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World – Europe – CNN

Germany
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
Russia
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
Ukraine
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
It was just after dawn on June 6, 1944.
May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund director.
Princess Catherine Fast Facts
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton.
March 25 Moscow concert hall attack
on March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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 March 20, 2026 at 6:53 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

The Iran war is forcing Europe to confront its energy problem
on March 19, 2026 at 1:50 pm
High power prices are putting the continent’s economy at risk
Viktor Orban’s pro-natalist policies are not working
on March 19, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Despite lavish spending on mothers, Hungary’s fertility rate is falling again
How Ukraine and Europe got caught in a geopolitical lovers’ tiff
on March 18, 2026 at 8:28 pm
A testing moment for steadfast allies
A spy scandal upends Slovenia’s election campaign
on March 18, 2026 at 11:41 am
Embarrassing videos and a mysterious Israeli intelligence firm
The quiet recovery of Ireland’s ancient tongue
on March 16, 2026 at 6:57 pm
In the land of St Patrick, Irish is making a steady comeback
Why the Iran crisis caught Europe flat-footed
on March 15, 2026 at 9:05 pm
The EU suffers the war’s fallout, but can do little to cut it short
Vladimir Putin enjoys a huge windfall from the Iran war
on March 13, 2026 at 10:19 pm
But the sugar high may not last
As war rages, Turkey’s strongman puts the opposition on trial
on March 12, 2026 at 3:11 pm
Chaos in the Middle East makes President Erdogan indispensable to the West
In Paris’s mayoral race, it’s drivers against cyclists
on March 12, 2026 at 3:11 pm
A decade of greening leaves the capital less congested but more divided
A popular German Green wins a surprise victory
on March 12, 2026 at 3:11 pm
Cem Özdemir becomes the first Turkish-German to run a state
Viktor Orban’s illiberal intellectual patronage system
on March 11, 2026 at 7:09 pm
The Budapest Megaphone blares populism to the world
Ukraine’s housing market is increasingly peculiar
on March 10, 2026 at 5:57 pm
With blood in the streets, many are buying property
Germany’s Greens have come back to win in Baden-Württemberg
on March 8, 2026 at 9:32 pm
The defeat of the Christian Democrats is a poor sign for Friedrich Merz
The Iran war puts Vladimir Putin in a tough spot
on March 7, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Higher oil prices are poor compensation for showing Russia’s weakness
Why one of Germany’s richest regions is gripped with anxiety
on March 5, 2026 at 1:45 pm
Baden-Württemberg’s election is overshadowed by worries over deindustrialisation
Feted by Europe’s left, Spain’s Pedro Sánchez is unloved at home
on March 5, 2026 at 1:45 pm
The prime minister is trying to become an icon of resistance to Donald Trump
Meet the weekend warriors preparing to defend Europe from Russia
on March 5, 2026 at 1:45 pm
Lithuania’s citizen-soldiers are part of growing volunteer forces in the Baltics
How the Danes and Swedes handle populism
on March 5, 2026 at 1:45 pm
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls an election to take on the hard right again
Russia’s Starlink shutdown is a blow to its soldiers and drones
on March 5, 2026 at 11:06 am
Launching its own satellite network is not realistic
In times of chaos, Europe is the muddled power the world needs
on March 4, 2026 at 8:51 pm
In praise of the dreaded European working group
What France’s new nuclear-arms doctrine means for Europe
on March 3, 2026 at 4:41 pm
Emmanuel Macron will build more warheads and include allies
Can Viktor Orban be beaten?
on March 2, 2026 at 7:22 pm
We are tracking the polls for Hungary’s election in April
How the war in Ukraine affects Siberian Russia
on February 26, 2026 at 1:56 pm
It has changed Yakutia, but not its core
Giorgia Meloni is taking on the courts in Italy
on February 26, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Italy’s referendum will do nothing to speed up its sluggish judiciary
Ukraine is scaling up interceptor drones
on February 26, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Machines that kill are the next frontier
Luxury goods are Europe’s global tax on vanity
on February 25, 2026 at 9:21 pm
How to trade cachet for dollars and yuan
France’s far left reckons with the murder of a far-right activist
on February 23, 2026 at 5:54 pm
Quentin Deranque’s death forces the left to confront its extremists
Why one corner of Europe’s car industry is still booming
on February 22, 2026 at 1:01 pm
The world’s most car-intensive economy draws plenty of investment, for now
Serbia’s protesters learn it’s hard to topple a president
on February 19, 2026 at 1:47 pm
President Aleksandar Vucic is trying to outlast fury over corruption
Poles have split and soured on America
on February 19, 2026 at 1:47 pm
Donald Trump is exhausting goodwill in Europe’s most pro-American country

