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World – Europe – CNN

Germany
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
Russia
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
Ukraine
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
It was just after dawn on June 6, 1944.
May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund director.
Princess Catherine Fast Facts
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton.
March 25 Moscow concert hall attack
on August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:24 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 renewed threat to global grain supplies
on August 24, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Unlike in 2022, both Ukraine’s and Russia’s exports are under attack
While Ukraine is under fire, corruption and political chaos abound
on August 24, 2026 at 1:57 am
Is a reckoning close at hand?
An ex-minister calls on Volodymyr Zelensky to hold elections
on August 20, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Most Ukrainians oppose holding them, but democratic pressure is mounting
Why France has fallen for la danse country
on August 20, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Outside the snobbish capital, American line-dancing is huge
How Sweden became a country of big-state libertarians
on August 20, 2026 at 12:59 pm
A Rorschach test with a side of meatballs
Russian attacks are doing severe harm to Ukraine’s economy
on August 18, 2026 at 3:52 pm
Out of interceptors, Ukraine is no longer winning the aerial war
How the anti-AfD firewall broke German politics
on August 16, 2026 at 5:37 pm
A policy designed to keep the far right from office has ended up strengthening it
Europe’s dry rivers are exposing mammoths and Nazi warships
on August 13, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Record heat and drought are crippling
Europe must do more to guard its airports from Russian drones
on August 13, 2026 at 1:12 pm
The Leipzig attack shows the danger of Russian-style hybrid warfare
Europe’s true architects of integration
on August 13, 2026 at 1:12 pm
The nominees for the Charlemagne column prize are…
A liberal party is barred in Russia for implicitly opposing the war
on August 13, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Russia’s authorities are increasingly fearful of the slightest sign of dissent
Might Moldova merge with Romania?
on August 13, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Its leaders are starting to mention an alternative route to joining the EU
Chechnya’s boss cheers on Russia’s war, but quietly avoids it
on August 11, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Ramzan Kadyrov uses his sway to spare his people from the fight
Sexually transmitted infections are surging in Europe
on August 9, 2026 at 6:18 pm
To restrain them, countries must increase testing and reduce stigma
Donald Trump’s Arctic threats are pushing Iceland towards Europe
on August 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The island is voting on whether to restart EU membership talks
Italians may help Germany get its trains to run on time
on August 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Opening up national markets has worked wonders for European railways
Europe encourages its neighbours to practise migration blackmail
on August 5, 2026 at 6:24 pm
The surge in Ceuta is over, but the EU’s panic leaves scars
Why the EU’s big covid-recovery fund lost steam
on August 4, 2026 at 6:12 pm
Spain used it better than Italy, but it was not a game-changer
Ukraine needs the EU to force it to reform
on August 2, 2026 at 5:34 pm
The government is shirking the work required for membership
A migrant surge tests Spain’s open policies
on July 31, 2026 at 4:33 pm
It is also angering the rest of Europe
France and Spain are suffering their biggest wildfires on record
on July 30, 2026 at 1:10 pm
Bordeaux is on alert, and worse is yet to come
The Berlin terror attack exposes deep failings in the state
on July 30, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Germany knew Abdul Ballout was dangerous. It let him go anyway
A new party breathes life into Turkey’s opposition
on July 30, 2026 at 1:02 pm
An end-run around a court ban gives Recep Tayyip Erdogan a strong challenger
In Italy, America does business on the ambassador’s yacht
on July 30, 2026 at 1:02 pm
A billionaire diplomat’s floating statecraft
Russian strikes may keep Ukraine's grain from reaching markets
on July 30, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Missile hits on ports near Odessa could stop the export of a bumper harvest
Sweden is launching its own MI6
on July 26, 2026 at 8:44 am
Memories of a big mistake still spook Europe’s spies
A surrogacy scandal throws Germany’s conservatives into turmoil
on July 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Just when Friedrich Merz’s government was getting its act together
Spain’s team embodies footballing values FIFA has betrayed
on July 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
La Roja won the World Cup through teamwork and grit
Dismissing Europe as a museum is glib. Think of it as a theme park
on July 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
All the continent’s a stage
For Russians, the war feels closer than ever before
on July 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Strikes on e-commerce hubs are a sign that Ukraine’s strategy against Russia is shifting

