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World – Europe – CNN
- Germanyon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
- Russiaon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
- Ukraineon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
- David Beckham Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about David Beckham, and learn more about the life of the retired soccer legend.
- Tony Blair Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
- Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund director.
- Princess Catherine Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton.
- March 25 Moscow concert hall attackon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 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 attackon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 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 deadon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
More than 130 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire.
- Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves at least 60 deadon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
At least 60 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire. Follow here for live updates.
- on May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday, March 22, that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the "early stages" of treatment.
- Vladimir Putin Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Theresa May Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts to learn about Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom.
- 2008 Georgia Russia Conflict Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read Fast Facts from CNN about the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia.
- John Major Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
View CNN's Fast Facts on the life of Sir John Major, former prime minister of the United Kingdom.
- Cristiano Ronaldo Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo to learn about the all-time leading male goalscorer in international football.
- Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
View CNN's Fast Facts on His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II. He was formally invested as Monaco's ruler on July 12, 2005, following the death of his father, Prince Rainier.
- Mario Monti Fast Factson May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Read CNN's Mario Monti Fast Facts for a look at the life of the economist and former Italian prime minister.
- The funeral for Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalnyon May 4, 2024 at 1:47 am
Large crowds of mourners have gathered in Moscow for the funeral of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny despite a heavy police presence and the threat of detention. Follow for live updates.
- This fire has been burning for 4,000 yearson 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 likeson 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 Budapeston December 20, 2019 at 11:46 am
- 'Hamlet' in the skies? The story behind Taiwan's newest airlineon 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 beautyon 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 howon 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 revolutionon December 2, 2019 at 11:08 am
- Luxury atop one of the world's tallest hotelson September 2, 2019 at 2:23 pm
From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new.
World – Europe – Reuters
- Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctionsby Ashutosh Mishra on April 15, 2024 at 5:49 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Russian copper producer RCC and Chinese firms have avoided taxes and skirted the impact of Western The post Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- Russia-Ukraine Black Sea shipping deal was almost reached last monthby Ashutosh Mishra on April 15, 2024 at 5:30 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Russia and Ukraine negotiated for two months with Turkey on a deal to ensure the safety The post Russia-Ukraine Black Sea shipping deal was almost reached last month appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- EU’s new tech laws are working – small browsers gain market shareby Ashutosh Mishra on April 10, 2024 at 2:45 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Independent browser companies in the European Union are seeing a spike in users in the first The post EU’s new tech laws are working – small browsers gain market share appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- Activist investor Amber Capital backs MFE’s push for changes at ProSieben by Ashutosh Mishra on April 9, 2024 at 2:52 am
Reuters exclusively reported on Amber Capital backing a proposal to break up ProSiebenSat.1 made by the German broadcaster’s top investor The post Activist investor Amber Capital backs MFE’s push for changes at ProSieben appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- Marathon Partners pushes Dr. Martens for strategic review, possible sale by Aditi Tiwari on April 2, 2024 at 11:40 am
Reuters exclusively reported that investment firm Marathon Partners Equity Management wants British boot maker Dr. Martens to hire bankers and The post Marathon Partners pushes Dr. Martens for strategic review, possible sale appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 suspends gas liquefaction amid sanctions, lack of tankersby Aditi Tiwari on April 2, 2024 at 11:31 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Novatek, Russia’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has suspended production at its Arctic LNG The post Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 suspends gas liquefaction amid sanctions, lack of tankers appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap ‘sponsors of war’ blacklistby Aditi Tiwari on March 22, 2024 at 11:43 am
Reuters exclusively reported that Ukraine would dismantle within days its “sponsors of war” blacklist, central to Kyiv’s campaign to expose The post Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap ‘sponsors of war’ blacklist appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- Washington pressures Austria’s Raiffeisen to drop Russian tycoon dealby Aditi Tiwari on March 20, 2024 at 3:22 pm
Reuters exclusively reported that the United States is pressing Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International, the biggest Western bank in Russia, to The post Washington pressures Austria’s Raiffeisen to drop Russian tycoon deal appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- EU’s Vestager warns about Apple, Meta fees, disparaging rival productsby Aditi Tiwari on March 20, 2024 at 3:09 pm
Reuters exclusively reported on EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager warning that new fees for Apple and Meta Platforms services could The post EU’s Vestager warns about Apple, Meta fees, disparaging rival products appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
- Investors push Zara owner Inditex to publish full supply chainby Ashutosh Mishra on March 11, 2024 at 5:53 pm
Reuters exclusively reported that investors want Zara owner Inditex to follow rivals H&M and Primark in making its full list The post Investors push Zara owner Inditex to publish full supply chain appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
World – Europe – The Economist
- The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russiaon April 24, 2024 at 5:32 pm
Intelligence sources fear the country, surrounded by Italy, is a haven for spies
- Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainianson April 21, 2024 at 6:20 pm
The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
- Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russiaon April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Its superdrones can reach targets as far away as Siberia
- Ukraine is digging in as the Kremlin steps up its offensiveon April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Will it be enough?