World – Europe – New York Times

Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Symbol of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93
by Ivan Nechepurenko in Ilia II, Religion-State Relations, Georgian Orthodox Church, Georgia (Georgian Republic), Deaths (Obituaries) on March 20, 2026 at 5:50 am
The longest-serving leader in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, he helped guide his country in its transition from Soviet repression to modern statehood.
Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?
by Jason Horowitz in Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- ), Europe, Spain, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Alternative and Renewable Energy, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) on March 20, 2026 at 4:01 am
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in Iran. The story is more complex.
How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia
by Yan Zhuang in Airlines and Airplanes, live-detached, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Air Traffic Control, Qantas Airways, Europe, Middle East, Russia on March 20, 2026 at 4:01 am
One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.
Trump and Iran Dominate the Agenda as Europe’s Leaders Meet. Here Are 4 Things to Know.
by Jeanna Smialek in US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Politics and Government, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, European Union, Trump, Donald J, Brussels (Belgium), Middle East, Ukraine, Strait of Hormuz on March 20, 2026 at 12:18 am
A gathering in Brussels was meant to concentrate on jump-starting the E.U. economy. Instead, the fallout of the war in the Middle East took front and center.
Body of Missing University of Alabama Student Is Found Dead in Spain, Police Say
by Jonathan Wolfe, Aimee Ortiz and Rylee Kirk in Missing Persons, Barcelona (Spain) on March 19, 2026 at 10:54 pm
James Gracey, 20, a student at the University of Alabama, disappeared during a visit to a beachfront nightclub in Barcelona. His body was found on Thursday, the police said.
U.S. Lifts Fertilizer Sanctions on Belarus as Iran War Causes Price Surge
by Valerie Hopkins and Tomas Dapkus in Political Prisoners, International Relations, United States Politics and Government, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Embargoes and Sanctions, Potash, Fertilizer, Belaruskali, Lukashenko, Aleksandr G, Belyatsky, Ales, Trump, Donald J, Lithuania, Belarus, United States on March 19, 2026 at 7:02 pm
The Trump administration made the move in exchange for Belarus’s freeing of 250 political prisoners, part of a rapprochement between the two countries.
A Crucial Loan for Ukraine Becomes Election Leverage for Orban
by Lara Jakes, Jeanna Smialek and Cassandra Vinograd in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Politics and Government, Elections, Pipelines, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, European Union, Fidesz Party, Magyar, Peter, Orban, Viktor, Zelensky, Volodymyr, Hungary, Ukraine on March 19, 2026 at 3:48 pm
European leaders are pushing Prime Minister Viktor Orban to stop blocking a €90 billion loan to Kyiv. But the issue is a rallying cry in elections in Hungary set for April 12.
2 Men Charged With Spying for Iran on Jewish Institutions in UK
by Lizzie Dearden in Jews and Judaism, Anti-Semitism, Espionage and Intelligence Services, International Relations, Bevis Marks Synagogue (London, England), Great Britain, Iran, London (England) on March 19, 2026 at 2:26 pm
The men, both Iranian citizens, are accused of conducting surveillance on several Jewish institutions and community buildings in London.
He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.
by Valerie Hopkins in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Defense and Military Forces, Prisons and Prisoners, Draft and Recruitment (Military), Wagner Group, Putin, Vladimir V, Kupiansk (Ukraine), Moscow (Russia), Russia, Ukraine, internal-open-access-from-nl on March 19, 2026 at 11:57 am
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.
As a Meningitis Outbreak Spreads in Kent, UK, Here’s What to Know
by Megan Specia in Meningitis, Deaths (Fatalities), , Starmer, Keir, Canterbury (England), Great Britain, Kent (England), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Disease Rates, Medicine and Health, internal-open-access-from-nl on March 19, 2026 at 11:40 am
At least 27 young adults are believed to be infected, and two have died, in an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the county of Kent, in southeast England.
Gerd Faltings of Germany Wins 2026 Abel Prize in Mathematics
