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World – Europe – CNN

Germany
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
Russia
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
Ukraine
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
It was just after dawn on June 6, 1944.
May 16, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund director.
Princess Catherine Fast Facts
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 am
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton.
March 25 Moscow concert hall attack
on June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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 June 4, 2026 at 11:43 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

Why France is uneasy about German rearmament
on June 3, 2026 at 5:31 pm
Germany could become the benchmark military power in Europe
Ukraine is now Europe’s war. Survival can’t be the only aim
on June 1, 2026 at 2:39 pm
America’s disengagement means it is now the old continent’s conflict to manage
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
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
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
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

World – Europe – New York Times

Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up
by Megan Specia and Paulo Nunes Dos Santos in International Relations, Defense and Military Forces, Oceans and Seas, Europe, Ireland, Irish Sea on June 4, 2026 at 10:34 am
As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.
Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
by Amelia Nierenberg and Ségolène Le Stradic in Books and Literature, Deaths (Obituaries), Writing and Writers, Satrapi, Marjane, France, Iran, Persepolis (Book) on June 4, 2026 at 9:58 am
Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work helped millions relate to Iranians.
Travelers Bound for the U.K. Hit a Roadblock: Electronic Authorization System Is Down
by Christine Chung in Computer Network Outages, Delays (Transportation), Travel and Vacations, Airlines and Airplanes, Railroads, Great Britain, Boats and Boating on June 4, 2026 at 9:14 am
Some visitors from the U.S., Canada and most European countries can’t get an electronic travel authorization and are being turned away from planes, trains and boats.
A Chance to Shop the Paris Opera’s Jewel-Encrusted Closet
by Roslyn Sulcas in Costumes, Classical Music, Dancing, Opera Bastille, Palais Garnier, Paris Opera, Paris (France), Dialogues des Carmelites (Opera), Onegin (Ballet), Samson and Delilah (Opera) on June 4, 2026 at 9:02 am
Vintage ball gowns, potbellied fat suits and diaphanous tunics were among the offerings when the Paris Opera held a public sale of opera and ballet costumes.
Four Immigrant Workers Burned to Death in Italy
by Ephrat Livni and Josephine de La Bruyère in Italy, Migrant Labor (Agriculture), Immigration and Emigration, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Calabria (Italy), Foreign Workers, Agriculture and Farming, Gangs, Meloni, Giorgia (1977- ) on June 3, 2026 at 8:19 pm
The immigrants had been working as fruit pickers in southern Italy, the authorities said, apparently as part of a system of criminal labor trafficking.
Unusual Greenpeace Lawsuit May Proceed, Dutch Court Says
by Karen Zraick in Suits and Litigation (Civil), Pipelines, Global Warming, Environment, Energy Transfer Partners LP, Greenpeace, Amsterdam (Netherlands), North Dakota on June 3, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Greenpeace International is arguing under Dutch law that an American pipeline company, Energy Transfer, sought to silence it with a costly lawsuit in North Dakota.
Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62
by Stephen Castle in Espionage and Intelligence Services, Politics and Government, Deaths (Obituaries), British Secret Intelligence Service, Younger, Alex, England, Europe, Great Britain on June 3, 2026 at 6:29 pm
As director of the espionage agency from 2014 to 2020, he confronted a range of threats, including international terrorism and an emboldened Russia.
Ukraine’s Daily Moment of Silence
by Maria Varenikova, Coleman Lowndes, Rebecca Suner and Joey Sendaydiego in internal-open-access-from-nl on June 3, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Every day at 9 a.m., Ukrainians observe a minute of silence to honor people killed during the Russia-Ukraine war. Our reporter, Maria Varenikova, who has covered the hostilities since 2014, takes us to her hometown to experience this moment.
Protests in UK Over Henry Nowak Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm
by Megan Specia in Nowak, Henry (2007-25), Digwa, Vickrum, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Police, Farage, Nigel (1964- ), Southampton (England), Attacks on Police, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Race and Ethnicity, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, internal-open-access-from-nl on June 3, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Eleven officers were wounded in clashes with demonstrators after right-wing politicians and commentators accused the police of anti-white bias.
Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event
by Ivan Nechepurenko and Andrew E. Kramer in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Drones (Pilotless Planes), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Zelensky, Volodymyr, Putin, Vladimir V, St Petersburg (Russia), internal-open-access-from-nl on June 3, 2026 at 4:04 pm
As an annual economic conference was set to begin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had targeted a navy base and an oil terminal in the region that includes Russia’s second-largest city.
In Portugal, Visitors are Flocking to Lisbon’s Food and Art Scenes
by Alexander Lobrano and Gonçalo Fonseca in Travel and Vacations, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Art, Bars and Nightclubs, Architecture, Museums, Restaurants, Lisbon (Portugal) on June 3, 2026 at 3:47 pm
The Portuguese capital is booming with an influx of artists, retirees and visitors drawn to an exciting, affordable culinary scene and an inclusive culture.
Navy Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Britain
by Lynsey Chutel in England, Great Britain, Helicopters, Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters on June 3, 2026 at 2:49 pm
The helicopter was on a training exercise when it crashed in a field in southwestern England.
Artists Threaten to Sue Venice Biennale for Including Them in Awards
by Alex Marshall in Art, Venice Biennale, Awards, Decorations and Honors, International Criminal Court, Katchadourian, Nina (1968- ) on June 3, 2026 at 12:27 pm
The artists want their names removed from a public vote to decide the best artist and pavilion, awards that are usually decided by a jury of experts.
Murder of Henry Nowak, Who Was Handcuffed by Police While Dying, Fuels Outrage in UK
by Megan Specia in Nowak, Henry (2007-25), Digwa, Vickrum, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Reform UK (British Political Party), Farage, Nigel (1964- ), Mahmood, Shabana (1980- ), England, Great Britain, internal-open-access-from-nl, Police, Politics and Government, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Southampton (England) on June 3, 2026 at 3:13 am
The authorities in Britain are investigating police officers who handcuffed a student, Henry Nowak, while he was dying, in a case that been increasingly politicized.
Protests Grow in Albania Over Kushner-Linked Project
by Amelia Nierenberg in internal-open-access-from-nl, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Luxury Goods and Services, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Conservation of Resources, Foreign Investments, Travel and Vacations, Nepotism, Land Use Policies, Democracy (Theory and Philosophy), Politics and Government, United States Politics and Government, Kushner, Jared, Trump, Donald J, Rama, Edi, Affinity Partners, Albania, Zvernec Peninsula (Albania), Tirana (Albania), Adriatic Sea on June 2, 2026 at 9:59 pm
Plans for luxury resorts on the Adriatic Sea have long worried environmentalists. The developments are now a flashpoint for broader frustrations with the government.
Bombs Raining Down on Ukraine Can’t Hide Signs of Russia’s Faltering War
by Lara Jakes in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Zelensky, Volodymyr, Putin, Vladimir V, Russia, Ukraine, International Relations, Defense and Military Forces, War and Armed Conflicts, United States International Relations, Peace Process, Deaths (Fatalities), Rubio, Marco, Trump, Donald J, internal-open-access-from-nl on June 2, 2026 at 5:07 pm
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way, with battleground losses and growing casualties. With fiercer strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.
Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Kyiv After Threatening Ukraine for a Week
by Maria Varenikova and Kim Barker in Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Defense and Military Forces, Missiles and Missile Defense Systems, Drones (Pilotless Planes), Civilian Casualties, Kyiv (Ukraine), Ukraine, Russia, internal-open-access-from-nl on June 2, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.
Was Churchill a Serious Artist? This Exhibition Says, ‘Yes.’
by Leo Sands in Art, Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Wallace Collection (London, England, Museum), London (England), Great Britain, internal-open-access-from-nl on June 2, 2026 at 10:31 am
In the first major British retrospective for over 60 years, a London museum seeks to recast the wartime leader as a painter with emotional depth.
Party Like a Swede! A Guide to Celebrating Midsummer.
by Ingrid K. Williams in Travel and Vacations, Holidays and Special Occasions, Swedish-Americans, Dancing, Folk Music, Summer (Season), Sweden, Content Type: Service, internal-open-access-from-nl on June 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
The holiday celebrates the return of light after the long, dark Nordic winter. Here’s how to take part in Sweden, or wherever you are.
Mette Frederiksen Forms New Government in Denmark
by Jeffrey Gettleman, Amelia Nierenberg and Maya Tekeli in Frederiksen, Mette, Denmark, Politics and Government, Greenland, Elections, internal-open-access-from-nl on June 1, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Mette Frederiksen may not be nearly as popular as she once was, but she remains the Danes’ most dominant leader in decades.

World – Europe – BBC News

Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea
on June 4, 2026 at 9:07 am
At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
Man City consider legal action after Haaland claim
on June 4, 2026 at 8:27 am
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.
A higher ceiling than Messi? What next for Lamine Yamal?
on June 4, 2026 at 5:27 am
Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
on June 4, 2026 at 5:12 am
Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
on June 4, 2026 at 1:02 am
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded
on June 3, 2026 at 8:34 pm
The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter crash
on June 3, 2026 at 8:01 pm
The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
Norway teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit' - court
on June 3, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
on June 3, 2026 at 11:34 am
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
on June 2, 2026 at 11:33 pm
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike
on June 2, 2026 at 7:13 pm
Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.
Two arrested after four migrant farm workers killed in Italy minivan fire
on June 2, 2026 at 6:58 pm
CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire.
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
on June 2, 2026 at 3:10 pm
An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
on June 2, 2026 at 8:06 am
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
on June 1, 2026 at 5:49 pm
When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.
Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
on June 1, 2026 at 4:54 pm
Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
on May 31, 2026 at 11:40 pm
Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
on May 31, 2026 at 8:38 pm
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
How Putin became master of the image
on May 30, 2026 at 11:17 pm
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
on May 30, 2026 at 2:09 am
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

World – Europe – BBC News

Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea
on June 4, 2026 at 9:07 am
At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
Man City consider legal action after Haaland claim
on June 4, 2026 at 8:27 am
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.
A higher ceiling than Messi? What next for Lamine Yamal?
on June 4, 2026 at 5:27 am
Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
on June 4, 2026 at 5:12 am
Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
on June 4, 2026 at 1:02 am
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded
on June 3, 2026 at 8:34 pm
The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter crash
on June 3, 2026 at 8:01 pm
The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
Norway teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit' - court
on June 3, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
on June 3, 2026 at 11:34 am
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
on June 2, 2026 at 11:33 pm
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike
on June 2, 2026 at 7:13 pm
Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.
Two arrested after four migrant farm workers killed in Italy minivan fire
on June 2, 2026 at 6:58 pm
CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire.
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
on June 2, 2026 at 3:10 pm
An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
on June 2, 2026 at 8:06 am
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
on June 1, 2026 at 5:49 pm
When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.
Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
on June 1, 2026 at 4:54 pm
Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
on May 31, 2026 at 11:40 pm
Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
on May 31, 2026 at 8:38 pm
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
How Putin became master of the image
on May 30, 2026 at 11:17 pm
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
on May 30, 2026 at 2:09 am
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

World – Europe – The Guardian

Protesters clash with police in Albania over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort – video
in Albania, Jared Kushner, Europe, Protest, US foreign policy, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, Hospitality industry, Environment, Business, Wildlife, Conservation, Birds, World news on June 4, 2026 at 9:24 am
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister 'to discuss solutions'. Footage showed police […]
UK to challenge EU over ‘devastating’ plans to almost halve tariff-free steel import quotas
by Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent in Steel industry, International trade, European Union, Tariffs, Global economy, Europe, Economics, Business, Chinese economy, World news, UK news on June 4, 2026 at 8:27 am
Business secretary to meet European counterpart on Friday as EU industry leaders worry about retaliatory measures by UKBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK business secretary, Peter Kyle, is to raise concerns about EU plans to dramatically reduce […]
A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s how
by Thomas Piketty, Lucas Chancel, Cornelia Mohren, Rowaida Moshrif, Moritz Odersky and Anmol Somanchi in Inequality, Europe, World news, Poverty, Society, Climate crisis, Global economy, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Environment, Economics on June 4, 2026 at 6:00 am
Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survivalImagine a future in which everyone enjoys high […]
Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort
by Helena Smith in Athens in Albania, Jared Kushner, Europe, Donald Trump, World news on June 4, 2026 at 4:00 am
Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are set to […]
Ukraine war briefing: Russia losing on the ground so pivots to air war, say analysts
by Warren Murray with Guardian writers and agencies in Russia, Ukraine, Europe, World news on June 4, 2026 at 1:00 am
Minimal gains on battlefield as Kyiv largely halts Moscow’s spring-summer offensive; Ukraine missile maker tests homegrown Patriot alternative. What we know on day 1,562Russia’s failure to advance on the battlefield is why it is escalating its […]
Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film featuring 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski topless
by Philip Oltermann European culture editor in Wim Wenders, Film, Culture, Germany, Europe on June 3, 2026 at 7:56 pm
German director says he recognises actor should have been better protected during filming of Wrong MoveGerman director Wim Wenders has withdrawn from circulation his 1975 film Wrong Move, because of a scene featuring a child actor topless who was 13 […]
‘Of course we will give it back’: Bayeux tapestry set for secret journey across Channel
by Kim Willsher in Paris in Bayeux tapestry, France, British Museum, Europe, History, Culture on June 3, 2026 at 6:57 pm
Operation will use specially built container to protect fragile 11th-century embroideryAs the Bayeux tapestry wends its way across the Channel in a top secret operation there will be no jolts, no bumps, no shakes or vibrations – unlike the voyage […]
EU aims to ensure foreign governments or firms cannot disrupt tech services with ‘kill switch’
by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Aisha Down in European Commission, Data protection, European Union, AI (artificial intelligence), Technology, Europe, World news, Computing, Cloud computing, Internet on June 3, 2026 at 5:04 pm
European Commission proposals aim to reduce ‘risky dependencies’ on foreign suppliers in cloud computing, AI and semiconductorsThe EU executive wants to ensure no foreign government or company has access to a “kill switch” to turn off or […]
Why is Europe still not ready for extreme heat?
by Ajit Niranjan, Europe environment correspondent in World news, Europe, Climate crisis, Extreme heat, Environment on June 3, 2026 at 2:25 pm
The first heatwaves of the season reveal how ill-prepared governments across the continent are to protect people from increasingly dangerous temperatures• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereMeteorological summer […]
‘It’s a relief … I’m irrelevant!’: Rufus Norris on life after the National Theatre
by Arifa Akbar in Theatre, Rufus Norris, Stage, National Theatre, Turkey, Arthur Miller, Culture, Europe, Es Devlin, Javier De Frutos on June 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm
He stood down as boss of the NT – and threw himself into kayaking, writing and DIY. The veteran director talks about his new start aged 60, mourning his mother – and directing Death of a Salesman in TurkishThere were several big endings for […]
What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic entirely devoid of Greeks?
by Chris Cotonou in Film, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, Culture, Matt Damon, Homer, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Greece, Books, Europe, World news on June 3, 2026 at 9:32 am
Set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, The Odyssey’s cast has been selected to ‘represent the world’. Fair enough – except that one key country seems to have gone completely unrepresented …There are the American accents, gleaming […]
David Cameron offered Boris Johnson senior cabinet role if he agreed not to push for Brexit
by Ben Quinn Political correspondent in Brexit, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Conservatives, Politics, UK news on June 3, 2026 at 9:10 am
Johnson tells BBC documentary he played tennis in early 2016 with then prime minister to discuss EU referendumDavid Cameron offered Boris Johnson a senior cabinet position in return for campaigning for the UK to remain in the EU during the 2016 […]
The EU should fast-track Ukraine’s membership of the club – it has the most to gain | Mujtaba Rahman
by Mujtaba Rahman in Ukraine, European Union, Europe, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Friedrich Merz, World news on June 3, 2026 at 4:00 am
Many EU governments oppose it, but the strategic advantages of swift admission could be immenseRussia’s war on Ukraine is now in its fifth year and a ceasefire remains elusive. The US’s attention is divided, limiting external pressure for […]
Hundreds of Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 14 people – video
in Ukraine, Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Europe, World news on June 2, 2026 at 11:24 am
Russia launched 73 missiles and 656 drones at Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force, including eight hypersonic Tsirkon missiles. The main targets were Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava and Kharkiv.The Ukrainian president, […]
Weapons are one thing, but if war breaks out, Europe’s best resource is its people | Elisabeth Braw
by Elisabeth Braw in Nato, Europe, Sweden, World news, Volunteering, Society, Poland, Weapons technology on June 2, 2026 at 4:00 am
In Scandinavia and the Baltic region, citizens are signing up to do their bit as non-combatants. Other Nato allies should take heedWars, these days, target digital infrastructure as well as military installations. The very fact that large chunks of […]

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Madeleine McCann suspect facing jail for calling prison guard ‘a son of a b****’
by Alex Croft in Europe, World on June 4, 2026 at 10:31 am
Brueckner also convicted in another case of verbal abuse of a prison guard in May 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ‘Russian Davos’ overshadowed by drone strike as air war intensifies
by Arpan Rai and James C. Reynolds in Europe, World on June 4, 2026 at 10:29 am
The head of Ukraine’s armed forces said Russia is ‘constantly changing tactics’ for UAVs, making gains in both quantity and quality
Norwegian princess leaves Australia to support seriously ill mother
by Alex Croft in Europe, World on June 4, 2026 at 10:19 am
Ingrid Alexandra’s return comes the same week a 63-year-old man in Australia was ordered by court not to contact her
Court orders man, 63, to stay away from future queen, 22, studying in Australia
by Rod McGuirk in Australasia, World on June 4, 2026 at 10:18 am
The Glebe resident told reporters as he left the Newtown Courthouse, in Sydney, that the order stemmed from a card he sent to Ingrid, who is second in line to the Norwegian throne
Trump’s ballroom chief, conspiracy theorists and Steven Seagal: The surprise US guests attending Putin’s own ‘Davos’
by Alex Croft in Europe, World on June 4, 2026 at 9:29 am
Russia’s version of the international economic forum comes after Moscow’s top finance officials reportedly urged the Kremlin to rein in defence spending. Alex Croft reports on some of the more unexpected attendees
Ukraine's drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin's economic showcase
by James Jordan and Harriet Morris in Europe, World on June 4, 2026 at 4:02 am
A massive black cloud rising above the St. Petersburg skyline from a Ukrainian drone strike set a gloomy tone for the opening of President Vladimir Putin’s annual showcase of Russia’s economic achievements
EU pushes through migration overhaul with more deportations and detention centres abroad
by Sam McNeil in Europe, World on June 3, 2026 at 6:03 pm
Critics have likened the new regulations to the immigration policies of the Trump administration
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
by Bernard McGhee in Europe, World on June 3, 2026 at 1:41 pm
He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN
Report: Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy
by David McHugh in Europe, World on June 3, 2026 at 1:03 pm
Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East that lasts into next year would deal a severe blow to the global economy
Baltic states on edge as stray Ukrainian drones cause airspace chaos and political turmoil
by Jesus Calero in Europe, World on June 3, 2026 at 11:44 am
As Ukraine steps up long-range attacks on Russian targets, some of its drones have missed their targets
Hundreds of whales slaughtered in Faroe Islands as annual cull turns sea blood red
by James C. Reynolds in Europe, World on June 3, 2026 at 11:40 am
** Warning: Graphic Content ** More than 70 British MPs have called on the UK government to push to ban the hunts