- How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macronon April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
- The German chancellor’s awkward meeting with China’s bosson April 18, 2024 at 12:57 pm
It is time for Xi Jinping to accept that Germany isn’t America’s puppet
- How a conservative conference morphed into a crisis of liberalismon April 17, 2024 at 5:40 pm
A Brussels hard-right confab descends into a mix of farce and petty tyranny
- Germany is flunking the education teston April 16, 2024 at 3:14 pm
Its scores are heading down, as its schools fail to adapt
- As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western supporton April 15, 2024 at 9:28 am
An interview with the country’s new national security chief
- Russia’s ferocious glide-bomb campaignon April 11, 2024 at 2:43 pm
For now, Ukraine has no answer to it
- Russia is struggling to find its missing soldierson April 11, 2024 at 2:42 pm
Vladimir Putin’s war has left thousands of searching families in limbo
- Austria’s accidental hard-right leaderon April 11, 2024 at 2:42 pm
A new biography portrays the rise to the top of an obscure man
- What happens if Ukraine loses?on April 11, 2024 at 2:42 pm
Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe
- DIY landmine-clearing is putting Ukrainian farmers in dangeron April 8, 2024 at 5:25 pm
Licensed deminers are swamped and farmers want to sow
- Criminal networks are well ahead in the fight over Europe’s portson April 8, 2024 at 4:13 pm
Cocaine seizures are sharply up, but much more is getting through
- The Kremlin wants to make Ukraine’s second city unliveableon April 7, 2024 at 4:33 pm
The race to save Kharkiv from Russian bombs
- Germany’s Free Democrats have become desperate spoilerson April 4, 2024 at 12:48 pm
They face extinction at the next election
- The secret behind the world’s happiest countryon April 4, 2024 at 12:48 pm
Sweating in the sauna helps
- The mafiosi of Naples turn white-collaron April 4, 2024 at 12:48 pm
They run restaurants and bars and rent out apartments these days
- Poles and Ukrainians are at loggerheads. That’s good news for Putinon April 2, 2024 at 6:07 pm
Farm exports and freight are the problems
- An electoral bruising for Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkeyon March 31, 2024 at 8:36 pm
The opposition triumphs in mayoral elections in Istanbul, Ankara and across the country
- The new geography of Parison March 31, 2024 at 1:25 pm
Reshaping the French capital and its banlieues
- Vladimir Putin blames an Islamist attack on Ukraine and Americaon March 27, 2024 at 2:14 pm
How to use a disastrous security failure to bolster dictatorship
- Why the French are drinking less wineon March 27, 2024 at 2:13 pm
A younger generation is rejecting old Mediterranean habits
- Carles Puigdemont aims to reignite Catalan separatismon March 27, 2024 at 2:13 pm
But the region is tired and divided
- Turkey’s opposition hopes for a shake-up in local electionson March 27, 2024 at 2:13 pm
The Good Party, once the hope of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s foes, has faded
- How Europe’s fear of migrants came to dominate its foreign policyon March 27, 2024 at 2:13 pm
Trade, aid and visas are increasingly conditional on helping Europe stem migration
- Ukraine is in a race against time to fortify its front lineon March 25, 2024 at 3:12 pm
But it is suffering from a shortage of munitions and manpower
- Vladimir Putin begins Operation Blame Ukraineon March 24, 2024 at 3:33 pm
The Kremlin senses an opportunity in the tragedy of Crocus City Hall
- Who was behind the massacre in Moscow?on March 22, 2024 at 9:39 pm
Islamic State claims responsibility, but Vladimir Putin tries to implicate Ukraine
World – Europe – New York Times
- Russia Bombs Power Plants and Ukraine Targets Refineries in Dueling Attacksby Marc Santora in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Refineries, Russia, Ukraine on April 27, 2024 at 1:56 pm
As missiles caused extensive damage to Ukraine’s power grid, Kyiv continued drone assaults inside Russia that have drawn criticism from Washington.