by Kenneth Chang in Abel Prize, Mathematics, Awards, Decorations and Honors, Content Type: Personal Profile, Faltings, Gerd, Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Germany, your-feed-science, internal-open-access-from-nl on March 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
Gerd Faltings proved a conjecture that had been unsolved for six decades, using connections between numbers and geometry.
The Soldier Who Came Back From the Dead
by Maria Varenikova, Evelina Riabenko and Oksana Parafeniuk in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Defense and Military Forces, Prisoners of War, Forensic Science, Funerals and Memorials, Ukraine, Russia on March 19, 2026 at 9:22 am
Told that Nazar Daletskyi had died, his Ukrainian family buried what they thought were his remains. He turned up three years later in a prisoner-of-war exchange.
In Swaths of Germany, the Far-Right AfD Is Part of the Fabric
by Jim Tankersley, Tatiana Firsova and Clay Risen in Politics and Government, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Local Government, Immigration and Emigration, Alternative for Germany, Germany on March 19, 2026 at 4:01 am
The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, is shunned in federal politics but is a regional force. This fall, it could win broader power for the first time.
Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada
by Rebecca Robbins, Meaghan Tobin, Eshe Nelson, Alex Travelli and Pragati K.B. in Ozempic (Drug), GLP-1 RAs (Drug), Generic Brands and Products, Weight, Obesity, Diabetes, Inventions and Patents, Developing Countries, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Novo Nordisk A/S, Eli Lilly and Company, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Turkey, South Africa, United States, Europe, internal-open-access-from-nl on March 19, 2026 at 4:00 am
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
Retired Belgian Diplomat, 93, Faces Trial Over 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader
by Lynsey Chutel in Decisions and Verdicts, Politics and Government, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates, Cold War Era, Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations, Brussels (Belgium), Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa) on March 18, 2026 at 10:56 pm
A Brussels court ruled that Étienne Davignon must stand trial for the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2 Charged With Surveillance for Iran on London’s Jews
by Lizzie Dearden in International Relations, Jews and Judaism, Great Britain, London (England), McCallum, Ken, Iran, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Scotland Yard (Metropolitan Police Service) on March 18, 2026 at 10:04 pm
The suspects are accused of gathering information last summer on targets linked to the city’s Jewish community.
Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist
by Nataliya Vasilyeva in Archaeology and Anthropology, Decisions and Verdicts, Arts and Antiquities Looting, Extradition, Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg, Russia), Crimea (Ukraine), Poland, Russia, Ukraine on March 18, 2026 at 4:15 pm
Kyiv accuses Alexander Butyagin, a prominent antiquities scholar, of destroying cultural heritage during his excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin has condemned his arrest.
An Abandoned Russian Tanker Is Drifting at Sea. Will Anyone Stop It?
by Elisabetta Povoledo in Ships and Shipping, International Relations, European Union, Mediterranean Sea, Russia, internal-open-access-from-nl on March 18, 2026 at 4:04 pm
An attack forced its crew to abandon ship in early March. No country has intervened, despite fears of environmental disaster.
The Faroe Islands Are Changing Some of Europe’s Strictest Abortion Rules
by Amelia Nierenberg and Regin Winther Poulsen in Abortion, Law and Legislation, Civil Rights and Liberties, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Atlantic Ocean, Denmark, Europe, Faroe Islands, Nordic Countries, internal-open-access-from-nl on March 18, 2026 at 1:57 pm
A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides.
As Iran War Drags On, Europe Wants to Avoid a New Migration Crisis
by Jim Tankersley, Jeanna Smialek and Ben Hubbard in War and Armed Conflicts, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Refugees and Displaced Persons, European Union, Turkey, Syria, Iran on March 18, 2026 at 9:01 am
A decade ago, a surge in migration to Europe spurred the far-right’s rise. European leaders now fear the Iran war could set off another crisis, and they have taken tentative steps to prepare.

World – Europe – BBC News

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
on March 19, 2026 at 9:52 pm
Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.
Norway crown princess to address Epstein links as son's rape trial closes
on March 19, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Mette-Marit gives a much-anticipated interview, due to be broadcast on Friday.
Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases
on March 19, 2026 at 1:15 pm
The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.
How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis
on March 19, 2026 at 5:59 am
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
on March 19, 2026 at 12:10 am
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
One killed as ski gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss resort
on March 18, 2026 at 6:25 pm
Dramatic footage showed the gondola flipping over several times in the snow before coming to a halt in Engelberg.
Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules
on March 18, 2026 at 4:39 pm
Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia.
Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral
on March 18, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube, has always faced jokes about his name but now he faces a rival with another unlikely name.
Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern
on March 18, 2026 at 10:26 am
Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or?
Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
on March 18, 2026 at 7:56 am
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.
Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run comes to crashing halt
on March 17, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Bodo/Glimt's dream run in this season's Champions League may be over, but they bow out with their heads held high after making history.
Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony
on March 17, 2026 at 9:04 pm
The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.
Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
on March 17, 2026 at 7:21 pm
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'
on March 17, 2026 at 6:55 pm
King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.
Iran and Russia are 'brothers in hatred', Zelensky tells MPs
on March 17, 2026 at 6:26 pm
The president highlights how Tehran is selling drones to Moscow that have been used against Ukraine.
Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine
on March 17, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.
Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
on March 17, 2026 at 3:06 pm
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.
Arsenal trial and self-doubt: Valverde's journey to Real legend
on March 17, 2026 at 6:11 am
Rejected by Arsenal as a teenager, Federico Valverde has transformed himself into a Real Madrid legend - and was the main man in their Champions League win over Manchester City last week.
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
on March 16, 2026 at 5:34 pm
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
on March 16, 2026 at 10:46 am
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

World – Europe – BBC News

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
on March 19, 2026 at 9:52 pm
Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.
Norway crown princess to address Epstein links as son's rape trial closes
on March 19, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Mette-Marit gives a much-anticipated interview, due to be broadcast on Friday.
Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases
on March 19, 2026 at 1:15 pm
The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.
How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis
on March 19, 2026 at 5:59 am
It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
on March 19, 2026 at 12:10 am
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
One killed as ski gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss resort
on March 18, 2026 at 6:25 pm
Dramatic footage showed the gondola flipping over several times in the snow before coming to a halt in Engelberg.
Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules
on March 18, 2026 at 4:39 pm
Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia.
Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral
on March 18, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube, has always faced jokes about his name but now he faces a rival with another unlikely name.
Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern
on March 18, 2026 at 10:26 am
Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or?
Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
on March 18, 2026 at 7:56 am
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.
Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run comes to crashing halt
on March 17, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Bodo/Glimt's dream run in this season's Champions League may be over, but they bow out with their heads held high after making history.
Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony
on March 17, 2026 at 9:04 pm
The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.
Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
on March 17, 2026 at 7:21 pm
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'
on March 17, 2026 at 6:55 pm
King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.
Iran and Russia are 'brothers in hatred', Zelensky tells MPs
on March 17, 2026 at 6:26 pm
The president highlights how Tehran is selling drones to Moscow that have been used against Ukraine.
Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine
on March 17, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.
Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
on March 17, 2026 at 3:06 pm
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.
Arsenal trial and self-doubt: Valverde's journey to Real legend
on March 17, 2026 at 6:11 am
Rejected by Arsenal as a teenager, Federico Valverde has transformed himself into a Real Madrid legend - and was the main man in their Champions League win over Manchester City last week.
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
on March 16, 2026 at 5:34 pm
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
on March 16, 2026 at 10:46 am
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