World – Europe – New York Times

How The New York Times Covers Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family
by Mike Abrams, Megan DiTrolio, Michael D. Shear, Sarah Lyall, Mark Landler and Esther Bintliff in News and News Media, Royal Families, Harry, Duke of Sussex, Markle, Meghan, Charles III, King of the United Kingdom, Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Buckingham Palace on August 26, 2026 at 7:18 pm
What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers.
Diesel Price Nears Record High, Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
by Aruni Soni in Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Diesel Power, Agriculture and Farming, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Refineries, Inflation (Economics), International Trade and World Market, Trucks and Trucking, Small Business, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Ships and Shipping, China, India, Iran, Nigeria, Russia, Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine, United States, United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations, War and Armed Conflicts, internal-open-access-from-nl on August 26, 2026 at 4:02 pm
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army
by Constant Méheut and Olha Konovalova in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Drones (Pilotless Planes), Artificial Intelligence, Defense and Military Forces, Computers and the Internet, Sensors, Maps, Driscoll, Daniel P, Ukraine, Russia on August 26, 2026 at 3:38 pm
The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.
What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
by Lara Jakes and James Paton in US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Banking and Financial Institutions, Embargoes and Sanctions, Bank Melli Iran, European Union, Treasury Department, United Nations, Bessent, Scott, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Iran, London (England) on August 26, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports
by Michael D. Shear in Royal Families, Harry, Duke of Sussex, Markle, Meghan, Great Britain, California, Charles III, King of the United Kingdom, internal-open-access-from-nl on August 26, 2026 at 12:50 pm
The broadcaster said that the family had landed in the country on Wednesday, without citing sources.
Ancient Lebanese Treasures Take a Journey From Modern-Day Conflict
by Alissa J. Rubin in Destruction of Cultural Antiquities and Heritage, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Archaeology and Anthropology, Arab World Institute (Paris, France), Byblos, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Byblos (Lebanon), Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon on August 26, 2026 at 9:02 am
Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.
‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry
by Claire Moses and Ségolène Le Stradic in Agriculture and Farming, Wines, Global Warming, Drought, Heat and Heat Waves, France, Alcoholic Beverages, Champagne (Wine), internal-eafs on August 25, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Extreme heat waves this summer have set off an early grape harvest in Champagne and elsewhere in France.
Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy
by Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi in US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Iran, United States, Treasury Department, Embargoes and Sanctions, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Bessent, Scott, Rezaei, Mohsen (1954- ) on August 25, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
‘I’m Fine With My Body’: Danish Leader Responds to Unsolicited Beauty Advice
by Ali Watkins in Frederiksen, Mette, Denmark, Women and Girls, Beauty (Concept), Politics and Government, internal-eafs on August 25, 2026 at 2:53 pm
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had just returned from Ukraine when she received a message from a plastic surgeon asking if she wanted to fix her nose.
Tornado Rips Through Towns in Southern France
by Lynsey Chutel and Ségolène Le Stradic in Tornadoes, Power Failures and Blackouts, Occitanie (France), Aude (France), Pomas (France), France on August 25, 2026 at 2:52 pm
An uncommonly powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes and knocked out power to about 2,800 households.
What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?
by Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko in Drones (Pilotless Planes), Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), War and Armed Conflicts, Ukraine, Russia on August 25, 2026 at 9:01 am
Ukraine pleaded for the expensive weapons, and ultimately got them, but drones have rendered them almost unusable.
Silence, Wolves and the Wild East: Hiking in Portugal’s Côa Valley
by Ben Buckland in Travel and Vacations, Portugal, Wolves, Endangered and Extinct Species, Horses, Rivers, Biodiversity, Animals, cityguidesad on August 25, 2026 at 9:01 am
A trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art.
Man Who Told of a Childhood With Wolves Dies at 80
by Ephrat Livni in Rodriguez Pantoja, Marcos (1946-2026), Wolves, Deaths (Obituaries) on August 25, 2026 at 12:55 am
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s improbable story of a wild youth became the subject of a study, and inspired a novel and film.
UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings
by Michael D. Shear, Adam Goldman and Jeanna Smialek in Burnham, Andrew M (1970- ), Ukraine, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Zelensky, Volodymyr, Great Britain, Russia, International Relations on August 24, 2026 at 10:16 pm
In his first foreign trip since taking office, the British prime minister pledged to stand by Kyiv despite new warnings of potential consequences.
A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.
by Andrew E. Kramer and Nicole Tung in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Drones (Pilotless Planes), Artificial Intelligence, Civilian Casualties, Defense and Military Forces, NVIDIA Corporation, Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine), Russia, Ukraine on August 24, 2026 at 2:24 pm
An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.
Iceland’s Murder Rate Is Off the Charts (in Its Books, at Least)
by Amelia Nierenberg in Writing and Writers, Books and Literature, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Iceland, Jonasson, Ragnar, Jakobsdottir, Katrin on August 24, 2026 at 1:32 pm
The Nordic nation has almost no homicides, yet crime fiction is its favorite literary genre. That means writers face a challenge: making murder feel believable.
Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
by Andrew E. Kramer in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Drones (Pilotless Planes), Artificial Intelligence, NVIDIA Corporation, Ukraine, Russia on August 24, 2026 at 11:19 am
The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
Visiting the Stunning Coast of the Overlooked Italian Region of Calabria
by Laura Rysman and Pontus Berghe in Travel and Vacations, Festivals, Calabria (Italy), cityguidesad on August 24, 2026 at 9:02 am
In Italy’s overlooked deep-south region, this shoreline of ancient towns and gorgeous beaches teems with traces of past civilizations in its traditions, cuisine and festivals.
French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat
by Alexandra E. Petri in Death Valley National Park, Heatstroke, Deaths (Fatalities), National Parks, Monuments and Seashores, Travel and Vacations, Deserts, Heat and Heat Waves, National Park Service, internal-eafs on August 23, 2026 at 9:05 pm
The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.
Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections
by Carlotta Gall in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Zelensky, Volodymyr, Fedorov, Mykhailo, Elections, Syrsky, Oleksandr, Ukraine, Russia on August 23, 2026 at 2:10 pm
The Ukrainian president repeated his long-held position that elections in the middle of war would tear his country apart.

World – Europe – BBC News

Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
on August 26, 2026 at 6:22 pm
It is believed the mosquitoes arrived at Germany's busiest airport on a plane, according to German public health officials.
Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow
on August 26, 2026 at 4:31 pm
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
on August 26, 2026 at 10:29 am
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
on August 25, 2026 at 11:50 pm
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis
on August 25, 2026 at 7:11 pm
Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.
Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident
on August 25, 2026 at 5:12 pm
A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.
European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
on August 25, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base
on August 25, 2026 at 3:18 pm
The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
on August 25, 2026 at 8:52 am
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.
UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says former Russian minister
on August 25, 2026 at 4:06 am
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
on August 25, 2026 at 2:08 am
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
Moment tornado tears through southern France
on August 25, 2026 at 1:06 am
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
on August 24, 2026 at 7:57 pm
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
on August 24, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most
on August 24, 2026 at 12:51 pm
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
on August 21, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
on August 20, 2026 at 11:57 am
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
on August 19, 2026 at 3:38 pm
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
on August 19, 2026 at 5:00 am
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
on August 18, 2026 at 5:02 am
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

World – Europe – BBC News

Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
on August 26, 2026 at 6:22 pm
It is believed the mosquitoes arrived at Germany's busiest airport on a plane, according to German public health officials.
Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow
on August 26, 2026 at 4:31 pm
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
on August 26, 2026 at 10:29 am
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
on August 25, 2026 at 11:50 pm
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis
on August 25, 2026 at 7:11 pm
Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.
Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident
on August 25, 2026 at 5:12 pm
A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.
European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
on August 25, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base
on August 25, 2026 at 3:18 pm
The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
on August 25, 2026 at 8:52 am
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.
UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says former Russian minister
on August 25, 2026 at 4:06 am
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
on August 25, 2026 at 2:08 am
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
Moment tornado tears through southern France
on August 25, 2026 at 1:06 am
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
on August 24, 2026 at 7:57 pm
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
on August 24, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most
on August 24, 2026 at 12:51 pm
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
on August 21, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
on August 20, 2026 at 11:57 am
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
on August 19, 2026 at 3:38 pm
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
on August 19, 2026 at 5:00 am
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
on August 18, 2026 at 5:02 am
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

World – Europe – The Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: Reboot of ‘fortress belt’ defences as Zelenskyy visits frontline
by Warren Murray and agencies in Ukraine, Europe, World news on August 27, 2026 at 1:34 am
Two modern commanders appointed on Donetsk front after dismissal of ‘Soviet-era’ Oleksandr Syrskyi as head of military. What we know on day 1,645Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed two of Ukraine’s most prominent commanders to oversee and […]
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
by Robert Tait in Washington in Donald Trump, Russia, Vladimir Putin, CIA, US-Israel war on Iran, Iran, US foreign policy, US politics, US news, Europe, Middle East and north Africa, World news on August 26, 2026 at 6:21 pm
President denies visit was to gain support for Iran sanctions or due to fears that Putin plans to ‘test Nato resolve’US politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has downplayed a visit to Moscow by the CIA director, John Ratcliffe, as […]
‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain
by Sam Jones in Madrid in Spain, Italy, Europe, World news on August 26, 2026 at 4:22 pm
Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and BelgiumPolice in Spain have arrested a dangerous Albanian criminal nicknamed the “escape wizard” who has managed to break out of four jails in […]
Why are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?
by Jon Henley in World news, Europe, Climate crisis, Environment, Wildfires, Drought on August 26, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Lethal temperatures and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up […]
Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules
by Agence France-Presse in Paris in Breast cancer, Air transport, France, Workers' rights, Work & careers, Europe, World news, Air France/KLM, Cancer on August 26, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flightsA flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country’s […]
Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
by Steven Morris in Swimming, Switzerland, Devon, UK news, England, Swimming, Europe on August 26, 2026 at 1:58 pm
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac LémanHe staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising.Neil Gilson, a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little […]
‘My TikTok was flooded’: Suad Mooge on Ireland’s Rose of Tralee, navigating backlash and celebrating identity
by Nesrine Malik in Ireland, Migration, Somalia, Culture, Women, Europe, World news on August 26, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Dublin’s representative in the traditional festival defiantly reckons with xenophobia and balances Gaelic pride with her Somali heritageDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereLast week marked the climax of Ireland’s Rose of […]
Goodbye to the Soviet Union – archive, 1991
by Compiled by Richard Nelsson in Russia, Mikhail Gorbachev, Cold war, Europe, Communism on August 26, 2026 at 10:25 am
On 2 September 1991, the Congress of People’s Deputies voted for the dissolution of the Soviet Union, allowing its republics to opt for independenceBy Jonathan Steele in Moscow 3 September 1991 Continue reading...
Americans say they lose weight in Europe – and I think I know why | Arwa Mahdawi
by Arwa Mahdawi in European Union holidays, US news, World news, Europe, Food, Travel on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
Is it because of differences in the flour that’s being consumed? Or something to do with the European approach to getting around?It’s not just the mass shootings you have to watch out for in the US, it’s also the lettuce – a dodgy bit of […]
De Gaulle: Résistance review – a galloping bromance for Churchill and France’s wartime hero
by Peter Bradshaw in Film, Biopics, Charles de Gaulle, Second world war, Simon Russell Beale, France, Culture, Europe, Stage, World news on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
This biopic of the great Gallic general – which culminates at Bir Hakeim, in advance of a second film – is a fine, quietly amusing romp with a touch of classic 60s war filmsPerhaps because it is based on a biography by an Englishman – Julian […]
In Poland, compassion for Ukrainians has turned to contempt. The consequences could be dramatic | Mateusz Mazzini
by Mateusz Mazzini in Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Karol Nawrocki, Donald Tusk, Europe, World news on August 26, 2026 at 4:00 am
Warsaw failed to anticipate that refugees would build new lives and Kyiv would demand an equal place at the European tableOne of the unintended consequences of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine was that it gave Poland a rare slice of […]
Call to ban marmot hunting in France as campaigners say they are ‘killed for fun’
by Kim Willsher in Paris in France, Animals, Hunting, Wildlife, Conservation, Environment, Europe, World news on August 26, 2026 at 4:00 am
Protests and petitions planned amid growing concerns over impact of climate crisis on numbers of Alpine rodentAnimal rights campaigners are gearing up for protests and petitions aimed at persuading the French government to ban the hunting of Alpine […]
Man on trial for Daphne Caruana Galizia murder claims he was framed
by Juliette Garside, and Julian Bonnici in Valletta in Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta, Europe, World news, Media on August 26, 2026 at 4:00 am
Yorgen Fenech tells jury he had nothing to do with killing and alleges top adviser to Malta’s then PM was instigatorA businessman on trial for the murder of the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has spoken about the charges for the first time in […]
The Guardian view on the French left: division makes Marine Le Pen’s path to the Élysée more straightforward | Editorial
by Editorial in France, Marine Le Pen, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, The far right, Europe on August 25, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Two years ago, progressive parties allied to see off the far right in a parliamentary election. Ahead of a seismic presidential election, that unity is missingIn the summer of 2024, as polls suggested that Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement […]
The Guardian view on Britain helping Ukraine: build the weapons independence Kyiv needs | Editorial
by Editorial in Ukraine, Europe, World news, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Russia, Foreign policy, Military, Arms trade, Joe Biden, European Union on August 24, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Moscow hopes western politics will weaken support for Kyiv. The UK and Europe’s answer should be to make Ukraine increasingly capable of defending itself aloneThe events of the past few days on Europe’s borders may mark a turning point in […]

World – Europe – The Independent

La Tomatina: More than 20,000 people paint Spanish town red with tomatoes
by Alicia Leon and Suman Naishadham in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 3:18 pm
Thousands have descended on a small Spanish town for the annual La Tomatina food fight
Ex-Premier League star reported missing in Hungary as former club issues concerned statement
by Sam Brookes in Football, Sport on August 26, 2026 at 1:48 pm
Akos Buzsaky played for QPR in the Premier League and the club stated it is “praying he’s found safe and well’
Elon Musk awarded Ukraine’s Order of Freedom as Zelensky urges him to expand Starlink access
by Brittney Donovan in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 1:21 pm
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has emerged as a central, if controversial, private figure in Ukraine's defense effort
Why did Trump’s CIA director make a mysterious short trip to Moscow?
by Maira Butt in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Neither the White House or the Kremlin have offered an explanation for the first trip by a US spy chief to the Russian capital in nearly five years
Dramatic footage shows speedboat ‘thief’ ram €1m vehicle into coastguard off Ibiza
by Suha Kidwai in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 12:32 pm
The 52-year-old suspect is facing charges including boat theft and assaulting an officer
Irish couple found dead in hot tub at Spanish holiday villa
by James C. Reynolds in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 11:41 am
The bodies were recovered at a property in Cullera, on the Valencian coast
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin finally speaks out on CIA director’s mysterious visit to Moscow
by Maira Butt,Arpan Rai and James C. Reynolds in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 10:39 am
Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 2021
Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'
by James Pollard and Glenn Gamboa in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 10:32 am
Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy
Former science teacher awarded Hero of Ukraine after speeding through ‘kill zone’ to save wounded troops
by Dan Peleschuk and Vitalii Hnidyi in Europe, World on August 26, 2026 at 10:04 am
His feat captured the country's attention and earned him its highest military honour
Police violence surges by 40% at UK-France border, charities warn
by Bryony Gooch in Home News, UK on August 26, 2026 at 7:59 am
Charities say that women and children have experienced tear gas and broken bones as police violence rises to clamp down on Channel crossings