Germany urges US to keep Europe at the negotiating table ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
German foreign minister stresses that any settlement of Russia's war on Ukraine must involve Europe, as G7 ministers gather in Paris.
5d ago
Europe
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World
G7 ministers meet in Paris to gauge US election impact on Iran, Ukraine and Europe
Foreign ministers gather to discuss how recent US midterm results may reshape policies toward Tehran, Kyiv and the continent, with a focus on Ukraine's energy security.
5d ago
World
Hackers tamper with French blood‑storage freezers amid wider European attacks
French Blood Establishment reports temperature spikes in blood freezers caused by unknown hackers, but staff prevented any loss of supplies.
5 Nov 2026
World
European governments grapple with rising youth protests amid security focus
Al Jazeera reports protests across at least eight countries intensify as authorities prioritize order over underlying social demands.
4 Nov 2026
World
Youth-Led Demonstrations Mobilize 320,000 Across France Over Living Costs
Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters marched nationwide on Saturday, with authorities deploying tens of thousands of police amid heightened security concerns.
1 Nov 2026
World
France sees over 320,000 protestors as cost‑of‑living unrest spreads across Europe
Mass rallies in France, including a 70,000‑strong march in Paris, were met with police tear‑gas, while similar demonstrations erupted in Albania, Germany and Italy.
1 Nov 2026
World
Spain train crash leaves 50 dead and driver still unaccounted for
A collision between two trains in Catalonia killed at least 50 people, while rescue crews search for the missing driver.
28 Oct 2026
World
French police vehicle rams crowd, leaving several protesters injured
Police in France used a car to charge a demonstration, dragging and knocking down participants, Times of India reports.
26 Oct 2026
India
European unrest spikes as French police detain nearly 1,000 demonstrators
French authorities report a surge in violent protests, with tear gas and mass arrests echoing unrest across several EU nations.
25 Oct 2026
World
Over 1,300 Detained After Nationwide Demonstrations Sweep France
Mass rallies against pension reforms led to more than a thousand arrests across French cities, with spill‑over protests in several European capitals.
25 Oct 2026
World
Thousands march across Europe as soldiers secure Milan’s city centre
Protests erupted Saturday in major European capitals, with Italian troops deployed in Milan amid the continent‑wide unrest.
25 Oct 2026
India
Masked crowds loot stores in France and Spain, over 1,100 arrested
Police detained more than a thousand people as rioters smashed shop windows and clashed with officers across major cities in France and Spain.
25 Oct 2026
World
Berlin and Moscow engage in uncommon diplomatic dialogue as Europe‑Russia strain deepens
German and Russian foreign ministers met in a rare encounter, with Russia’s Lavrov rejecting German pleas to de‑escalate tensions with the West.
27 Sept 2026
World
Portugal clinches narrow 1-0 win over Wales to start Nations League defence
João Félix's solitary strike secured Portugal's opening victory as Cristiano Ronaldo saw a chance ruled out.
24 Sept 2026
World
Knife attack at Polish abbey leaves one dead and four injured
A 31‑year‑old Ukrainian assailant stabbed a priest and worshippers in a historic abbey near the border, prompting condemnation from Kyiv.
24 Sept 2026
UK
Scotland's drug mortality climbs, keeping it Europe's deadliest rate
New data show a rise in drug‑related deaths in Scotland, leaving the nation at the top of Europe’s fatality rankings.
23 Sept 2026
India
Trump endorses new India‑Middle East‑Europe trade link, urges bypass of Iranian checkpoints
The former US president praised a proposed corridor linking India with the Gulf and Europe, calling for routes that avoid Iran’s control points.
23 Sept 2026
World
Lithuanian leader says nation ready to resist Russia while planning civilian evacuations
Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė told BBC Newsnight that Lithuania feels under constant threat from Moscow but will fight back and has evacuation schemes ready.
22 Sept 2026
World
Macron warns of rising Russian hybrid threats to European infrastructure
French president says Paris will step up protection of critical sites as Moscow’s covert attacks intensify across the continent.
18 Sept 2026
World
Kosovo ex-leader Hashim Thaci awaits sentencing in war crimes case
International prosecutors seek a 45‑year term for the former president and three senior commanders.
16 Sept 2026
World
Early exit polls put Sweden's centre-left coalition ahead in election
Exit polls indicate the centre-left opposition bloc is leading with just over half the vote as Swedes head to the polls.
13 Sept 2026
World
How the post‑9/11 security agenda boosted Europe's far‑right
Twenty‑five years after the attacks, analysts say the war on terror has given extremist parties new legitimacy and electoral clout across the continent.
12 Sept 2026
World
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim Attends European Democracy Forum in Secret Trip
Her low‑key arrival, disclosed only after landing, highlights the island’s diplomatic tightrope amid mounting pressure from Beijing.
11 Sept 2026
World
European Far‑Right Parties Strengthen Ties with Moscow Amid Ukraine Conflict
Al Jazeera reports a surge in far‑right influence across Europe, raising concerns over deeper divisions on the Ukraine war and Russian relations.
10 Sept 2026
World
Rescue teams pull 78 migrants, newborn among them, from Mediterranean waters
Rescue vessels saved at least 78 people, including a newborn baby, after a distress call in the central Mediterranean, Al Jazeera reports.
9 Sept 2026
Business
Google commits $15.1 billion to AI infrastructure in Finland
The tech giant's biggest single European outlay aims to turn Finland into a major AI hub.
9 Sept 2026
Technology
French AI lab Mistral clinches €3 billion Series D, underscoring sovereign AI boom
The Series D round, led by Samsung and European investors, valued the startup at €21 billion and highlights growing interest in state‑backed artificial intelligence.
8 Sept 2026
Business
Samsung heads $24 billion valuation funding round for Europe's AI leader Mistral
French startup Mistral AI secured a multi‑billion dollar round led by Samsung, lifting its valuation to $24 billion as it pushes open‑weight models against rivals like OpenAI.
8 Sept 2026
World
AfD Secures Victory in Crucial German State, Raising Prospects of National Power
The right‑wing Alternative for Germany wins a pivotal state election, a development that could set the stage for a broader surge by 2029, Al Jazeera reports.
7 Sept 2026
India
India accounts for six‑tenths of Europe’s diesel imports in August
India supplied about 60% of the diesel Europe received in August, while shipments from Russia and the United States fell sharply, according to a Times of India report.
6 Sept 2026
World
AfD Poised for Potential First Far‑Right State Government in Saxony‑Anhalt
The September 6 vote could deliver Germany's first far‑right administration at a state level since World War II, according to Al Jazeera.
6 Sept 2026
World
Mass demonstrations erupt in Spain over handling of Ceuta migrant influx
Thousands took to the streets in cities from Madrid to Barcelona, demanding a new approach to the surge of arrivals at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
3 Sept 2026
Business
U.S. official says Russia will see no sanctions relief until Ukraine conflict ends, Europe tightens isolation at G20
At the G20 summit, Washington signals openness to dialogue while Europe pushes for continued pressure on Moscow until the war stops.
1 Sept 2026
Business
Rising French Bond Yields Echo 2008 Crisis Amid Fiscal Stalemate
France's sovereign bond yields climb to their highest level in 18 years as debt load and political deadlock raise investor concerns.
31 Aug 2026
World
Iceland conducts EU membership referendum amid tight vote count
Icelandic voters are deciding on EU accession, with results expected to be extremely close as ballot counting continues through the night.
30 Aug 2026
World
Norway's Long‑Serving Monarch King Harald V Passes Away at 89
The 89‑year‑old head of state, Europe’s longest‑reigning monarch, died on August 29, prompting a period of national mourning and succession preparations.
29 Aug 2026
World
Europe faces unprecedented drought as heat saps rivers and farms
Extreme temperatures are pushing water levels to historic lows and threatening harvests across the continent.
28 Aug 2026
Business
Europe’s gas inventories plunge to historic lows, winter prices may breach €100
Record‑low storage levels and Middle East LNG disruptions heighten the chance of sharp price spikes across Europe this winter.
27 Aug 2026
India
Europe’s heatwave death toll exceeds 35,000 as fatalities climb
A sweeping heatwave across Europe has claimed more than 35,000 lives, with officials warning the figure will continue to rise.
25 Aug 2026
World
Norway’s King Harald continues hospital stay for bloodstream infection
The monarch is receiving antibiotics as his condition is monitored, the palace says.
24 Aug 2026