- Suddenly, Chinese Spies Seem to Be Popping Up All Over Europeby Andrew Higgins and Christopher F. Schuetze in Espionage and Intelligence Services, Industrial Espionage, Classified Information and State Secrets on April 27, 2024 at 12:54 pm
A flurry of arrests this week reflect the continent’s newly toughened response to Beijing’s espionage activities and political meddling.
- Beneath London, Tunnels and Bomb Shelters to Become Tourist Attractionsby Claire Moses in Bridges and Tunnels, World War II (1939-45), Travel and Vacations, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Politics and Government, Tower of London (Great Britain), Westminster Abbey (London), London (England), Great Britain on April 27, 2024 at 9:40 am
Used for spying, a phone exchange and more over the years, a semi-secret web of tunnels in central London could open to the public in 2027.
- Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Billsby Paul Sonne in Politics and Government, Income Tax, Income Inequality, Embargoes and Sanctions, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Defense and Military Forces, Corporate Taxes, Taxation, Central Bank of Russia, Putin, Vladimir V, Moscow (Russia), Russia, Ukraine on April 27, 2024 at 9:07 am
Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.
- Paris, Despite Terrorism Scars, Prepares an Olympic Opening Without Wallsby Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic in Paris Olympics 2024, Security and Warning Systems, Terrorism, Paris (France) on April 27, 2024 at 9:05 am
The opening ceremony for this summer’s Paris Games will be held outside a stadium — an Olympics first. Making it safe is complicated.
- At F.C. Porto, a Toxic Presidential Race Feels Typical for 2024by Rory Smith in Soccer, Porto (Soccer Team), Portugal, Liverpool (Soccer Team), Hayes, Emma (1976- ), Chelsea (Soccer Team) on April 27, 2024 at 8:37 am
A powerful incumbent and a popular rival highlight an election that has already featured fights, arrests and accusations of intimidation.
- Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Railways and Vows to Slow Arrival of U.S. Aidby Maria Varenikova in Civilian Casualties, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Stoltenberg, Jens, Shoigu, Sergei K, Ukraine on April 27, 2024 at 8:36 am
The attacks killed at least six civilians and injured dozens of others, the Ukrainian military and local officials said.
- Why Gaza Protests on U.S. College Campuses Have Become So Contagiousby Amanda Taub in internal-sub-only-nl, Colleges and Universities, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Anti-Semitism, Defense and Military Forces, School Discipline (Students), Police, Columbia University, Harvard University, Shafik, Nemat on April 27, 2024 at 1:53 am
Experts say the partisan political context in Washington is a driver behind the spread of protests at American universities even as overseas campuses have stayed relatively calm.
- King Charles to Resume Public Duties Amid Cancer Treatmentby Mark Landler in Royal Families, Palaces and Castles, Jams and Jellies, Buckingham Palace, Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, Charles III, King of the United Kingdom, Markle, Meghan, William, Prince of Wales, Great Britain on April 26, 2024 at 6:16 pm
The king’s cancer treatment will continue but doctors are “pleased with the progress made so far,” a palace spokesman said.