World – Europe – The Guardian

‘It does feel like an intimidation campaign’: why is US tech giant Palantir suing a small Swiss magazine?
by Aisha Down in Press freedom, Palantir, Switzerland, Media, Newspapers, Newspapers & magazines, Media law, Law, Business, Technology, Europe, World news on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
An investigation by journalists working with Republik magazine may have struck a nerve by suggesting the company has failed in SwitzerlandIt was over beers on an autumn evening in Zurich in 2024 that a group of journalists with an independent Swiss […]
Ukraine war briefing: EU president von der Leyen vows to pay loan to Kyiv despite block by Hungary
by Guardian staff in Ukraine, Hungary, Europe, World news on March 20, 2026 at 12:41 am
€90bn loan has been held up by resistance from Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán; US and Ukrainian negotiators to meet on Saturday. What we know on day 1,486The EU will find ways to pay out the promised €90bn ($104.2bn) loan to Ukraine […]
Viktor Orbán refuses to agree to €90bn loan for Ukraine as EU leaders accuse him of betrayal
by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels in European Union, Ukraine, Hungary, Viktor Orbán, European Commission, Europe, World news on March 20, 2026 at 12:07 am
German chancellor Friedrich Merz described Orbán’s U-turn on the loan Hungary had agreed to in December as ‘a gross act of disloyalty’EU leaders fumed after Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, refused to drop his opposition to a vital […]
EU leaders vow to support Cyprus in talks over future of British bases
by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels in Cyprus, European Union, Europe, World news, US-Israel war on Iran on March 19, 2026 at 10:58 pm
Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases have become targets for Iran after outbreak of Middle East crisisEU leaders have pledged to stand behind Cyprus as it seeks “an open and frank discussion” on the future of the British bases on the island, which have […]
Body of missing Illinois student found in waters off beach of Barcelona
by Associated Press in Barcelona, Spain, Illinois, US news, Europe, World news, Alabama on March 19, 2026 at 9:54 pm
James ‘Jimmy’ Gracey was at nightclub in Spanish city for spring break when he separated from friends at about 3amThe body of James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20-year-old college student from Illinois, was found Thursday in the water off a Barcelona […]
Farage backs Tory attack on Muslim iftar event, saying public prayer ‘was a shock’ – UK politics live
by Andrew Sparrow (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) in Politics, UK news, Labour, Conservatives, Brexit, Sadiq Khan, Reform UK, European Union, Unite, Keir Starmer, Labour party leadership, US-Israel war on Iran, Islam, Religion, Nigel Farage, Local elections, Scotland, Scottish politics, Kent, Donald Trump, Chris Bryant, Foreign policy on March 19, 2026 at 5:40 pm
Nigel Farage echoed Nick Timothy’s comments after he said public prayer for Ramadan was an ‘act of domination’Starmer claims Tories have ‘problem with Muslims’ after Timothy tweetCleverly is trying to show a video, but it is not working. […]
Concerns raised over ex-Putin interpreter’s key role in monitoring Hungary vote
by Shaun Walker in Budapest in Hungary, Viktor Orbán, Russia, Europe, World news on March 19, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Daria Boyarskaya coordinating OSCE mission overseeing vote in which pro-Moscow Viktor Orbán could lose powerHungarian rights groups have raised concerns over the appointment of Vladimir Putin’s former interpreter to a key role in an international […]
No breakthrough on Hungary’s veto of EU’s €90bn loan to Ukraine – as it happened
by Jakub Krupa (now) and Siraj Datoo (earlier) in World news, European Union, Europe, Ukraine, Hungary, Russia, Iran, Trump tariffs, Tariffs on March 19, 2026 at 4:17 pm
This live blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz also called for de-escalation in the Middle East, welcoming what he said were signals by US president Donald Trump that combat action in Iran […]
Denmark reportedly flew blood bags to Greenland in preparation for a US attack
by Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent in Denmark, Greenland, Donald Trump, US news, US military, Nato, Europe, World news on March 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Amid Trump threats, Copenhagen also sent over explosives intended to blow up runways, according to Danish mediaDenmark reportedly readied itself for potential attack from the US in January – flying bags of blood to Greenland and explosives to blow […]
Príncipe Discos: how Black DJs from Lisbon’s suburbs made Europe’s most exciting record label
by April Clare Welsh in Dance music, Music, Culture, Portugal, Europe on March 19, 2026 at 2:01 pm
From near-empty dancefloors to sold-out nights at Lisbon’s biggest club, the imprint has spent 15 years championing Afro-Portuguese beats, reshaping the city’s musical identity in the processIt’s just after 11.30pm on a Friday in early March, […]
‘One in, one out’ asylum seekers sent to France return to UK in lorries
by Diane Taylor in Immigration and asylum, UK news, Home Office, Europe, France, Amnesty International, Politics on March 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Exclusive: At least four people have travelled back to the UK by lorry in the last two weeksAsylum seekers who arrived in the UK in small boats and were forcibly returned to France under the controversial “one in, one out” deal have returned to […]
‘Life-changing’ international learning scheme in Wales at risk of closure
by Bethan McKernan Wales correspondent in Wales, Welsh politics, Brexit, Social enterprises, Society, Politics, UK news on March 19, 2026 at 9:36 am
Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over fundingA “life-changing” international learning programme set up in Wales after Brexit is at risk of being closed down.Taith, which means […]
Disgraced Juan Carlos wants to return from exile a hero. But Spain’s murky history still dogs him | Giles Tremlett
by Giles Tremlett in Spain, Europe, World news on March 19, 2026 at 5:00 am
The ex-king has been stranded in Abu Dhabi after a series of scandals. Now newly released files support his claim to have saved Spanish democracy When Spain’s King Juan Carlos fell over and broke his hip while on an elephant hunt with a former […]
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next election
by Nadeem Badshah in Sadiq Khan, UK news, European Union, Europe, Politics, Labour, Brexit on March 18, 2026 at 11:02 pm
Mayor of London says returning to EU now more desirable because of economic instability caused by Donald TrumpLabour should go into the next general election promising to rejoin the EU, Sadiq Khan has said.The mayor of London has repeatedly made the […]
The Guardian view on the legacy of Jürgen Habermas: philosophical sustenance for illiberal times | Editorial
by Editorial in Philosophy, European Union, World news, Germany, Europe, Religion on March 18, 2026 at 6:57 pm
In an age of demagogues and big tech, the work of one of Germany’s greatest scholars points the way to a new politics of the humanIn his later years, Jürgen Habermas was sometimes described as “the last European” – a reference to his […]

