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World – Europe – CNN

Germany
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Russia
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Ukraine
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
David Beckham Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about David Beckham, and learn more about the life of the retired soccer legend.
Tony Blair Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund director.
Princess Catherine Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton.
March 25 Moscow concert hall attack
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Four suspects in the Crocus City Hall attack that left at least 139 people dead in Moscow have been charged with committing a terrorist act. They are facing possible life imprisonment.
March 24 Moscow concert hall attack
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Four suspects in the Crocus City Hall attack that left at least 137 people dead in Moscow have been identified and detained.
March 23, 2024 Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves over 130 dead
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
More than 130 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire.
Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves at least 60 dead
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
At least 60 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire. Follow here for live updates.
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday, March 22, that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the "early stages" of treatment.
Vladimir Putin Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Theresa May Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts to learn about Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom.
2008 Georgia Russia Conflict Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read Fast Facts from CNN about the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia.
John Major Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
View CNN's Fast Facts on the life of Sir John Major, former prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Cristiano Ronaldo Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo to learn about the all-time leading male goalscorer in international football.
Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
View CNN's Fast Facts on His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II. He was formally invested as Monaco's ruler on July 12, 2005, following the death of his father, Prince Rainier.
Mario Monti Fast Facts
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Read CNN's Mario Monti Fast Facts for a look at the life of the economist and former Italian prime minister.
The funeral for Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny
on May 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
Large crowds of mourners have gathered in Moscow for the funeral of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny despite a heavy police presence and the threat of detention. Follow for live updates.
This fire has been burning for 4,000 years
on December 2, 2022 at 2:29 pm
"This fire has burned 4,000 years and never stopped," says Aliyeva Rahila. "Even the rain coming here, snow, wind -- it never stops burning."
Russia is bruised as winter approaches. Can Ukraine land another blow?
on October 14, 2022 at 9:29 am
The hotel designed for likes
on December 23, 2019 at 11:03 am
Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?
on December 20, 2019 at 7:54 pm
Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet.
The best luxury bars in Budapest
on December 20, 2019 at 11:46 am
'Hamlet' in the skies? The story behind Taiwan's newest airline
on December 18, 2019 at 2:41 am
Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island's duopoly aviation market.
Copenhagen's new Metro is a thing of beauty
on December 11, 2019 at 12:27 pm
In Copenhagen, traffic is usually caused by the two-wheel variety of transportation: the bicycle.
They say he lived to be 168. Here's how
on December 10, 2019 at 10:03 pm
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents.
Budapest 's fine dining revolution
on December 2, 2019 at 11:08 am
Luxury atop one of the world's tallest hotels
on September 2, 2019 at 2:23 pm
From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new.

World – Europe – Reuters

Russia does not rule out LNG exports stagnating in next 4 years
by Ashutosh Mishra on April 24, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Reuters exclusively reported that Russia’s liquefied natural gas exports could stagnate in the next four years under the two less-rosy The post Russia does not rule out LNG exports stagnating in next 4 years appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
ECB set to order UniCredit to reduce Russia business
by Aditi Tiwari on April 19, 2024 at 4:00 am
Reuters exclusively reported that the European Central Bank is poised to order Italy’s UniCredit to cut back its business with The post ECB set to order UniCredit to reduce Russia business appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
by Ashutosh Mishra on April 15, 2024 at 5:49 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Russian copper producer RCC and Chinese firms have avoided taxes and skirted the impact of Western The post Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Russia-Ukraine Black Sea shipping deal was almost reached last month
by Ashutosh Mishra on April 15, 2024 at 5:30 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Russia and Ukraine negotiated for two months with Turkey on a deal to ensure the safety The post Russia-Ukraine Black Sea shipping deal was almost reached last month appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
EU’s new tech laws are working – small browsers gain market share
by Ashutosh Mishra on April 10, 2024 at 2:45 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Independent browser companies in the European Union are seeing a spike in users in the first The post EU’s new tech laws are working – small browsers gain market share appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Activist investor Amber Capital backs MFE’s push for changes at ProSieben
by Ashutosh Mishra on April 9, 2024 at 2:52 am
Reuters exclusively reported on Amber Capital backing a proposal to break up ProSiebenSat.1 made by the German broadcaster’s top investor The post Activist investor Amber Capital backs MFE’s push for changes at ProSieben appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Marathon Partners pushes Dr. Martens for strategic review, possible sale
by Aditi Tiwari on April 2, 2024 at 11:40 am
Reuters exclusively reported that investment firm Marathon Partners Equity Management wants British boot maker Dr. Martens to hire bankers and The post Marathon Partners pushes Dr. Martens for strategic review, possible sale appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 suspends gas liquefaction amid sanctions, lack of tankers
by Aditi Tiwari on April 2, 2024 at 11:31 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Novatek, Russia’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has suspended production at its Arctic LNG The post Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 suspends gas liquefaction amid sanctions, lack of tankers appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap ‘sponsors of war’ blacklist
by Aditi Tiwari on March 22, 2024 at 11:43 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Ukraine would dismantle within days its “sponsors of war” blacklist, central to Kyiv’s campaign to expose The post Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap ‘sponsors of war’ blacklist appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Washington pressures Austria’s Raiffeisen to drop Russian tycoon deal
by Aditi Tiwari on March 20, 2024 at 3:22 pm
Reuters exclusively reported that the United States is pressing Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International, the biggest Western bank in Russia, to The post Washington pressures Austria’s Raiffeisen to drop Russian tycoon deal appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

World – Europe – The Economist

Ukraine’s defenders anxiously dig in for a looming Russian assault
on May 9, 2024 at 1:42 pm
The West’s delays on weapons help Vladimir Putin exploit superior numbers
Dealers are selling war trophies to buy weapons for Ukraine
on May 9, 2024 at 1:42 pm
A sometimes gruesome trade helps defenders on the front lines
Protests against a Russian-style law threaten Georgia’s government
on May 9, 2024 at 1:42 pm
The country’s behind-the-scenes ruler may want to scotch its EU candidacy
Romania’s hard right looks strong in a year of four elections
on May 9, 2024 at 1:42 pm
The AUR party of George Simion is expecting its best result yet
Israel is defying calls to shun it at Eurovision
on May 9, 2024 at 1:42 pm
Keeping the contest apolitical proves harder than ever
National days offer a study into the inner psyche of Europeans
on May 9, 2024 at 7:21 am
Happy Europe Day!
A fresh Russian push will test Ukraine severely, says a senior general
on May 2, 2024 at 5:06 pm
An interview with Vadym Skibitsky, deputy head of Ukraine’s military intelligence
Europeans lack visceral attachment to the EU. Does it matter?
on May 2, 2024 at 1:14 pm
In search of the missing European demos
Donald Tusk mulls which of the previous government’s plans to axe
on May 2, 2024 at 1:14 pm
The Polish populists’ projects were often preposterous, but not always
Turkey’s President Erdogan faces a new challenge from Islamists
on May 2, 2024 at 1:14 pm
Religious voters think the president is not tough enough on Israel
Espionage scandals are hurting Germany’s far right
on May 2, 2024 at 1:14 pm
Charges of Chinese and Russian influence mar Alternative for Germany’s European campaign
European Parliament elections tracker: who’s leading the polls?
on May 2, 2024 at 11:20 am
Will the hard right make gains in June? The Economist is following the contest
Emmanuel Macron in his own words (French)
on May 2, 2024 at 8:45 am
The French president’s interview with The Economist
Emmanuel Macron in his own words (English)
on May 2, 2024 at 8:45 am
The French president’s interview with The Economist
Emmanuel Macron on how to rescue Europe
on May 2, 2024 at 8:44 am
The French president on grave risks to the continent, and what to do about them
Ukraine’s draft dodgers are living in fear
on April 28, 2024 at 1:50 pm
Ever more conscripts are needed against Russia’s offensive
“Our Europe can die”: Macron’s dire message to the continent
on April 25, 2024 at 4:04 pm
Institutions are not for ever, after all
Carbon emissions are dropping—fast—in Europe
on April 25, 2024 at 1:58 pm
Thanks to a price mechanism that actually works
Italy’s government is trying to influence the state-owned broadcaster
on April 25, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Giorgia Meloni’s supporters accuse RAI of left-wing bias
Ursula von der Leyen is the favourite to keep leading the EU—right?
on April 25, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Potholes lie in the road to a second term
Has the spectre of terrorism finally been excised from Spain?
on April 25, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Good news comes from the success of a terrorist-linked political party
Will Spain’s prime minister suddenly quit?
on April 25, 2024 at 10:03 am
Pedro Sánchez stunned Spain with a promise to announce plans on April 29th
The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia
on April 24, 2024 at 5:32 pm
Intelligence sources are concerned about the country, which is surrounded by Italy
Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians
on April 21, 2024 at 6:20 pm
The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia
on April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Its superdrones can reach targets as far away as Siberia
Ukraine is digging in as the Kremlin steps up its offensive
on April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Will it be enough?
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron
on April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
The German chancellor’s awkward meeting with China’s boss
on April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
It is time for Xi Jinping to accept that Germany isn’t America’s puppet
How a conservative conference morphed into a crisis of liberalism
on April 17, 2024 at 5:40 pm
A Brussels hard-right confab descends into a mix of farce and petty tyranny
Germany is flunking the education test
on April 16, 2024 at 3:14 pm
Its scores are heading down, as its schools fail to adapt

World – Europe – New York Times

Mystery of Mona Lisa’s Location May Be Solved
by Ali Watkins in Art, da Vinci, Leonardo, Italy, Geology on May 12, 2024 at 5:48 pm
A mash-up of geology and art history has identified a likely setting for one of the world’s most famous paintings.
Russian Forces Push Deeper Into Northern Ukraine
by Jeffrey Gettleman and Constant Méheut in Defense and Military Forces, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Zelensky, Volodymyr, Kharkiv (Ukraine), Ukraine on May 12, 2024 at 3:11 pm
A Ukrainian military unit said that its troops were forced to retreat from several positions and that one settlement had been captured by Russian forces.
Northern Lights Photos: Aurora Borealis Lights Up the Night Sky
by The New York Times in Aurora Borealis, vis-photo, Science and Technology, internal-truncator on May 12, 2024 at 2:54 pm
The unusual sight of aurora borealis was visible around the world.
Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland
by Alex Marshall in Eurovision Song Contest, European Broadcasting Union, Malmo (Sweden), Israel, Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots on May 12, 2024 at 12:56 pm
The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage.
Ahead of Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Faces a Trust Crisis
by Michael S. Schmidt, Jenny Vrentas and Tariq Panja in Doping (Sports), World Anti-Doping Agency, Olympic Games (2024), Swimming, International Olympic Committee, King, Lilly (1997- ), USA Swimming on May 12, 2024 at 12:13 pm
Concerns are growing that the body whose job is keeping sports free of illegal drugs is failing at that mission, leading Congress to question U.S. support.
Ukraine’s Seaborne Grain Exports Bounce Back to Near Prewar Levels
by Constant Méheut in Grain, Ships and Shipping, Ports, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Black Sea, Odessa (Ukraine), Russia, Ukraine on May 12, 2024 at 9:02 am
The flow of grain ships through ports in the Odesa region is a welcome boost for Ukraine’s war-ravaged economy. But analysts warn it may not last.
Russian Attacks Open a New Front in Ukraine
by Jeffrey Gettleman and Emile Ducke in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Defense and Military Forces, Russia, Ukraine, Kharkiv (Ukraine), Refugees and Displaced Persons on May 12, 2024 at 6:31 am
Russia’s latest offensive has expanded the battlefield along Ukraine’s northern border, and sent thousands of civilians fleeing to Kharkiv, the closest large city.
Northern Lights Set to Return Tonight as Extreme Solar Storm Continues
by Katrina Miller, Ivan Penn and Emmett Lindner in Aurora Borealis, Sun, Space and Astronomy, Electric Light and Power, Magnets and Magnetism, Earth on May 11, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Electrical utilities said they weathered earlier conditions as persistent geomagnetic storms were expected to cause another light show in evening skies.
Eberhard Kornfeld, Art Dealer, Collector and Historian, Is Dead at 99
by Jonathan Kandell in Kornfeld, Eberhard W, Deaths (Obituaries), Art, Auctions, Collectors and Collections, Arts and Antiquities Looting, Holocaust and the Nazi Era, Old masters, Grunbaum, Fritz (1880-1941), Schiele, Egon, Switzerland on May 11, 2024 at 5:40 pm
Ensconced in a 15th-century Swiss manor house, he became an expert on the old masters and later tangled with heirs of a collector killed by the Nazis.
Kherson Residents Rebuild and Brace for New Russian Attack
by Carlotta Gall, Oleksandr Chubko and Mauricio Lima in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Kherson (Ukraine), Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Building (Construction), Ukraine, Russia, Defense and Military Forces, Civilian Casualties, International Relations, vis-photo, internal-truncator on May 11, 2024 at 4:10 pm
The people of the Kherson region have slowly rebuilt their homes and livelihoods since a Ukrainian counteroffensive forced out Russian troops. Now they are bracing for another Russian attack.
British Colleges Are Handling Protests Differently. Will It Pay Off?
by Stephen Castle and Mary Turner in Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests (2023- ), Colleges and Universities, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Palestinians, Jews and Judaism, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Cambridge University, Oxford University, Cambridge (England), Great Britain, Oxford (England) on May 11, 2024 at 8:54 am
University leaders have so far adopted a more permissive attitude to pro-Palestinian encampments than their U.S. counterparts. Here’s why.
Russia Mounting New Border Assaults in North, Ukraine Says
by Marc Santora, Maria Varenikova and Eric Schmitt in Defense and Military Forces, International Relations, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Kharkiv (Ukraine), Ukraine, Russia on May 11, 2024 at 3:18 am
Armored columns tried to punch through at several points, the military said, raising pressure on already stretched Ukrainian forces.
Aiming for Rosier Ties, Xi Wraps Up Europe Visit
by Andrew Higgins and Chris Buckley in Belgrade (Serbia), Budapest (Hungary), Orban, Viktor, Xi Jinping, Vucic, Aleksandar, China, International Relations on May 10, 2024 at 10:36 pm
The red carpet receptions China’s leader received in France, Serbia and Hungary helped recast a strained relationship with the continent.
What Did P.S.G.’s Money Buy?
by Rory Smith in Soccer, Mbappe, Kylian (1998- ), Paris St-Germain FC (Soccer Team), UEFA Champions League (Soccer), Real Madrid (Soccer Team), internal-truncator on May 10, 2024 at 9:14 pm
The club’s superstar era cost billions and upended European soccer. But after another Champions League failure and Friday’s confirmation that Kylian Mbappé will leave, what was it all for?
Satellite Images Reveal Where Russian Nuclear Weapons Could Be Stored in Belarus
by Christoph Koettl in Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, Cold War Era, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, International Institute for Strategic Studies, Defense Department, Putin, Vladimir V, Belarus, Russia, your-feed-visual-investigations, vis-video on May 10, 2024 at 5:41 pm
A New York Times analysis shows security upgrades unique to Russian nuclear storage facilities at a Cold War-era munitions depot.
A Global Lesson from Britain’s Crumbling Conservative Party
by Amanda Taub in Politics and Government, Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit), Voting and Voters, Conservative Party (Great Britain), Labour Party (Great Britain), England, Europe, Great Britain on May 10, 2024 at 5:03 pm
Sometimes, even as the far right rises, the center holds.
The Zeyrek Cinili Hamam Is Restored in Istanbul
by Wendy Moonan in Istanbul (Turkey), Ottoman Empire, Design, Architecture, Restoration and Renovation, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, World Heritage Sites, vis-photo, internal-truncator on May 10, 2024 at 3:24 pm
The Zeyrek Cinili Hamam, an early-Ottoman-era masterpiece, is restored to its original use as a public bathhouse.
An English Town Drops Apostrophes From Street Signs. Some Aren’t Happy.
by Jenny Gross in Names, Geographical, Grammar, Signs and Signage, English Language, Vandalism, Traffic and Parking Signals and Signs, Language and Languages, England, Yorkshire (England) on May 10, 2024 at 2:22 pm
The move has prompted some resistance, with someone writing an apostrophe on a sign for St. Mary’s Walk. “What’s next?” one North Yorkshire resident asked. “Commas?”
A German Initiative to Keep Workers Employed by Retraining Them
by Melissa Eddy in Labor and Jobs, Vocational Training, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Continental AG, Germany, Unemployment, Careers and Professions, Relocation of Business, Politics and Government, internal-truncator on May 10, 2024 at 12:50 pm
As the industrial landscape in Germany shifts, companies have formed an alliance aimed at offering the skills and certification that workers need to find new jobs.
How Pro-Palestinian Students Pushed Trinity College Dublin to Divest
by Isabella Kwai and Ed O’Loughlin in Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests (2023- ), Colleges and Universities, Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland), International Relations, Ireland, Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS), Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) on May 10, 2024 at 9:42 am
A surge of attention hit Ireland’s most prestigious university over protests that involved Israel, Gaza and the famed medieval Book of Kells.