- At the Louvre, the Olympics Are More French Than You Might Thinkby Emily LaBarge in Louvre Museum, Greek Civilization, Athletics and Sports, Olympic Games, Estanguet, Tony (1978- ), France, de Coubertin, Pierre on April 26, 2024 at 5:46 pm
The Games were revived from an ancient Greek spectacle, but an exhibition timed for the Paris Olympics argues that France’s fascination with the ancient world played an outsized role.
- In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survivalby Natalia Yermak and Brendan Hoffman in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Ukraine, Defense and Military Forces, Draft and Recruitment (Military), Deaths (Fatalities), Funerals and Memorials, Russia on April 26, 2024 at 5:17 pm
As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.
- A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured Historyby Steven Erlanger in Writing and Writers, Cold War Era, Man Booker Prize, Erpenbeck, Jenny, East Germany, Berlin (Germany) on April 26, 2024 at 4:53 pm
Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.
- Treasures From the Titanic Are Up for Auction, Exciting Collectorsby Derrick Bryson Taylor in Titanic (Ship), Memorabilia and Souvenirs, Collectors and Collections, Auctions, Shipwrecks (Historic), Haas, Charles I, England on April 26, 2024 at 3:07 pm
Numerous artifacts from the Titanic, including a violin case, are up for auction this weekend in England. Collectors are ready to pounce.
- Friday Briefingby Daniel E. Slotnik on April 26, 2024 at 1:33 pm
The Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.
- Ukraine Is Denying Consular Services to Men Outside the Countryby Maria Varenikova in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Defense and Military Forces, Politics and Government, Draft and Recruitment (Military), Men and Boys, Kuleba, Dmytro, Ukraine on April 26, 2024 at 9:04 am
New guidance carries a clear message to men abroad who may be avoiding the draft: You don’t get the benefit of state services if you don’t join the fight.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Considers Resignation Amid Wife’s Investigationby Jason Horowitz and Rachel Chaundler in Politics and Government, Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- ), Spain, Popular Party (Spain), Media, Courts and the Judiciary, Corruption (Institutional) on April 25, 2024 at 11:40 pm
Despite insisting that allegations of influence peddling against his wife are false, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is considering stepping down, bewildering Spain.
- Far-Right Greek Party Is Banned From E.U. Parliament Electionsby Niki Kitsantonis in Politics and Government, Decisions and Verdicts, Neo Nazi Groups, Elections, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), European Parliament, Golden Dawn (Greece), Kasidiaris, Ilias P, Europe, Greece on April 25, 2024 at 10:05 pm
The Supreme Court in Greece found that Spartans had “offered their party as a cloak” for the former spokesman of the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.
- Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Touristsby Elisabetta Povoledo in Venice (Italy), Travel and Vacations, Canals, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Historic Buildings and Sites, Italy, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on April 25, 2024 at 9:40 pm
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.
- Ukraine Could Use Long-Range ATACMS to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, U.S. Saysby Helene Cooper in Missiles and Missile Defense Systems, Ukraine, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Defense and Military Forces, Defense Department, United States International Relations, United States Politics and Government, Biden, Joseph R Jr on April 25, 2024 at 7:40 pm
The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.
- Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88by Adam Nossiter in Abramowitz, Sheppie, Deaths (Obituaries), International Rescue Committee, Abramowitz, Morton I, United States International Relations, Refugees and Displaced Persons, War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Foreign Aid, Humanitarian Aid, Cambodia, Vietnam, Kosovo, Turkey, Thailand on April 25, 2024 at 6:43 pm
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.
World – Europe – BBC News
- Teenager describes chaos at launch of Channel deaths boaton April 27, 2024 at 3:54 pm
Marcus, 16, says he fled a life as a child soldier in South Sudan and hopes to study in the UK.
- Tourist fined for approaching walrus in Norwayon April 27, 2024 at 10:44 am
The man went near the animal on an ice floe near the world's northernmost settlement in Svalbard.
- Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraineon April 27, 2024 at 8:27 am
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.
- BBC returns to beach where five migrants diedon April 27, 2024 at 12:55 am
Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.
- BBC returns to beach where five migrants diedon April 27, 2024 at 12:55 am
Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.
- Hungary opens up to Chinese tech despite protestson April 26, 2024 at 11:23 pm
Hungary is attempting to be a world power in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, despite locals' reservations.
- Two UK men charged with helping Russian intelligenceon April 26, 2024 at 5:31 pm
It comes after a Ukraine-linked business in London was targeted in a suspected arson attack.
- Vomiting bug infects 800 at German spring festivalon April 26, 2024 at 3:29 pm
They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last weekend.
- Tate sexual assault trial to go ahead in Romaniaon April 26, 2024 at 3:14 pm
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.
- Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraineon April 26, 2024 at 3:07 pm
The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
- Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macronon April 25, 2024 at 2:51 pm
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.
- Prosecutors ask for halt to case against Spain PM's wifeon April 25, 2024 at 1:07 pm
Pedro Sánchez is deciding whether to resign after a case against his wife by an anti-corruption group.
- Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?on April 25, 2024 at 12:26 pm
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.
- Windmill sails fall off Moulin Rougeon April 25, 2024 at 10:45 am
The cause of the sails' collapse from the roof of the world famous cabaret club is not yet clear.
- Russia or EU? Controversial bill draws Georgians on to streetson April 25, 2024 at 12:40 am
Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
- The Italian film which beat Barbie at the box officeon April 25, 2024 at 12:05 am
Director Paola Cortellesi on the cry for change in Italy's chart-topping There's Still Tomorrow.
- What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraineon April 24, 2024 at 8:35 pm
After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
- BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depotson April 24, 2024 at 6:09 pm
The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.
- BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depotson April 24, 2024 at 6:09 pm
The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.
- 'Business as usual' for Channel crossings despite migrant deathson April 24, 2024 at 6:02 pm
Prospective migrants trying to reach the UK from France say smuggling operations are continuing after Tuesday's tragedy.
World – Europe – BBC News
- Teenager describes chaos at launch of Channel deaths boaton April 27, 2024 at 3:54 pm
Marcus, 16, says he fled a life as a child soldier in South Sudan and hopes to study in the UK.
- Tourist fined for approaching walrus in Norwayon April 27, 2024 at 10:44 am
The man went near the animal on an ice floe near the world's northernmost settlement in Svalbard.
- Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraineon April 27, 2024 at 8:27 am
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.
- BBC returns to beach where five migrants diedon April 27, 2024 at 12:55 am
Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.
- BBC returns to beach where five migrants diedon April 27, 2024 at 12:55 am
Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.
- Hungary opens up to Chinese tech despite protestson April 26, 2024 at 11:23 pm
Hungary is attempting to be a world power in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, despite locals' reservations.
- Two UK men charged with helping Russian intelligenceon April 26, 2024 at 5:31 pm
It comes after a Ukraine-linked business in London was targeted in a suspected arson attack.
- Vomiting bug infects 800 at German spring festivalon April 26, 2024 at 3:29 pm
They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last weekend.
- Tate sexual assault trial to go ahead in Romaniaon April 26, 2024 at 3:14 pm
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother deny allegations of rape and human trafficking.
- Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraineon April 26, 2024 at 3:07 pm
The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
- Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macronon April 25, 2024 at 2:51 pm
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.
- Prosecutors ask for halt to case against Spain PM's wifeon April 25, 2024 at 1:07 pm
Pedro Sánchez is deciding whether to resign after a case against his wife by an anti-corruption group.
- Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?on April 25, 2024 at 12:26 pm
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.
- Windmill sails fall off Moulin Rougeon April 25, 2024 at 10:45 am
The cause of the sails' collapse from the roof of the world famous cabaret club is not yet clear.
