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World – Europe – CNN

Germany
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Russia
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Ukraine
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Catherine, Princess of Wales, said she is making "good progress" in her recovery from cancer, and she made her first public appearance in months Saturday at the Trooping the Colour event.
Biden and Zelensky lay out new US support for Ukraine
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new security agreement Thursday as world leaders gathered for the G7 summit in Italy.
News on the European election results 2024
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Results will soon start rolling in after the European elections, one of the world's largest democratic exercises. Follow for live updates.
Biden makes the case for democracy after meeting with Zelensky
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
President Joe Biden apologized to Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday for aid delays from the US, telling the Ukrainian leader "we're not going to walk away from you."
D-Day 80th anniversary in Normandy
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
It was just after dawn on June 6, 1944.
May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine.
Slovakia's prime minister expected to survive after shooting
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive after being shot five times in what officials described as a politically motivated assassination attempt.
May 15, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine as Russia is pushing into northeastern part of the country.
May 14, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Antony Blinken met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv earlier Tuesday, where the Ukrainian president told the US secretary of state that Ukraine urgently needs more air defenses.
David Beckham Fast Facts
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 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 July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund director.
Princess Catherine Fast Facts
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton.
March 25 Moscow concert hall attack
on July 13, 2026 at 1:34 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 July 13, 2026 at 1:34 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 July 13, 2026 at 1:34 am
More than 130 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire.
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

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World – Europe – The Economist

Poland and Ukraine have fallen out over history
on July 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm
The row could have lasting consequences for Europe’s security
Europe’s public broadcasters go from prime time to hard-to-find
on July 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm
Apathetic teenagers and culture warriors are hobbling venerable state media outlets
NATO survives its bipolar summit
on July 8, 2026 at 9:51 pm
Allies breath a sigh of relief; Ukraine may even cheer
Russians are growing anxious and angry
on July 8, 2026 at 5:29 pm
The war has come home and is everyone’s problem
Marine Le Pen is running for the French presidency
on July 7, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Despite being found guilty by the Paris court of appeal
Europe has promised cash for defence. It’s failing to provide it
on July 5, 2026 at 12:12 pm
Most Europeans want stronger armed forces, but are unwilling to pay for them
Who was behind those drone incursions over Europe?
on July 2, 2026 at 3:14 pm
A new report finds it was probably Russia
Ukraine is trying to threaten Vladimir Putin into peace talks
on July 2, 2026 at 2:22 pm
Its claims to be winning the drone war are partly propaganda and partly real
Happy birthday America, the ally Europe admires—questioningly
on July 2, 2026 at 2:22 pm
A tale of two continents
Is Germany’s government finally getting its act together?
on July 2, 2026 at 9:49 am
A new set of reforms has lifted sagging spirits in Berlin
Europe’s airport queues are extremely long—and getting longer
on July 1, 2026 at 2:46 pm
The continent’s border-control system is out of control
Meeting Jordan Bardella, France’s possible president
on June 30, 2026 at 6:55 pm
The 30-year-old populist will run if Marine Le Pen is banned. Who is he?
The War Room newsletter: The country with no army
on June 30, 2026 at 10:58 am
A transatlantic rift is unsettling the land of fire and ice, writes Anton La Guardia, our diplomatic editor
America’s Balkan policy is all about gas
on June 29, 2026 at 7:16 pm
It is using its terminal in Krk to shoulder the green EU aside
The Climate Issue newsletter: Europe can’t stand the heat
on June 27, 2026 at 2:49 am
Oliver Morton, our planetary affairs editor, on why the continent is warming faster than any other—and adapting too slowly
Berlin is even worse equipped than Paris for Europe’s heatwave
on June 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Berliners gaze with dread at this weekend’s forecast of 40°C (104°F)
France’s south is testing out hard-right rule
on June 25, 2026 at 12:58 pm
The National Rally is mixing raw nativism with promises of fiscal liberalism
The EU is just too damn slow
on June 25, 2026 at 12:58 pm
Why Brussels needs to pick up the pace
Peter Magyar is trying to fire up Hungarian democracy
on June 25, 2026 at 12:58 pm
A constitutional amendment would burn away the remnants of Viktor Orban’s regime
Why Germany’s cities are going broke
on June 25, 2026 at 12:58 pm
Bad news for residents, good news for the far right’s electoral chances
Both Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are begging for trouble
on June 25, 2026 at 9:05 am
The dalliance between the populist-right leaders of America and Italy is off—or is it?
Russia’s Crimean conquest is turning into a deadly mess
on June 23, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Ukrainian drones have made the resort region a battlezone
The G7 has nudged open a window for diplomacy in Ukraine
on June 18, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Europeans see a hopeful shift in America’s attitude
Britain’s departure made Europe more French
on June 18, 2026 at 12:45 pm
A smaller EU has learned to live without Britain
Europeans should learn to love the air-conditioner
on June 18, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Green electricity means never having to say sorry for lowering the thermostat
Germany’s left-wing Die Linke party has won over the young
on June 17, 2026 at 6:24 pm
The populists promise a “scorching hot socialist summer” of protest
Albania’s flamingo protests target Donald Trump’s son-in-law
on June 16, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Jared Kushner’s beach development brings trouble for a prime minister
The War Room newsletter: What eight years as defence editor looks like
on June 15, 2026 at 6:26 pm
From flying fighter jets to travelling on destroyers, Shashank Joshi pens his final edition of this newsletter
The terrifying new air war in Ukraine
on June 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Russia is dominating the missile war by default, but Ukraine hopes that will change
Ukraine is transplanting its industrial heart to the west
on June 11, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Soviet-built factory towns are in the wrong spot now that Russia is the enemy