World – Europe – BBC News

Russia blames Ukraine after blast destroys apartments
on May 12, 2024 at 5:07 pm
At least two people are said to have been killed after a section of a 10-storey block collapsed in Belgorod.
The Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBC
on May 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm
The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision as UK comes 18th
on May 12, 2024 at 12:28 am
Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song The Code.
In pictures: Top moments from Eurovision Song Contest 2024
on May 11, 2024 at 11:34 pm
Skimpy costumes, wacky performances and furious flag-waving... it can only be Eurovision.
Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill
on May 11, 2024 at 7:32 pm
Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.
Hundreds flee Ukraine border area after Russia attack
on May 11, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Evacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday's surprise incursions.
Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision
on May 11, 2024 at 4:05 pm
The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.
Djokovic dons a helmet after being hit by bottle
on May 11, 2024 at 1:28 pm
The tennis player was accidentally struck in the head with a hard bottle that fell from a fan's backpack.
Eurovision queen Loreen: 'I want to write a boring song'
on May 11, 2024 at 1:01 am
The two-time winner talks Eurovision, protests in Sweden and why she wants to write a song about tax.
Ukraine says it repelled Russian bid to cross border
on May 10, 2024 at 10:05 pm
The attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military.
Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open
on May 10, 2024 at 9:36 pm
Novak Djokovic is hit on the head by a water bottle as he signs autographs after his win at the Italian Open.
Seven dead after bus falls into river in St Petersburg
on May 10, 2024 at 8:57 pm
The accident took place on the Potseluev Bridge in the historic centre.
Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain
on May 10, 2024 at 7:32 pm
France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season.
Protesters attempt to storm Germany's Tesla factory
on May 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Protesters opposed to the expansion of the site have clashed with police.
Police and protesters clash at Tesla's Berlin factory
on May 10, 2024 at 4:28 pm
Activists were protesting against plans to expand the factory in Grünheide - Tesla's only manufacturing location in Europe.
Spanish islands toughen curbs on party holidays
on May 10, 2024 at 12:36 pm
The popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.
Zelensky fires head of bodyguard after failed plot
on May 10, 2024 at 9:12 am
No reason was given for Serhiy Rud's dismissal. He has led the president's security detail since 2019.
How we found Europe’s most wanted migrant-smuggler
on May 10, 2024 at 4:44 am
Barzan Majeed, aka Scorpion, is on the run after smuggling thousands of migrants into the UK.
Putin hails army 'heroes' and warns off West in WW2 parade
on May 9, 2024 at 11:50 am
Russia's leader marks Victory Day by making clear the country's military is always on combat alert.
German politician attacked in library as violence spreads
on May 8, 2024 at 3:06 pm
Berlin ex-mayor and senator Franziska Giffey was hit on the head and neck as she visited a library in Berlin.

World – Europe – BBC News

Russia blames Ukraine after blast destroys apartments
on May 12, 2024 at 5:07 pm
At least two people are said to have been killed after a section of a 10-storey block collapsed in Belgorod.
The Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBC
on May 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm
The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision as UK comes 18th
on May 12, 2024 at 12:28 am
Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song The Code.
In pictures: Top moments from Eurovision Song Contest 2024
on May 11, 2024 at 11:34 pm
Skimpy costumes, wacky performances and furious flag-waving... it can only be Eurovision.
Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill
on May 11, 2024 at 7:32 pm
Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.
Hundreds flee Ukraine border area after Russia attack
on May 11, 2024 at 5:29 pm
Evacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday's surprise incursions.
Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision
on May 11, 2024 at 4:05 pm
The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.
Djokovic dons a helmet after being hit by bottle
on May 11, 2024 at 1:28 pm
The tennis player was accidentally struck in the head with a hard bottle that fell from a fan's backpack.
Eurovision queen Loreen: 'I want to write a boring song'
on May 11, 2024 at 1:01 am
The two-time winner talks Eurovision, protests in Sweden and why she wants to write a song about tax.
Ukraine says it repelled Russian bid to cross border
on May 10, 2024 at 10:05 pm
The attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military.
Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open
on May 10, 2024 at 9:36 pm
Novak Djokovic is hit on the head by a water bottle as he signs autographs after his win at the Italian Open.
Seven dead after bus falls into river in St Petersburg
on May 10, 2024 at 8:57 pm
The accident took place on the Potseluev Bridge in the historic centre.
Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain
on May 10, 2024 at 7:32 pm
France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season.
Protesters attempt to storm Germany's Tesla factory
on May 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Protesters opposed to the expansion of the site have clashed with police.
Police and protesters clash at Tesla's Berlin factory
on May 10, 2024 at 4:28 pm
Activists were protesting against plans to expand the factory in Grünheide - Tesla's only manufacturing location in Europe.
Spanish islands toughen curbs on party holidays
on May 10, 2024 at 12:36 pm
The popular tourist spot says it will expand an anti-tourism law.
Zelensky fires head of bodyguard after failed plot
on May 10, 2024 at 9:12 am
No reason was given for Serhiy Rud's dismissal. He has led the president's security detail since 2019.
How we found Europe’s most wanted migrant-smuggler
on May 10, 2024 at 4:44 am
Barzan Majeed, aka Scorpion, is on the run after smuggling thousands of migrants into the UK.
Putin hails army 'heroes' and warns off West in WW2 parade
on May 9, 2024 at 11:50 am
Russia's leader marks Victory Day by making clear the country's military is always on combat alert.
German politician attacked in library as violence spreads
on May 8, 2024 at 3:06 pm
Berlin ex-mayor and senator Franziska Giffey was hit on the head and neck as she visited a library in Berlin.