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s troops face deadliest day of year as Kremlin gives update on peace talks
by Arpan Rai and Bryony Gooch in Europe, World on March 20, 2026 at 5:24 am
More than 1,700 Russian troops killed or injured along war frontline, says Kyiv
3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to China
by Larry Neumeister and Michael Liedtke in Europe, World on March 20, 2026 at 1:41 am
A senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two others affiliated with the company have been charged with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China
Kremlin tightens security for senior military officials following assassinations
by Reuters in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 4:45 pm
Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alexeyev was recently shot three times in his apartment building
Rape trial of Norway crown princess’s son closes with prosecutors seeking over seven years in prison
by Mark Lewis in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Høiby’s trial at Oslo District Court has drawn intense attention at home and abroad, putting the royal family in an unwanted spotlight
Pope Leo endorses Francis’ controversial text on Communion after remarriage
by Nicole Winfield in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 1:55 pm
The document became one of the most divisive of Francis’ pontificate and the focal point of conservative opposition
Russian blogger who unexpectedly denounced Putin ‘has been put in psychiatric facility’
by Lucy Papachristou in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 1:44 pm
Ilya Remeslo made a career denouncing Putin's critics until he became one himself
France suffers another setback in bid to suspend Shein platform
by Dominique Vidalon and Helen Reid in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 12:13 pm
The government launched legal action amid a scandal over childlike sex dolls
EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games
by Lorne Cook and Sam McNeil in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 10:52 am
EU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month
Greenpeace projects golden ‘Trump Tower’ onto European Commission HQ in Brussels
by Holly Bishop in News, Indy TV on March 19, 2026 at 10:47 am
Greenpeace has projected a golden “Trump Tower” onto the European Commission HQ in Brussels ahead of an EU summit on Thursday (19 March).
American and six Ukrainians arrested in India for ‘training Myanmar groups in drone warfare’
by Shweta Sharma in India, Asia on March 19, 2026 at 9:04 am
Kyiv sends Delhi strong protest note demanding immediate release of its citizens
Thousands in Moldova cut off from water after Russian strike pollutes river
by Stephen McGrath and Aurel Obreja in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 8:46 am
Moldova’s environment ministry declared an environmental state of alert for 15 days
Ukraine faces missile shortage due to war in Iran, says Zelensky
by Maryam Zakir-Hussain in Europe, World on March 19, 2026 at 6:05 am
A long war in Iran would work in Putin’s favour as Kyiv will suffer a ‘depletion of resources’, the Ukrainian president said