World – Europe – New York Times

At World Cup Ticket Prices, Even Messi Can’t Fill a Stadium
by Tariq Panja in Soccer, World Cup 2026 (Soccer), World Cup (Soccer), United States, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on July 13, 2026 at 1:05 am
The Argentine team and its superstar, Lionel Messi, have been among the biggest draws at the World Cup, but that was not enough to prevent vacant seats at its quarterfinal on Saturday.
How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
by Edward Wong, Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt in US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), United States Defense and Military Forces, Ships and Shipping, United States International Relations, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Trump, Donald J, Iran, Middle East, Oman, Strait of Hormuz on July 12, 2026 at 4:43 pm
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.
Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes
by Jason Horowitz, Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel in Wildfires, Global Warming, Almeria (Spain), Andalusia (Spain), Spain, Europe, internal-open-access-from-nl on July 12, 2026 at 3:31 pm
Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.
Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor
by Andrew E. Kramer in internal-open-access-from-nl, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Politics and Government, Appointments and Executive Changes, Zelensky, Volodymyr, Svyrydenko, Yulia, Budanov, Kyrylo, Zaluzhny, Valery, Ukraine, Russia on July 12, 2026 at 2:51 pm
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership.
U.K. Police Make New Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker
by Michael D. Shear in Politics and Government, Conservative Party (Great Britain), Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026), Devon (England), Great Britain, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides on July 12, 2026 at 1:02 pm
A 28-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, the police said. Another man arrested on Friday was later released.
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
by Jane Bradley, Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman in Russia, Japan, International Relations, Defense and Military Forces, Smuggling, Espionage and Intelligence Services, GRU (Russia), Embargoes and Sanctions, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Ukraine on July 12, 2026 at 12:14 pm
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.
Trump Sought an Iran War Exit. Putin Pushed On in Ukraine. Now Both Are Stuck.
by Anton Troianovski and Paul Sonne in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations, Trump, Donald J, Putin, Vladimir V on July 12, 2026 at 9:01 am
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating American one.
England and Norway Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup
by Lynsey Chutel in England, Norway, International Relations, Soccer, World Cup 2026 (Soccer), Fans (Persons), International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on July 12, 2026 at 12:12 am
Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in Norway. On Saturday, supporters will have to pick a side.
A Wildfire Killed 12 People in Southern Spain. Here’s the Latest.
by Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel in Wildfires, Fires and Firefighters, Deaths (Fatalities), Weather, Andalusia (Spain), Belgium, Great Britain, Spain on July 11, 2026 at 2:46 pm
Officials said more than 20 people were still missing because of the fire, one of the deadliest in Spain’s history. Most of those confirmed to have been killed were from Belgium or Britain.
Hot Weather Sets Off Scramble for Outdoor Swimming in London
by Isabella Kwai and Jane Stockdale in London (England), Heat and Heat Waves, Swimming, Swimming Pools, Lakes, Canals, Rivers, Water Pollution, Urban Areas on July 11, 2026 at 1:29 pm
In an ever hotter city, the competition for pools is fierce. Some swimmers are turning to ponds and canals, which come with their own problems.
Man Arrested in Killing of U.K. Ex-Lawmaker Is Released
by Michael D. Shear in Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026), Devon (England), England, Great Britain, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Reform UK (British Political Party), Politics and Government, Legislatures and Parliaments on July 11, 2026 at 1:16 pm
The police said the 26-year-old was no longer part of the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward.
Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
by Zane Irwin and Megan Specia in Royal Families, Harry, Duke of Sussex, Markle, Meghan, Charles III, King of the United Kingdom, Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, Archie, Earl of Dumbarton, Mountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet Diana, Great Britain on July 11, 2026 at 1:37 am
Friday’s visit to King Charles and Queen Camilla signaled a détente in relations with Prince Harry and his wife, who stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States in 2020.
Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
by Natan Odenheimer in Schippers, Wim T, Art, Peanut Butter, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, internal-eafs on July 10, 2026 at 10:25 pm