World – Europe – The Guardian

The Guardian view on Giorgia Meloni’s Italy: the politics of ‘illiberal democracy’ | Editorial
by Editorial in Giorgia Meloni, Italy, Press freedom, Law, Viktor Orbán, Vladimir Putin, Newspapers & magazines, Media, Europe, European Union on May 12, 2024 at 5:30 pm
A strike by journalists at the state broadcaster sends a disturbing signal, in one of the European Union’s most important member statesAccording to the latest audit of press freedom by Reporters Without Borders, Italy has tumbled down […]
Nicola Jennings on looking up at the night sky in Britain, Ukraine and Gaza – cartoon
by Nicola Jennings in Northern lights, UK news, Ukraine, Europe, World news, Gaza, Palestinian territories on May 12, 2024 at 3:35 pm
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Ukraine facing ‘difficult’ situation in Kharkiv region, military chief says
by Shaun Walker in Ukraine, Russia, Europe, World news on May 12, 2024 at 3:28 pm
Ukrainian commander admits his forces are on the back foot as Russia claims to have taken more villagesUkraine’s top military commander admitted on Sunday that the situation in the north-eastern Kharkiv region was “difficult” as Russia […]
Lithuanians vote in presidential election amid security fears in Baltic region
by Lisa O'Carroll in Lithuania, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, European Union, Nato on May 12, 2024 at 2:52 pm
Gitanas Nausėda, the incumbent, has led polls in campaign focused on war in Ukraine and threat from RussiaLithuanians are going to the polls on Sunday to vote in a presidential election amid growing fears about Moscow and security in the Baltic […]
About 50,000 protest in Tbilisi against Georgia ‘foreign agents’ bill
by Lisa O'Carroll in Brussels in Georgia, Russia, World news, Protest, Europe, European Union on May 12, 2024 at 1:56 pm
US says parliamentarians must choose between Kremlin-style laws or Euro-Atlantic democratic pathAn estimated 50,000 people marched peacefully in heavy rain in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Saturday night after the US said parliamentarians had […]
Briton with cancer living in Italy unable to get care he is entitled to after Brexit
by Lisa O'Carroll in Brussels in Brexit, Italy, European Union, Europe, Politics, UK news, David Cameron, Health, Cancer on May 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Withdrawal agreement means Graham Beresford is eligible for free treatment but Italian authorities have said he must payA British man settled in Italy who has a rare cancer has been unable to receive the free healthcare he is entitled to because […]
Eurovision 2024: everything we learned – from the Abba swizz to the UK’s wild unpopularity
by Michael Hogan in Eurovision 2024, Television, Eurovision, Culture, Television & radio, Music, Switzerland, UK news, Israel, Abba, Sweden, Europe, World news on May 12, 2024 at 12:18 pm
Why did Olly Alexander fall flat in the public vote? Why didn’t Abba show up? And how did the trophy get smashed?It was the most politically charged Eurovision song contest in memory – but it was won by a famously neutral nation. As the glittery […]
Catalonia goes to polls in vote that will gauge support for independence
by Sam Jones in Madrid in Catalonia, Spain, Pedro Sánchez, Europe, World news on May 12, 2024 at 11:44 am
Regional election will also indicate whether Spanish prime minister’s conciliatory approach has paid offVoters in Catalonia are heading to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballots in a snap regional election that will gauge the strength of the […]
Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins song contest – video highlights
by Guardian Staff in Eurovision 2024, Eurovision, Music, Television, Europe on May 12, 2024 at 9:13 am
Switzerland has won the 68th Eurovision song contest, bringing to an end a fraught and, at times, tumultuous competition overshadowed by a row about Israel’s inclusion. Swiss singer Nemo, who identifies as non-binary, had entered the night as the […]
The wisest Brexiters – such as Nigel Lawson – knew how good life is in Europe | William Keegan
by William Keegan in Economics, Business, Brexit, European Union, Politics, UK news, France, Nigel Lawson, Conservatives, Europe, Foreign policy on May 12, 2024 at 6:00 am
