The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.
An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Today's Special Report is anchored by Mared Gwyn and features correspondents Maria Tadeo and Shona Murray, alongside top interview guests, for a deep dive into one of the most consequential political decisions in modern European history: Brexit and the United Kingdom's
An accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies.
UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition.
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Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished.
Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests.
The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023.
Spain's State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) reported that Monday and Tuesday were the warmest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.
Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, reported that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.
Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.
The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments.
From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.
The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc's foreign policy machinery faces increasing pressure.
Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true.
Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.
Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.
Brent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as investors continued to price out the geopolitical risk premium that had driven energy markets higher during the conflict.
Portugal is pushing vocational training, backed by nearly €1.5bn in EU funding, to prepare 55% of its secondary school students for in-demand jobs.
Kolsai Lakes National Park ranks among Kazakhstan’s top ecotourism destinations, attracting visitors with its pristine lakes, alpine landscapes and well-preserved ecosystems.
From roaming wildlife to luxury hidden retreats, Nairobi is a destination on every traveller's bucket list. But what is it about Kenya that makes it so unique?
Evo Morales speaks out from hiding in the Chapare jungle as Bolivia enters its seventh week of fuel, food and medicine shortages.
The France head coach has returned to France to attend his mother’s funeral. He is set to return to Boston on Saturday, the day after the French team's game against Norway.
The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India.
Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have made record profits this year, and now Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed tech giant Meta to build their own.
With soaring temperatures in Europe taking a toll on human health, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to “prioritise investment in climate-resilient health systems.”
Belgium joins the list of European countries on alert due to extreme temperatures as record-high heatwaves hit the continent.
European officials and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum highlighted regulatory stability, project preparation and cross-border connectivity as essential conditions for future investment.
Summer starts with millions of tourists by the sea, but climate change is spreading Vibrio “flesh-eating” bacteria, forcing beach closures in Spain and alarming authorities, especially in the Mediterranean.
If you love the bright orange beverage but don’t love the price tag attached to it in many bars, here’s where you should be heading.
A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with voters.
Greece's top court ruled the EPPO lacked legal standing to challenge a domestic decision to limit prosecutors' terms to two years instead of five.
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola — a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the virus. This is the first Ebola case to have been confirmed in Europe.
Munich Brewers’ Day 2026 brings processions, ceremony and beer celebrations to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, honouring the city’s brewing guild tradition.
A new free tool allows artists to decide whether or not to give the green light for their image to be used by artificial intelligence.
From passport validity rules and healthcare cover to new EU border checks and visa requirements, many British travellers are still unsure what Brexit means for their European holidays.
The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.
Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up.
The Franco-German manufacturer behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, KNDS, has officially announced its plans for an IPO, listing shares in Paris and Frankfurt within weeks, capitalising on Europe's race to rebuild its military capacity.
Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming months.
As banks in the Gulf explore new AI tools, the focus is increasingly shifting from what the technology can do to how it can be used responsibly.
Temperatures of 40 to 45C are forecast in France on Wednesday 24 June, wildfire alerts are in force in the centre and 68,000 homes in Finistère are without power.
One of the most interesting use cases for the supercomputer is that it is key to developing models used in artificial intelligence (AI).
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The EU's landmark MiCA crypto rules take full effect on 1 July. Yet by May, fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus registered crypto firms had secured the licence needed to keep serving European clients.
The member states are historically more dependent on fossil fuels than other EU countries, and have benefited since 2021 from special funding to cope with the accelerating shift to renewable energy sources.
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