An installation honoring the artist, Wim T. Schippers, features a 270-square-foot hexagon spread on the floor of a museum in Rotterdam.
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Ann Widdecombe, Former U.K. Politician
by Stephen Castle in Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026), Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Great Britain, Devon (England), Politics and Government, Conservative Party (Great Britain), Reform UK (British Political Party), Brexit Party (Great Britain) on July 10, 2026 at 9:23 pm
The police said they had arrested a 26-year-old British man after Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday.
Passenger Is Partly Sucked Through Window on Ryanair Subsidiary Flight, Reports Say
by Victor Mather, Niki Kitsantonis and Niraj Chokshi in Airlines and Airplanes, Ryanair Holdings PLC, Thessaloniki (Greece) on July 10, 2026 at 8:55 pm
A 61-year-old man was being treated for friction burns after a window was damaged during a flight from Greece to Germany. The flight was operated by the Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air.
Can Hungarian Holocaust Survivors Find Justice in the U.S.?
by Ephrat Livni in Holocaust and the Nazi Era, Hungary, Suits and Litigation (Civil), United States, World War II (1939-45) on July 10, 2026 at 6:59 pm
For more than a decade, a group of survivors have fought a legal battle to get American courts to hear their suit against Hungary’s national railroad over its role in the atrocities.
When Norway Gave England a ‘Hell of a Beating’
by Victor Mather in Lillelien, Bjrge, Norway, Soccer, World Cup 2026 (Soccer), Thatcher, Margaret H, Radio, NRK, internal-eafs on July 10, 2026 at 3:09 pm
A huge soccer upset in 1981 was immortalized by a famous radio call in Norway, directed at Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Police Investigating Donations to Reform U.K., Reports Say
by Stephen Castle in Politics and Government, Gifts to Public Officials, Reform UK (British Political Party), Legislatures and Parliaments, Police, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Elections, Farage, Nigel (1964- ), Harborne, Christopher (1962- ), Burnham, Andrew M (1970- ), Starmer, Keir, England, Great Britain, London (England) on July 10, 2026 at 1:38 pm
The police in London said they had questioned two people as part of an investigation into donations to a political party.
Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
by Ivan Nechepurenko and Nanna Heitmann in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Theater, Art, Moscow (Russia), Russia on July 10, 2026 at 1:03 pm
An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the elephant in the room.
Greece Arrests 3 in Connection With Bombings Targeting Governing Party
by Niki Kitsantonis in Greece, Terrorism, New Democracy (Greece), Mitsotakis, Kyriakos on July 10, 2026 at 11:26 am
The attacks killed one person and injured others. The Greek authorities said an investigation would continue.

World – Europe – BBC News

'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
on July 12, 2026 at 3:33 pm
The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
on July 12, 2026 at 1:35 pm
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.
People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
on July 12, 2026 at 9:03 am
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists'
on July 11, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Warsaw and Kyiv have for decades been at loggerheads over the killings of many thousands of civilians during World War Two.
Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
on July 11, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
on July 11, 2026 at 3:03 pm
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
on July 11, 2026 at 11:45 am
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
on July 10, 2026 at 11:02 pm
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
Watch: What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?
on July 10, 2026 at 6:04 pm
A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now claimed he did not pull the trigger.
Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
on July 10, 2026 at 4:42 pm
The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
on July 10, 2026 at 12:39 pm
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, how can Thomas Tuchel's side handle the main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
on July 10, 2026 at 12:02 pm
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
'What old-timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
on July 10, 2026 at 11:38 am
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guard
on July 10, 2026 at 5:00 am
The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
on July 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
on July 9, 2026 at 8:47 pm
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
on July 9, 2026 at 3:21 pm
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
on July 8, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.
Trump takes aim at 'wasted cause' Spain and revives Greenland claim at Nato summit
on July 8, 2026 at 2:41 pm
The US president lashes out at fellow Nato member Spain, repeating an earlier threat to cut off trade relations.
Paris hosts the Esports World Cup with eight weeks' notice
on July 8, 2026 at 12:40 pm
Thousands of French fans are planning to watch the contest.