A weekend near the former chancellor’s French residence induced a sense of wellbeing quite unlike Britain’s beleaguered moodWith all the horrors in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan – not to say (a touch of bathos here) the abysmal state of our […]
Labour gains in leave areas may cut swing needed for overall majority
by Toby Helm Political editor in Labour, Local elections, Local elections 2024, Local politics, Politics, UK news, Keir Starmer, Brexit, General elections on May 11, 2024 at 6:22 pm
Analysis reveals voters switching from the Tories in pro-Brexit seats could make a Starmer election victory easier to achieveVoters are switching from the Tories to Labour in the most pro-leave parts of the country in such numbers that Keir Starmer […]
Far-right EU election gains could boost nationalist parties on home turf
by Jon Henley in European parliamentary elections 2024, European Union, Europe, World news, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), Germany, Austria, Marine Le Pen, Geert Wilders, Emmanuel Macron, The far right, Viktor Orbán, Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, Ursula von der Leyen on May 11, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Polls indicate a surge for the right across the continent in next month’s ballots but the centrists are still likely to hold sway in parliamentFar-right gains in next month’s European elections will be hard, if not impossible, to parlay into […]
Northern lights illuminate skies in UK and Europe – in pictures
by Jim Powell in Northern lights, Europe, Meteorology, Science, Space, UK news, World news, Photography, Europe weather, UK weather, The sun on May 11, 2024 at 8:45 am
Aurora borealis fills an overnight sky, with rare sightings all over Europe from Whitley Bay to ViennaHow can I see the northern lights in the UK tonight?Northern lights dazzle over UK, Europe and across the hemisphere Continue reading...
Germany: police clash with hundreds of climate protesters trying to storm Tesla plant – video
in Tesla, Germany, World news, Europe on May 10, 2024 at 9:06 pm
Protesters opposed to expansion of the US electric vehicle maker Tesla's plant in Grünheide near Berlin clashed with police as some of them attempted to storm the facility. More than 800 people took part in the protest, according to the organising […]
Israeli singer Eden Golan says Eurovision is 'safe for everyone' – video
in Israel, Eurovision 2024, Eurovision, Europe, World news, Sweden on May 10, 2024 at 9:06 am
The solo artist Eden Golan has insisted the Eurovision song contest being held in Sweden is ‘safe for everyone’ amid protests against Israel's participation because of the war in Gaza. A journalist asked the finalist: 'Have you ever thought that […]

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Russia-Ukraine war – live: Thousands flee as Kremlin launches cross-border attacks in Kharkiv region
by Tom Watling in Europe, World on May 12, 2024 at 4:26 pm
Russia claims it has taken nine towns across the border with northeastern Ukraine in the past two days. Ukraine disputes these claims but admits the situation is ‘difficult’
Multiple dead as Russian building collapses near Ukraine border while fighting rages in neighbouring Kharkiv
by Tom Watling in Europe, World on May 12, 2024 at 3:54 pm
Ukraine’s military chief says the situation in the northeast Kharkiv region bordering Russia has ‘significantly worsened’ over the week
Jumping into the sky over Estonia, British paratroopers train for a confrontation with Russia
by Kim Sengupta in Europe, World on May 12, 2024 at 11:14 am
Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade are taking part in Nato’s largest military exercise since the Cold War and they believe parachuting would have a key role to play in dealing with any threat from Moscow. Kim Sengupta reports from Nurmsi
Ukraine evacuates thousands of civilians as fighting rages in Kharkiv region near border with Russia
by Tom Watling in Europe, World on May 11, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Govenor of the Kharkiv region Oleh Syniehubov said thousands more residents had to be evacuated as Russian forces pushed on with their new attack

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