariff trade commitments

The United States urged the European Union on Friday to ease its laws putting responsibility on large firms for the environmental and social

US raises pressure on EU to 'deliver' on non-tariff trade commitments
Europe|Political|Technology|World

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

France's top court on Friday blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|US|Videos

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family

Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players

While talks to end the Iran war have stalled, the Trump administration appears to be reaching out to a broader swath of countries that might be able to help pressure Tehran or ease its hardline position where traditional mediators haven't succeeded so far

With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players
Europe|World

Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

An Italian fighter jet, part of a NATO mission, shot down a drone of unknown origin that entered the airspace of NATO and EU member Latvia on Friday during Ukrainian

Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace
Business|Europe|Technology|World

China's Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe

Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai announced on Friday plans to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber.

China's Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political

Reform UK's Nigel Farage to avoid election count against Count Binface

Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK party, said on Friday he had regained his parliamentary seat, but would not be present at the vote

Reform UK's Nigel Farage to avoid election count against Count Binface
Election|Europe|Political|World

Reform UK's Nigel Farage beats a slate of fringe candidates in election boycotted by major parties

Nigel Farage has regained his seat in Parliament, beating a field of fringe candidates led by trash-can-wearing comic Count Binface in a special election boycotted by mainstream parties

Reform UK's Nigel Farage beats a slate of fringe candidates in election boycotted by major parties
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can

Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can

Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can
Environment|Europe|World

Germany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western village

More than 2,000 people were evacuated from their homes in western Germany on Friday, after a wildfire near the Belgian border spread towards a village, local

Germany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western village
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won his self-triggered by-election in southern England on Friday, but saw his strategy

Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge
Environment|Europe|World

European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent

Firefighters across Europe are battling multiple wildfires as a record-breaking heat wave grips the continent

European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge

Russian jet-powered drones have struck a home in northern Ukraine, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son

Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week

Ash spewing from Sicily’s Mount Etna has forced the closure of the island’s largest airport for the fifth consecutive day

Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Italian Carabinieri recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions

Italian authorities have recovered three stolen artworks by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse worth millions of euros

Italian Carabinieri recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen stuck in twilight zone

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The yen is back in the intervention zone, but its fate now appears to rest with the Fed's policy path and hopes of aggressive

Yen stuck in twilight zone
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies

For decades, the Gulf served as the center of gravity for much of Lebanon's creative talent, with swathes of designers and marketing executives flocking to

Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia exploits Poland-Ukraine dispute to step up disinformation campaign, officials and experts say

Russia has significantly stepped up its online disinformation campaign in Poland, using a dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv

Russia exploits Poland-Ukraine dispute to step up disinformation campaign, officials and experts say
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until Saturday afternoon because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has

Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia seeks answers from US about alleged support for Ukrainian attacks, Lavrov says

Russia believes the United States is deeply involved in Ukrainian attacks against it and has raised the issue with Washington, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in

Russia seeks answers from US about alleged support for Ukrainian attacks, Lavrov says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Culture clash: How Orcel's profit-boosting recipe could prove a bitter pill for Commerzbank

UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel has a blueprint for Commerzbank: slash costs, strip out management layers and push harder for revenue growth,

Culture clash: How Orcel's profit-boosting recipe could prove a bitter pill for Commerzbank
Arts|Environment|Europe|World

Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages

Spanish authorities on Thursday removed the remains of three kings who ruled the Aragón region in the 11th century from a monastery threatened by a wildfire.

Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages
Crime|Europe|World

Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says

Civilian casualties from the war in Ukraine rose by nearly a third month-on-month in July, to the highest level since May 2022, as Russia struck towns and

Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares snap 4-week rally as higher oil prices temper strong earnings 

European shares finished lower on Friday and snapped a four-week winning streak, as rising crude prices and renewed

European shares snap 4-week rally as higher oil prices temper strong earnings 
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

France evacuates 525 as new wildfire hits pine woods in the southwest

French authorities have evacuated 525 people from the village of Luglon after a wildfire broke out in the southwestern Landes region, not far

France evacuates 525 as new wildfire hits pine woods in the southwest
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge

Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge

Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear

Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear

Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear
Crime|Europe|World

A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days

A passenger train has derailed near London, marking the second such incident in two days

A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Live animals and baking bread feature in Messiaen's `Saint François d’Assise' at Salzburg Festival

Philippe Sly has taken on the challenging title role in “Saint François d’Assise” at the Salzburg Festival

Live animals and baking bread feature in Messiaen's `Saint François d’Assise' at Salzburg Festival
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Russia has denied the allegation. Zelensky also said radiation levels appear normal and will continue to be monitored. Video released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows the alleged moment of attack.

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands have rallied all across Slovakia to mark the seventh anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee
Europe|Political|US|World

CIA director says US has paused intelligence support to Ukraine

CIA director John Ratcliffe said the US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a contentious White House meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh analyzes the impact cutting off intelligence sharing could have on Ukraine's fight against Russia.

CIA director says US has paused intelligence support to Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

The Czech government has decided to gradually raise its defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2030, from around 2% now, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday.

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the sixth time in nine months on Thursday, sticking to its easing plan in the face of economic upheaval from an

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

French inflation below 1% for first time in 4 years in February

French inflation dropped below 1% for the first time in four years in February, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday.

French inflation below 1% for first time in 4 years in February
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'

A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs.

Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool

Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app

Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released a Russian American imprisoned on treason charges that Washington has dismissed as ludicrous

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a large hit from

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
Europe|Political

Bulgarian government survives no confidence vote

The Bulgarian government, led by Rosen Zhelyazkov, survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, launched over what the opposition says was its failure to fight against widespread

Bulgarian government survives no confidence vote
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each in an exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates, both sides said on Tuesday.

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each
Environment|Europe|World

Several homes affected by central England wildfire, fire service says

A major grass fire in Stourbridge, central England, has affected six properties and left two people suffering from the effects of heat and smoke, emergency services said on

Several homes affected by central England wildfire, fire service says
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Israel intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen, military says

Israel's military said it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen and that sirens had sounded twice across the country including in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as

Israel intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen, military says
Economy|Europe|World

Criteria to adopt the euro currency

The European Commission said on Wednesday Bulgaria can enter the euro zone and become the bloc's 21st member from 2026.

Criteria to adopt the euro currency
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference