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World – Europe – CNN

Germany
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Russia
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Ukraine
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
It was just after dawn on June 6, 1944.
May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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 May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Read CNN's Fast Facts about David Beckham, and learn more about the life of the retired soccer legend.
Tony Blair Fast Facts
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund director.
Princess Catherine Fast Facts
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton.
March 25 Moscow concert hall attack
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Four suspects in the Crocus City Hall attack that left at least 139 people dead in Moscow have been charged with committing a terrorist act. They are facing possible life imprisonment.
March 24 Moscow concert hall attack
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Four suspects in the Crocus City Hall attack that left at least 137 people dead in Moscow have been identified and detained.
March 23, 2024 Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves over 130 dead
on May 28, 2026 at 10:31 pm
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

Europe’s superyacht-builders hit choppy waters
on May 28, 2026 at 12:54 pm
Fewer plutocrats want floating palaces
Leo’s first encyclical attacks technological messianism
on May 28, 2026 at 12:54 pm
The Pope warns against replacing humans with AI, though he seems to use it himself
How the boomers screwed Europe
on May 28, 2026 at 12:54 pm
The huge rock ’n’ roll generation is sticking its few kids with the bill
Ukraine’s latest challenge is how to deal with hope
on May 26, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Besides beating Russia, it must fight corruption and build democracy
France’s Gen Z has fallen for a 74-year-old radical socialist
on May 24, 2026 at 1:44 pm
Jean-Luc Mélenchon defies the weakness of the European left
A Turkish court ousts the opposition leader from his job
on May 22, 2026 at 12:19 pm
Deposing Ozgur Ozel is another step towards autocracy for Erdogan’s Turkey
Real Madrid’s boss calls an election
on May 21, 2026 at 12:47 pm
Europe’s once-dominant club will put its leadership to its members
How Europe is fighting for digital sovereignty
on May 21, 2026 at 12:47 pm
Escaping its dependence on America’s tech giants is a tall order
Bre-entry may be the next drama to grip the European Union
on May 21, 2026 at 12:47 pm
An old friend comes knocking
Europe’s secret Plan B to replace NATO
on May 19, 2026 at 6:37 pm
What happens if America quits
Who are Europe’s newest troublemakers?
on May 18, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Corruption and inflation are boosting Eurosceptic populists
To understand European voters’ anger, look at their rent bills
on May 14, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Rent-control policies are making Europe’s housing shortage worse
Socialism is being left behind in Europe
on May 14, 2026 at 12:55 pm
The workers’ parties aren’t working
Armenia’s election will test its leader’s pivot to the West
on May 14, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Let down by Russia, Nikol Pashinyan wants to make up with Azerbaijan and join the EU
Peter Magyar takes office pledging to clean up Hungary’s mess
on May 14, 2026 at 12:55 pm
EU funds blocked because of corruption under Viktor Orban are his priority
The world’s best-sounding nightclub is in an unexpected place
on May 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Why DJs are flocking to an obscure town in west Germany
The EU and China are stumbling into a trade war
on May 12, 2026 at 6:50 pm
Swamped by Chinese exports, Europe nears a point of no return
The War Room newsletter: Drones are rewiring warfare. Literally
on May 11, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, looks at a pivotal weapon on the battlefield: the fibre-optic drone
Russia is stumbling on the battlefield
on May 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
As casualties soar in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin looks ever more beleaguered at home
Secret document reveals Russia’s plans to aid Iran
on May 7, 2026 at 7:16 pm
Unjammable drones would be used against American forces, according to proposals seen by The Economist
Why Swedish schools are going unplugged
on May 7, 2026 at 1:08 pm
Nordic pupils are returning to books and pens
How a Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil hub caused catastrophe
on May 7, 2026 at 1:08 pm
Toxic smoke billowed and molten fuel flowed like lava
Trump’s threat to withdraw troops is serious for Europe
on May 7, 2026 at 1:08 pm
The unit affected offers a vital capability
Inside the Brussels deep state
on May 6, 2026 at 6:56 pm
The eurocratic guild at the heart of the EU is seeing its influence ebb
Friedrich Merz can’t go on like this
on May 6, 2026 at 4:14 pm
His one-year-old government looks exhausted, and voters are tiring rapidly
The War Room newsletter: Is Russia being out-droned?
on May 5, 2026 at 9:51 am
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, invites a Ukrainian drone expert to write a guest edition
Friedrich Merz’s ill-timed tussle with Donald Trump
on May 3, 2026 at 7:56 pm
The chancellor’s reckless truth-telling means trouble for Germany
Germany claims it has the world’s best bread
on May 2, 2026 at 4:09 pm
May 5th is national Bread Day, and Germans are ready to roll
The oligarch who picked Moldova clean goes to prison
on April 30, 2026 at 12:48 pm
Vlad Plahotniuc ran his country as a private money-laundering operation
Europe’s unpopular leaders are paralysing the EU
on April 29, 2026 at 8:38 pm
Weak governments cannot conjure the support to make crucial deals

World – Europe – New York Times

Austrian Man Convicted of Planning Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
by Jim Tankersley in Austria, Swift, Taylor, Terrorism, Decisions and Verdicts, Pop and Rock Music, Bombs and Explosives on May 28, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Prosecutors said the defendant plotted in 2024 to set off a bomb outside the concert, which was later canceled. He and another man were also convicted on separate terrorist charges.
BP’s Former Chairman, Albert Manifold, Disputes How Company Characterized His Dismissal
by Gregory Schmidt in BP Plc, Manifold, Albert, Appointments and Executive Changes, Auchincloss, Murray, O'Neill, Meg (Energy Executive), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, internal-open-access-from-nl on May 28, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Albert Manifold, who was abruptly fired less than a year after he was appointed, said he was let go “without explanation.”
The Real Story Behind “Pressure,” the Film About the D-Day Weather Forecast
by Nazaneen Ghaffar in Movies, World War II (1939-45), Weather, Actors and Actresses, Met Office (United Kingdom), United States Navy, United States Army, Eisenhower, Dwight David, Scott, Andrew (1976- ), England, France, filmrelated on May 28, 2026 at 5:13 pm
The new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.
Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Search His Party Office
by Jason Horowitz in Spain, Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- ), Corruption (Institutional), Ethics and Official Misconduct on May 28, 2026 at 3:39 pm
After a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.
Temu Hit With Fine in E.U. Over Sales of Unsafe Goods
by Alexandra Stevenson and Jeanna Smialek in Temu (Website), China, E-Commerce, Europe, European Commission, European Union, Discount Selling, internal-open-access-from-nl on May 28, 2026 at 1:54 pm
The Chinese e-commerce platform faces a penalty of more than $230 million for selling baby toys and other products the European Commission said could harm consumers.
Cuba Loses Its Chance at Fuel After Russian Tanker Changes Route
by Jack Nicas in Cuba, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Ships and Shipping, Russia, Embargoes and Sanctions, United States International Relations, Shortages, Sovcomflot, Castro, Raul, Trump, Donald J, United States, International Relations on May 28, 2026 at 1:33 pm
A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.
How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War
by Daria Mitiuk and Brendan Hoffman in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Fashion and Apparel, Defense and Military Forces, Kyiv (Ukraine), Ukraine, street style on May 28, 2026 at 1:30 pm
In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.
Nigel Farage’s Far-Right Party Is Now Central to British Politics
by Michael D. Shear in Great Britain, Politics and Government, Farage, Nigel (1964- ), Reform UK (British Political Party), Legislatures and Parliaments, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Burnham, Andrew M (1970- ), Harborne, Christopher (1962- ), Labour Party (Great Britain) on May 28, 2026 at 7:02 am
Nigel Farage’s anti-immigrant, populist agenda has helped his party, Reform U.K., emerge from the fringe of politics in Britain. But it faces an uphill climb to win power.
After 88 Days of Censored News, TV and Chat, Iranians Are Coming Back Online
by Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi in Iran, Computers and the Internet, War and Armed Conflicts, Middle East, Iran-Israel War (2025- ) on May 27, 2026 at 10:24 pm
The government is letting people connect with the world after a near-total internet shutdown. But not everyone has access, and those who do wonder how long it will last.
Inventor of the Basque Cheesecake Plans to Retire. His Secret: He Prefers Chocolate
by Jason Horowitz in Basque Region (Spain), Spain, Cheesecake, Basques, Restaurants, Cooking and Cookbooks, internal-open-access-from-nl on May 27, 2026 at 9:39 pm
Santiago Rivera is widely credited with creating the “burnt” cheesecake in the 1980s, though he doesn’t love the spinoffs it has spawned. Decades later, he’s preparing to hand over his kitchen to his children.
After Decades on the Run, a Leftist Militant Is Sentenced in Germany
by Christopher F. Schuetze in Germany, Klette, Daniela Marie-Luise, Red Army Faction, Decisions and Verdicts, Terrorism, Robberies and Thefts, internal-open-access-from-nl, Fringe Groups and Movements, Fugitives on May 27, 2026 at 4:45 pm
Daniela Klette, 67, was part of the Red Army Faction, which attacked American and capitalist interests until the 1990s. She was convicted of robberies committed later to finance life as a fugitive.
Could Russia Hit Harder? It at Least Wants Ukraine to Think So.
by Ivan Nechepurenko and Siobhán O’Grady in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), United States International Relations, Putin, Vladimir V, Zelensky, Volodymyr, Kyiv (Ukraine), Ukraine, Russia, United States, internal-open-access-from-nl on May 27, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Major attacks on Kyiv, followed by warnings of more, come as Moscow is stalled on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat
by Adam Goldman in Great Britain, Government Communications Headquarters (Great Britain), Espionage and Intelligence Services, British Secret Intelligence Service, International Relations, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Russia, Putin, Vladimir V, China, Industrial Espionage, Sabotage (Crime), Cyberwarfare and Defense on May 27, 2026 at 2:54 pm
The director of Britain’s electronic surveillance agency warned that Moscow was getting more brazen, adding that estimates suggested 500,000 Russian soldiers had been killed in the Ukraine war.
Bringing Courbet’s ‘A Burial at Ornans’ Back to Life, While Visitors Watch
by Elaine Sciolino and Elliott Verdier in Art, Museums, Restoration and Renovation, Musee d'Orsay, Courbet, Gustave, Amic, Sylvain (1967-2025), internal-open-access-from-nl on May 27, 2026 at 9:02 am
The Musée d’Orsay demystified art conservation by turning the meticulous, yearlong restoration of a 22-foot Gustave Courbet painting into a public event.
Paris School Worker Tried on Assault Charges in Widespread Child Abuse Inquiry
by Ségolène Le Stradic in Paris (France), Child Abuse and Neglect, Sex Crimes, internal-open-access-from-nl on May 27, 2026 at 3:07 am
The 36-year-old, named in the French news media as David G., is among more than 70 employees at schools in the capital who have been recently suspended or fired over allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct.
A Spring Heat Wave Is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France
by Lynsey Chutel and Nazaneen Ghaffar in Wildfires, Heat and Heat Waves, Weather, Met Office (United Kingdom), , Edinburgh (Scotland), England, Europe, France, Great Britain, London (England), Paris (France), internal-open-access-from-nl on May 26, 2026 at 9:33 pm
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.
A Cod Boat, a Coast Guard Flight and a Lot of Debate About the E.U.
by Amelia Nierenberg in Iceland, Greenland, European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization on May 26, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Iceland may try to join the European Union. A reporter battled seasickness on a fishing trip and strapped herself into a Coast Guard plane to understand how Icelanders felt about the prospect.
Belgium Crash Kills 4 as Train Hits School Van
by Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek in Railroad Accidents and Safety, Traffic Accidents and Safety, Belgium, internal-open-access-from-nl on May 26, 2026 at 3:50 pm
Two children, 12 and 15, were among those killed in the crash near Brussels, officials said. The students in the van attended a special education school.
At Chelsea Flower Show, a Gnome Controversy and Some ‘Good British Madness’
by Rebecca R. Ruiz in Gardens and Gardening, Flowers and Plants, Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Horticultural Society, Charles III, King of the United Kingdom, London (England) on May 26, 2026 at 2:09 pm
At the prestigious garden show, attendees jockeyed to buy prizewinning blooms and debated the role of whimsy as a ban on garden gnomes was temporarily lifted.
BP Ousts Chairman, Citing ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Conduct
by Gregory Schmidt in Appointments and Executive Changes, BP Plc, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, O'Neill, Meg (Energy Executive), Manifold, Albert, internal-open-access-from-nl on May 26, 2026 at 1:52 pm
The British oil group said that Albert Manifold had been removed, after concerns were raised “related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”

World – Europe – BBC News

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
on May 28, 2026 at 9:07 pm
A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
on May 28, 2026 at 4:26 pm
A 31-year-old Swiss man has been arrested, police say, as images from the scene show parts of the station cordoned off.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
on May 28, 2026 at 2:54 pm
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
on May 28, 2026 at 2:47 pm
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
Hampered Sinner out in second round in seismic shock
on May 28, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Jannik Sinner's hopes of winning a first French Open to complete a career Grand Slam are over for another year after an injury-hampered five-set defeat by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round.
Jury considers verdict for man accused of plotting Taylor Swift concert attack
on May 28, 2026 at 12:41 pm
The main suspect, identified as Beran A, has admitted to a charge of "being part of a terrorist organisation".
Canada signs landmark LNG energy deal with Germany
on May 28, 2026 at 12:24 pm
The deal would see one million tons of natural gas shipped annually from Canada to Germany by the early 2030s through a proposed terminal in British Columbia.
Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre
on May 28, 2026 at 6:10 am
The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.
Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says
on May 27, 2026 at 3:59 pm
GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.
Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates
on May 27, 2026 at 3:48 pm
The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE.
What critical infrastructure is Russia 'relentlessly targeting'?
on May 27, 2026 at 3:26 pm
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner unpacks GCHQ's announcement.
Pope Leo inspects Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle
on May 27, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.
Former member of German militant group jailed for armed robberies after decades on the run
on May 27, 2026 at 12:42 pm
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
on May 26, 2026 at 11:15 pm
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
on May 25, 2026 at 11:01 pm
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
on May 23, 2026 at 11:34 pm
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
on May 22, 2026 at 11:07 pm
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge
on May 22, 2026 at 10:45 am
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
on May 22, 2026 at 1:37 am
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.
Ukraine's Baltic allies unsettled by repeated drone incursions
on May 21, 2026 at 6:39 pm
The intrusion of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles into the airspace of the Baltic states raises questions, and not all of them have answers.

World – Europe – BBC News

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
on May 28, 2026 at 9:07 pm
A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
on May 28, 2026 at 4:26 pm
A 31-year-old Swiss man has been arrested, police say, as images from the scene show parts of the station cordoned off.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
on May 28, 2026 at 2:54 pm
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
on May 28, 2026 at 2:47 pm
Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
Hampered Sinner out in second round in seismic shock
on May 28, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Jannik Sinner's hopes of winning a first French Open to complete a career Grand Slam are over for another year after an injury-hampered five-set defeat by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round.
Jury considers verdict for man accused of plotting Taylor Swift concert attack
on May 28, 2026 at 12:41 pm
The main suspect, identified as Beran A, has admitted to a charge of "being part of a terrorist organisation".
Canada signs landmark LNG energy deal with Germany
on May 28, 2026 at 12:24 pm
The deal would see one million tons of natural gas shipped annually from Canada to Germany by the early 2030s through a proposed terminal in British Columbia.
Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre
on May 28, 2026 at 6:10 am
The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.
Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says
on May 27, 2026 at 3:59 pm
GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.
Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates
on May 27, 2026 at 3:48 pm
The searches come amid a series of scandals affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's PSOE.
What critical infrastructure is Russia 'relentlessly targeting'?
on May 27, 2026 at 3:26 pm
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner unpacks GCHQ's announcement.
Pope Leo inspects Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle
on May 27, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.
Former member of German militant group jailed for armed robberies after decades on the run
on May 27, 2026 at 12:42 pm
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
on May 26, 2026 at 11:15 pm
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
on May 25, 2026 at 11:01 pm
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
on May 23, 2026 at 11:34 pm
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
on May 22, 2026 at 11:07 pm
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge
on May 22, 2026 at 10:45 am
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
on May 22, 2026 at 1:37 am
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.
Ukraine's Baltic allies unsettled by repeated drone incursions
on May 21, 2026 at 6:39 pm
The intrusion of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles into the airspace of the Baltic states raises questions, and not all of them have answers.

World – Europe – The Guardian

Austrian man jailed for 15 years for plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
by Associated Press in Taylor Swift, Austria, Music, Culture, Europe, World news on May 28, 2026 at 8:48 pm
An Austrian court convicts Beran A, 21, over plan to attack fans outside stadium in 2024An Austrian man who admitted planning a foiled attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of […]
Milan restores bull mosaic’s testicles worn down by pirouetting tourists
by Agence France-Presse in Milan in Italy, Culture, Europe, World news on May 28, 2026 at 5:17 pm
The artwork in a 19th-century shopping arcade has been damaged by visitors honouring an unusual traditionA floor mosaic of an anatomically detailed bull in one of Milan’s grand arcades is getting a sensitive makeover after being worn down by […]
Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – as it happened
by Andrew Sparrow in Politics, UK news, Labour, Labour party leadership, Work & careers, Young people, Keir Starmer, Tony Blair, Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham, Social media, Social media ban, UK unemployment and employment statistics, Immigration and asylum, Migration, Netherlands, Ofsted, Schools, Benefits, Kemi Badenoch, British Museum, Digital media, Scotland, Scottish politics, Scottish National party (SNP), John Swinney, Brexit, Simon Case, Nicola Sturgeon, TUC, Minimum wage, National living wage, Zack Polanski on May 28, 2026 at 5:06 pm
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story herePat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, is introducing Alan Milburn.He says Milburn’s report is “really important and powerful”.I could see in the first few weeks after being […]
EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance
by Lisa O’Carroll in European Commission, China, Business, Europe, World news, European Union, Manufacturing sector, Asia Pacific on May 28, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Concerns among commissioners in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt townsEU commissioners will meet on Friday for crunch talks aimed at imposing new restrictions on imports from China amid growing concern […]
Burberry boss could earn up to £12.2m under new bonus scheme as company rolls back climate goals
by Sarah Butler in Burberry group, Executive pay and bonuses, Luxury goods sector, Retail industry, Business, Annual results, Burberry, Fashion, UK news, Europe, World news on May 28, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Company, which paid boss Joshua Schulman £4m in year to March, becomes latest to extend deadline to become carbon neutralBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Burberry could earn up to £12.2m after the luxury British brand introduced a new […]
Russia on the back foot with dynamics of war shifting in Ukraine’s favour, EU says – as it happened
by Jakub Krupa in Europe, European Union, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Extreme heat, Climate crisis on May 28, 2026 at 3:10 pm
This blog is now closed Meanwhile, Hungary’s Magyar hits a bit more upbeat tone in his latest post on Facebook, saying that while there are still some issues that need to be resolved, the two sides managed to agree a deal on “many important […]
France overturns law classing people as property – 178 years after it abolished slavery
by Kim Willsher in Paris in France, Colonialism, Slavery, Emmanuel Macron, Europe, World news on May 28, 2026 at 2:38 pm
National assembly votes to repeal Code Noir under which enslaved people were beaten, raped and killedFor almost 180 years after France abolished slavery, the Code Noir (Black Code) allowing enslaved humans to be treated as property and worked, […]
New food exports deal signals end to Brexit ‘sausage wars’
by Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent in Brexit, European Union, Trade policy, Europe, Environment policy, Farming, Foreign policy, Politics, UK news, World news, Environment, Business, Food & drink industry on May 28, 2026 at 2:18 pm
First details of agreement published, heralding end to EU-UK checks on dairy products, eggs, fish and fresh red meatBusiness live – latest updatesThe EU and UK have signalled an end to Brexit “sausage wars” with the first details of a new food […]
‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says
by Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent in Computing, AI (artificial intelligence), Ireland, Fossil fuels, Energy, Environment, Europe, Technology, World news on May 28, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggestsEnergy demand by datacentres in Ireland has added hundreds of euros to household electricity bills in a pattern that could be replicated across […]
EU fines Temu for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products
by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels in European Commission, China, Retail industry, Asia Pacific, Business, European Union, Europe, Money, World news, Consumer affairs, Internet, Technology on May 28, 2026 at 12:27 pm
European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penaltyEU regulators have fined the Chinese shopping website Temu €200m (£173m) for failing to stop the sale of illegal and dangerous […]
‘Saaz is our gold’: the Czech scientists breeding hops that can survive a hotter Europe
by Kieran Hadley in Czechia, Climate crisis, Extreme heat, Drought, Beer, Agriculture, Science, Environment, Europe on May 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Researchers are working to create new drought-resistant varieties of the ingredient that gives Czech pilsner its characterIt is the country that drinks more beer per capita than any other but in the last few years Czechia has been hit by droughts […]
To reverse the ‘greenlash’, Europe’s Green parties should embrace Polanski’s boldness | Tarik Abou-Chadi
by Tarik Abou-Chadi in Europe, Green party, Zack Polanski, Politics, UK news, World news, Environment, Climate crisis on May 28, 2026 at 4:00 am
Be more strident and ambitious, take on economic inequality, and progressive voters will reward you as they have the UK’s GreensTarik Abou-Chadi is a professor of European politics at the University of OxfordEuropean Green parties have been […]
New Mandelson revelations cast doubt on claim vetting decision was borderline, Thornberry says – as it happened
by Andrew Sparrow in Politics, UK news, Labour, Tony Blair, Keir Starmer, Labour party leadership, Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham, Ed Miliband, Greenhouse gas emissions, Poland, Donald Tusk, Defence policy, Reform UK, Makerfield byelection, Byelections, Ukraine, Russia, Caroline Lucas, Peter Mandelson, Emily Thornberry, Brexit, Ed Davey, Donald Trump, The Guardian on May 27, 2026 at 4:45 pm
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereZack Polanski, the Green party leader, posted this on social media about Tony Blair’s latest intervention this morning.Tony Blair.What the billionaire class have paid for.Spot the […]
Brexiters peddled ‘nationalistic pish’, said Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate
by Peter Walker Senior political correspondent in Makerfield byelection, Reform UK, Greater Manchester, Brexit, European Union, Europe, Foreign policy, Politics, UK news on May 27, 2026 at 4:38 pm
Robert Kenyon castigated Brexit as an economically self-harming project on rugby league forum in 2016Reform UK’s candidate for the Makerfield byelection has castigated Brexit as an economically self-harming project promoted by politicians who […]
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: climate experts alarmed by deadly spring heatwaves searing Europe
by Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent in Extreme heat, Europe weather, UK weather, Europe, Climate crisis on May 27, 2026 at 11:00 am
Scientists warn of ‘new reality’ of heat extremes that claim three times more lives than car crashes and 16 times as many as murderersMalcolm Mistry knew it was going to get “very warm, very quickly” on Monday morning but a slow start out of […]

World – Europe – The Independent

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
by Philipp Jenne in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Authorities searched his apartment and found bomb-making materials
Russia has signed a military pact with the Taliban. Could its fighters start turning up in Ukraine?
by Arpan Rai in South Asia, Asia on May 28, 2026 at 4:36 pm
Analysis: Experts say neither side has shared details of what Russia-Taliban military cooperation looks like – but it is unlikely to follow the North Korea model
Andrew Tate faces escalated charges in Romania for ‘instigating hatred against women’
by Luiza Ilie in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 3:44 pm
Tate blasted the new accusations, writing, ‘See you in court’
Knife rampage outside Swiss train station being treated as act of terror, say police
by James C. Reynolds in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 3:43 pm
The suspected attacker was reported in 2015 for spreading propaganda from Isis
Pope Leo disavows Catholic Church’s long-standing ‘just war’ theory in major rebuke to global powers
by Joshua McElwee in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 3:17 pm
The theory has ‘all too often’ been used to justify conflict, the pontiff says
Nato to significantly bolster eastern flank against Russia after Putin’s threats
by Sabine Siebold in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 1:39 pm
The German-Netherlands Corps will be tasked with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia
Ukraine-Russia war latest: EU’s top diplomat warns against walking into Kremlin’s ‘trap’ as ministers meet for talks
by Arpan Rai and Alex Croft in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 12:57 pm
Kaja Kallas said negotiations are ‘always a team effort’ despite suggestions she could lead possible talks with Moscow
Jewish LGBT+ group banned from Rome Pride parade over stance on war in Gaza
by Crispian Balmer in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 12:44 pm
Having a float in the parade means signing up to Rome Pride’s political platform, organisers say
Italian police seize £173m worth of gold and luxury villas tied to Sicilian Mafia boss
by Angelo Amante in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 12:39 pm
Police traced a number of expensive assets to the late crime boss Matteo Messina Denaro
The Latest: US forces carry out new defensive strikes on Iran
by The Associated Press in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 12:12 pm
U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump asserted Iran is “negotiating on fumes” and insisted November’s midterm elections in the United States won’t make him rush into a deal to end the nearly three-month-old conflict
Ukraine war is at ‘turning point’ and Kyiv has six months to seize initiative, says senior commander
by Dan Peleschuk in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 9:42 am
Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky said he believes the Russian military is exhausted
Why did American diplomats leave Ukraine? Embassy response sparks new questions
by Shubham Kalia,Anna Pruchnicka and Daniel Flynn in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 9:06 am
Confusion arose after some Ukrainian media cited remarks by European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
Economic self-interest to drive France’s foreign aid, minister says
by Nick Ferris in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 7:50 am
Exclusive: Minister for international partnerships Éléonore Caroit – whose role was renamed from minister for development last year – says that France was now explicitly seeking returns from its development relationships.
Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Putin’s war on Ukraine, says GCHQ
by Shweta Sharma in Europe, World on May 28, 2026 at 5:13 am
UK spy chief says Russia is scaling up its daily hybrid activity against Britain and Europe