After bruising local election losses, Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a renewed push for closer ties with the European Union — but Brussels worries that his political weakness could stall or derail any meaningful post-Brexit reset.
The European Commission has cleared Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi following an investigation into an alleged spying network in Brussels that targeted EU staff.
Thirty monumental works by Henry Moore have been placed across London's Kew Gardens, creating a dialogue between art and nature.
The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion.
The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility.
The Pontiff is on a pastoral visit to Campania, where he relaunched the call for peace that had marked the first words of his papacy. "The disarming and disarming peace" of a year ago in St Peter's Square became a prayer: "May God enlighten those who have responsibility for
Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from President Donald Trump.
Potato-linked financial contracts have risen over 700% in a few weeks, despite a current oversupply in Europe, due to speculative trading surrounding the volatile environment caused by the Iran war.
Doctored images and videos of unrelated protests have circulated online after a deadly car attack in Leipzig, falsely suggesting the suspect was linked to Antifa or the AfD.
As fuel prices soar amid the Middle East crisis, Brussels warns airlines they cannot retroactively hike ticket prices — and says costly kerosene alone is no excuse for dodging passenger compensation.
AI-driven robots already pack, pick and sort items at e-commerce warehouses as humans would do — only faster, more efficiently and more accurately. Developers claim to work to minimise the social impact of a revolution they consider to be ’unstoppable’.
A new gallery at Paris’s Musée d’Orsay is putting Nazi-era looted and displaced artworks on public display, including pieces with incomplete or disputed ownership histories.
Mount Dukono erupted in North Halmahera, Indonesia, sending a massive ash cloud 10 kilometres into the sky. Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 remain missing. Rescue teams are searching for 20 people affected near the volcano, officials said.
Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. But this time, even Russia’s former allies are staying away, leaving the Kremlin alone in its much scaled-down celebration.
Potential jet fuel shortages due to the war in Iran could force a shift in fuel types, raising operational and safety risks across airlines and airports.
The hostage takers and at least one captive were believed to be holed up inside the bank's vault, the Bild newspaper reported.
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise in the Atlantic has raised questions about the health risks at sea.
Bears rescued from captivity in Armenia are recovering at a wildlife refuge after being kept in poor conditions as status symbols.
Europeans are taking credit for the growing signs of strain in the Russian economy. Does that mean sanctions are working? It's complicated.
South African authorities shot the animal and hoisted it from a river in order to recover the man's remains. The identity of the man, a Portuguese businessman, was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Instagram is ending end-to-end encrypted chats amid child safety concerns, but what does the change actually mean for your DMs?
A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028.
The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike.
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
Passengers aboard the hantavirus-affected ship report on life on board, describing conditions during the ongoing situation.
Commerzbank wants to cut a further 3,000 jobs and at the same time significantly increase its profit targets. The reorganisation is the bank's response to the takeover ambitions of the major Italian bank UniCredit.
The high-profile case exposed how ex-police superintendent Bill Yuen and Peter Wai conducted "shadow policing" operations on British soil targeting Hong Kong dissidents.
A Malta-flagged tanker, carrying one million barrels of crude oil, has successfully reached the western coast of South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April.
People across Australia held candlelight vigils to remember a 5-year-old girl whose death has shocked the nation.
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With the arrival of hot weather and the increased risk of fires, more than 700 operatives from six European countries took part in an exercise in Viseu that simulated a large rural fire.
As Poland and Lithuania prepare to finalise nearly €50 billion in defence loans on Friday – just one day before Russia’s controversial Victory Day parade – the EU’s defence chief said the timing is symbolic. But despite the show of resolve, he warned Europe is still not moving
Desperate to communicate with the outside world, Iranians are increasingly travelling to the border with Iraq, where Iraqi SIM cards and impromptu hotspots became a hot commodity, they told Euronews.
The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or
Disarming Hezbollah will require a lot of "will, courage and decision" from Lebanon. A difficult mission, as the country has "no state" and the Lebanese are "paying the price" of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, MP Nadim Gemayel said in an interview on Euronews'
Radiation levels at the site were within "normal limits," authorities reported, adding that firefighters were working to contain the blaze.
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Decorated catacomb saints at Bavaria's former Banz monastery continue to attract visitors centuries after arriving from Rome.
Batteries are vital to using electricity from solar and wind efficiently. Battery capacities vary widely across European countries, with several planning significant expansion in their pipelines.
Across decades of groundbreaking documentaries, Sir David Attenborough has brought the beauty and fragility of life on Earth into homes around the world. Today he turns 100.
Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria.
From the ice-cold treatment from an age-old ally to continued threats from Russia and economic concerns over China, Europe is having a hard time. Is this turmoil uniting or dividing the bloc? What steps can it take to defend itself? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these
Known as Vincenzius, Valerius, Benedictus, and Felix Benedictus, these catacomb saints were brought to the Bavarian town of Bad Staffelstein from Rome during the late 17th and 18th centuries. The remains are believed to be those of early Christian martyrs.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week highlighted the dangers of sophisticated AI-generated deepfakes. At the same time, the EU is moving to outlaw “nudification” apps and strengthen protections.
Sir David Attenborough has been highlighting environmental issues for more than seven decades, but have we listened to his advice?
Water purity varies across Europe, with Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic having some of the most polluted groundwater on the continent.
Education City students in Qatar turned war-time alerts and evacuations into a story of resilience, keeping studies online and now celebrating graduation.
The votes are widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was elected less than two years ago.
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has questioned why people drink at this early hour, but Wetherspoon owner Tim Martin has hit back against a proposed two pint limit at airports.