World – Europe – BBC News

'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
on July 12, 2026 at 3:33 pm
The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
on July 12, 2026 at 1:35 pm
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.
People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
on July 12, 2026 at 9:03 am
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists'
on July 11, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Warsaw and Kyiv have for decades been at loggerheads over the killings of many thousands of civilians during World War Two.
Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
on July 11, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
on July 11, 2026 at 3:03 pm
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
on July 11, 2026 at 11:45 am
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
on July 10, 2026 at 11:02 pm
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
Watch: What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?
on July 10, 2026 at 6:04 pm
A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now claimed he did not pull the trigger.
Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
on July 10, 2026 at 4:42 pm
The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
on July 10, 2026 at 12:39 pm
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, how can Thomas Tuchel's side handle the main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
on July 10, 2026 at 12:02 pm
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
'What old-timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
on July 10, 2026 at 11:38 am
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guard
on July 10, 2026 at 5:00 am
The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
on July 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
on July 9, 2026 at 8:47 pm
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
on July 9, 2026 at 3:21 pm
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
on July 8, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.
Trump takes aim at 'wasted cause' Spain and revives Greenland claim at Nato summit
on July 8, 2026 at 2:41 pm
The US president lashes out at fellow Nato member Spain, repeating an earlier threat to cut off trade relations.
Paris hosts the Esports World Cup with eight weeks' notice
on July 8, 2026 at 12:40 pm
Thousands of French fans are planning to watch the contest.