- Russia or EU? Controversial bill draws Georgians on to streetson April 25, 2024 at 12:40 am
Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
- The Italian film which beat Barbie at the box officeon April 25, 2024 at 12:05 am
Director Paola Cortellesi on the cry for change in Italy's chart-topping There's Still Tomorrow.
- What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraineon April 24, 2024 at 8:35 pm
After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
- BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depotson April 24, 2024 at 6:09 pm
The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.
- BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depotson April 24, 2024 at 6:09 pm
The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.
- 'Business as usual' for Channel crossings despite migrant deathson April 24, 2024 at 6:02 pm
Prospective migrants trying to reach the UK from France say smuggling operations are continuing after Tuesday's tragedy.
World – Europe – The Guardian
- A room of her own: Mona Lisa could be moved, says Louvreby Agence France-Presse in Paris in Mona Lisa, Art and design, Culture, France, Paris, Europe, World news, Leonardo da Vinci on April 27, 2024 at 2:31 pm
New room would give thousands of daily visitors better experience, says museum presidentThe Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum’s president said.Such a move would give visitors, many […]
- The prince, the plotters and the would-be putsch: Germany to try far-right coup gangby Kate Connolly in Berlin in Germany, The far right, Europe, World news, Olaf Scholz on April 27, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Ex-soldier, conspiracy theorist, astrologer and anti-vaxxer among the first of 27 people on trial for trying to violently topple the German government – led by Heinrich XIII Prince ReussOne of the largest legal proceedings in German history is due […]
- Four Vietnamese nationals arrested in London over people smugglingby PA Media in England, France, UK news, Europe, Vietnam, Asia Pacific, World news on April 27, 2024 at 9:47 am
Joint UK-French investigation alleges group advertised small-boat crossings of Channel on social mediaFour Vietnamese nationals have been arrested in London after an investigation into alleged people smugglers advertising small-boat crossings of the […]
- Ukraine war briefing: Hospitals in Kyiv evacuated over fears of Russian strikesby Guardian staff and agencies in Ukraine, Russia, Europe, World news on April 27, 2024 at 6:42 am
Evacuations come after comments by head of Belarus KGB, who said buildings hosted military personnel. What we know on day 794See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
- Polish border ‘pushbacks’ back in spotlight after pregnant woman’s ordealby Shaun Walker in Warsaw in Poland, Belarus, Donald Tusk, Migration, Refugees, Europe, World news on April 27, 2024 at 6:28 am
Activists say little has changed in treatment of migrants and refugees under Donald Tusk’s new governmentThe case of a woman from Eritrea who was forced to give birth alone in the forested border area between Poland and Belarus has raised […]
- Italian towns split over moves to end honorary citizenship of Mussoliniby Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo in Benito Mussolini, Italy, Second world war, The far right, Brothers of Italy, Europe, World news on April 27, 2024 at 6:27 am
Ustica stripped local recognition for fascist dictator in law snaring all those deceased, but debate continues elsewhereA simple vote last Friday was enough to strip Walt Disney of his honorary citizenship of Ustica, as the tiny Sicilian island of […]
- A celebrity politician has been jailed for rape. Will Czech women be listened to now? | Apolena Rychlíková and Jakub Zelenka|by Apolena Rychlíková and Jakub Zelenka in Czech Republic, Rape and sexual assault, #MeToo movement, Society, Law, Europe, World news on April 27, 2024 at 6:00 am
We helped bring Dominik Feri to justice. His trial should have rattled a complacent political establishmentHe was spoken of as an extraordinary talent. A rising star with a million followers on Instagram, who made politics relevant for younger […]
- Elite force bucks trend of Ukrainian losses on eastern frontby Dan Sabbagh in Lyman. Photographs by Julia Kochetova in Ukraine, Europe, World news, Russia on April 27, 2024 at 4:00 am
The Azov brigade, which leaders say has a culture of ‘mutual respect’, is tasked with repelling relentless Russian attacks as the invaders make most of artillery mismatchFifteen miles east of the garrison town of Lyman, a desperate fight has […]
- US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine as part of fresh $6bn aid packageby Guardian staff and agencies in Ukraine, Russia, US news, Europe on April 27, 2024 at 1:52 am
US defence secretary announces aid as Zelenskiy pleads with west for more Patriot systems to defend Ukrainian citiesThe US will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defence systems as part of a massive $6bn additional aid […]
- Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial can proceed, Romanian court rulesby Nadeem Badshah in Andrew Tate, Romania, Europe, World news on April 26, 2024 at 4:59 pm
‘Misogynist influencer’ was indicted in June along with his brother and two Romanian female suspectsAndrew Tate’s trial on human trafficking charges can proceed, a Romanian court has ruled, 10 months after he was first indicted.The […]
- Like Germany’s president, I love a good kebab. Cosying up to autocrats like Erdoğan, less so | Fatma Aydemirby Fatma Aydemir in Germany, Europe, Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, World news on April 26, 2024 at 11:30 am
Germany’s complicity with Turkey’s repressive regime worries me more than its döner diplomacy“Nazis eat döner kebabs in secret,” must be one of the dumbest slogans I have seen at German protests against the far right. Yes, the popularity […]
- Portugal commemorates the Carnation Revolution – in picturesby Guy Lane in Portugal, Europe, World news on April 26, 2024 at 6:00 am
Thousands in Lisbon celebrated the 50th anniversary on Thursday of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, which toppled the longest fascist dictatorship in Europe and ushered in democracy. The almost bloodless revolution was conducted by a group of […]
- High-minded, progressive and literate, Laurent Cantet made a trio of brilliant films | Peter Bradshawby Peter Bradshaw in Film, Laurent Cantet, Culture, France, Europe, World news on April 25, 2024 at 5:27 pm
In Human Resources, Time Out and The Class, the Palme d’Or-winning film-maker – who has died aged 63 – addressed French and European society at all levelsLaurent Cantet was a classic product of the French cinema industry: a deeply intelligent, […]
- That sinking feeling: why long-suffering Venice is quite right to make tourists pay | Simon Jenkinsby Simon Jenkins in Venice, Conservation, Heritage, Heritage, Italy, Travel, Europe on April 25, 2024 at 4:30 pm
The overcrowded city is leading the way with a tax on day trippers. Surely other great European destinations should follow suitVenice has had enough. It is sinking beneath the twin assaults of tourism and the sea and believes the answer lies in […]
- 'It will change nothing': Venice residents protest against tourism entrance fee – videoin Venice, World news, Italy, Europe on April 25, 2024 at 3:08 pm
Authorities in Venice have been accused of transforming the famous lagoon city into a 'theme park' as a long-mooted entrance fee for day trippers comes into force. Venice is the first major city in the world to enact such a scheme. The €5 (£4.30) […]
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- Russia launches fresh missile barrage across Ukraine – but Kyiv fights back with dronesby Chris Stevenson in Europe, World on April 27, 2024 at 5:34 pm
The airstrikes by Moscow are the fourth large-scale aerial assault targeting Ukraine’s power system in recent weeks
- US intelligence believes Putin probably didn’t order his rival Navalny’s killing, report claimsby Arpan Rai in Europe, World on April 27, 2024 at 2:07 pm
The CIA and other agencies don’t, however, ‘dispute Putin’s culpability’ for the opposition leader’s death
- As Charles announces a return to public-facing duties, a look at recent events involving the royalsby Danica Kirka in Europe, World on April 27, 2024 at 1:42 pm
King Charles III is on the comeback trail
- Russian court places Forbes journalist under house arrestby Arpan Rai in Europe, World on April 27, 2024 at 9:42 am
Journalist had shared a social media post in 2022 about Russia’s suspected war crimes in the Ukrainian city of Bucha
- Russia files hundreds of drone patents as ‘global arms race’ ramps upby Alexander Butler in Europe, World on April 26, 2024 at 8:29 am
China, Russia and the US are among the top five countries developing the technology, new figures show
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