World – Europe – The Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces PM and flags law enforcement overhaul
by Warren Murray with Guardian writers and agencies in Ukraine, Russia, Europe, World news on July 13, 2026 at 12:42 am
Yulia Svyrydenko steps down, possibly to become US ambassador, amid reshuffle; Ukrainian strikes cripple Russian shipping in Azov sea. What we know on day 1,601Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday as Ukraine’s prime minister amid predictions […]
Lindsey Graham tributes from Israel and Ukraine point to complicated, often bloody legacy
by David Smith in Washington in US politics, Republicans, US foreign policy, US news, US Senate, Israel, Ukraine, Iraq, World news, Europe, Benjamin Netanyahu, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US-Israel war on Iran on July 12, 2026 at 10:36 pm
Republican senator, who died Saturday, had a global reach few could rival and was vital in shaping Trump’s worldviewIt was revealing that one of the first tributes to Lindsey Graham, a US senator who died on Saturday aged 71, came from Itamar […]
UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires
by Jessica Murray in Wildfires, Spain, UK news, Europe, World news, Climate crisis, Environment, Extreme heat on July 12, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivorsA British couple have been found badly burned and semi-conscious in a Spanish ravine amid deadly wildfires that have swept through the country’s […]
Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team
by Sam Jones in Madrid in Spain, France, France, World Cup 2026, World Cup, Sport, Football, Mariano Rajoy, Europe, World news, Race on July 12, 2026 at 5:39 pm
Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’The former Spanish conservative prime minister Mariano Rajoy is facing growing accusations of racism after writing in a World Cup […]
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
by Christian Wolmar in Travel and transport, Children, Motoring, Road safety, Environment, Automotive industry, Society, UK news, Europe, Transport policy on July 12, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damageWe need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a phenomenal rate, wreaking havoc on the roads, squeezing out smaller […]
Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave
by Deborah Cole in Berlin, and agencies in Europe, Extreme weather, Germany, France, Spain, World news on July 12, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years, as extreme temperatures in Europe force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the largest proportion of whom were young men, died by drowning in Germany last month, authorities have […]
Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov
by Luke Harding in Kyiv in Russia, Ukraine, Drones (military), World news, Europe on July 12, 2026 at 2:19 pm
Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels – including shadow fleet oil tankers – are attacked in under a weekRussia has been forced to suspend shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a […]
France and UK to increase staffing at border controls in effort to avert travel chaos
by Matthew Weaver in UK news, European Union, France, Heidi Alexander, Europe, Politics, World news, Brexit, Foreign policy on July 12, 2026 at 1:33 pm
Disruption at Channel crossings expected to rise amid new fingerprint and facial recognition checksFrance and the UK have agreed to increase staffing at border controls in response to warnings of travel chaos caused by new fingerprinting and facial […]
To make wine is to believe in the future: the Ukrainians growing grapes on the frontline
by Charlotte Higgins and Mariana Matveichuk in Mykolaiv region in Ukraine, Russia, Europe, World news, Wine on July 12, 2026 at 6:00 am
In the midst of unexploded Russian rockets and buzzing drones, Ukrainian winemakers are keeping vines and hope aliveAs winemaker Mykhailo Molchanov pottered about trimming foliage from his vines on a warm early-summer day, his dog Direktor at his […]
EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels in European Union, Europe, International trade, World news, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestine, West Bank, Israel-Gaza war, Middle East and north Africa, Business, International law on July 12, 2026 at 5:00 am
Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months The EU has been accused of dragging its feet over upholding international law, on the eve of a long-awaited debate about banning trade with illegal […]
The week around the world in 20 pictures
by Jim Powell in Photography, Art and design, Culture, World news, Middle East and north Africa, US news, UK news, Europe on July 10, 2026 at 6:22 pm
The US’s 250th anniversary, the funeral of Ali Khamenei, another brutal heatwave in Europe and the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
‘The worst possible combination’: what has caused Spain’s deadly wildfires?
by Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent in Spain, Wildfires, Europe, Extreme heat, Extreme weather, Climate crisis, Environment on July 10, 2026 at 4:20 pm
Blaze made worse by heat, strong wind and plentiful dry vegetation amid hollowing out of rural populationWildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwaveAs firefighters struggle to quell the flames ravaging southern Spain and doctors treat […]
Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long? | Paul Taylor
by Paul Taylor in Nato, Donald Trump, Europe, Ukraine, Defence policy, Politics, UK news, US news on July 10, 2026 at 10:51 am
As the US president swung between threats to take Greenland and promises of help for Ukraine, pledges of a ‘stronger Nato’ were lost in the windNato leaders survived another nerve-racking summit with Donald Trump and the 77-year-old defence […]
Heatwave across western Europe – in pictures
by Matt Fidler in Europe, Extreme heat, Environment, Climate crisis on July 10, 2026 at 5:00 am
Western Europe has been scorched by its hottest June on record, scientists have said, as the UK enters its third heatwave of the year and wildfires ravage France and SpainWestern Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify Continue […]
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 – video
in Marine Le Pen, France, National Rally, The far right, Europe on July 7, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Speaking in a prime-time interview on TF1 TV on Tuesday, the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027 after an appeal court shortened her ban on holding public office. On Tuesday, the Paris appeals court […]

World – Europe – The Independent

Prince William and wife Kate share a moment with Jannik Sinner after his Wimbledon victory
by Mattias Karen in Europe, World on July 12, 2026 at 8:19 pm
Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the men’s final at Wimbledon in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller
UN draws up new blueprint to end Cyprus crisis after 52 years of stalemate
by David Maddox in Europe, World on July 12, 2026 at 1:40 pm
María Ángela Holguín, the UN secretary-general's personal envoy for Cyprus, has been working on a deal which is flexible enough for both sides to claim they have got what they want
Le Pen has one last chance to win power in France – can she do it with an ankle tag?
by James C. Reynolds in Europe, World on July 12, 2026 at 1:22 pm
The far-right leader has defied calls to hand the leadership bid to protege Jordan Bardella despite previously saying she would not run for president with an ankle tag. Experts tell James C. Reynolds that she still faces significant challenges
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky condemns housing of weapons in civilian area after Russian strike kills 10
by Maira Butt,Stuti Mishra and Rebecca Whittaker in Europe, World on July 12, 2026 at 12:18 pm
Zelensky has said Ukraine needs its allies to ensure weapons supplies are provided more promptly
British hikers found with severe burns after crying for help in Spanish wildfires
by Violeta Santos Moura,Jon Nazca and Aislinn Laing in Europe, World on July 12, 2026 at 11:16 am
More than 500 firefighters and emergency workers are involved in the firefighting effort