Europe

Europe: millions of people witness a total eclipse of the sun

14 Aug 2026
A total solar eclipse has crossed parts of Europe for the first time in nearly thirty years, drawing millions of spectators from Greenland and Iceland to Spain. The eclipse’s path of totality initially…

Europe: record low levels of water in major rivers

14 Aug 2026
Record-low river levels have been reported across parts of Europe as prolonged heatwaves and drought continue to affect major waterways. The Rhine reached unprecedented lows at Cologne and Lobith, while extremely low levels…

Germany: drone with explosives found near Ukraine jet

07 Aug 2026
German authorities are investigating after a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The incident prompted the temporary closure of both runways while bomb…

Spain: EU responds to government’s handling of Ceuta migrant influx

07 Aug 2026
EU interior ministers have expressed solidarity with Spain after an unprecedented migrant influx into Ceuta, where about 72,000 people crossed from Morocco within two days, many by swimming across perilous waters. Spanish authorities…

Zelenskyy and Trump hold closed-door White House talks on war in Ukraine

31 Jul 2026
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met privately at the White House as Ukraine sought renewed military and diplomatic support in its war with Russia. Although no formal statement was…

Germany: Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIL

31 Jul 2026
German investigators say they have uncovered evidence suggesting the fatal attack at Berlin Pride was inspired by the Islamic State (ISIL). Prosecutors report that a video found on the suspect’s mobile phone appears…

Ukraine: protests after Zelensky dismisses popular defence minister

23 Jul 2026
Volodymyr Zelensky’s sudden decision to replace popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has prompted debate about the country’s wartime leadership and military strategy. Fedorov, appointed in January, was widely credited with advancing technological innovation,…

Germany: minister resigns after fathering a son via a US surrogate mother

23 Jul 2026
Jens Spahn has resigned as parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Union after criticism surrounding the birth of his son through a surrogate in the USA. Surrogacy is prohibited under German law, although…

Mallorca: local protests against overtourism

16 Jul 2026
Growing opposition to mass tourism has prompted fresh protests on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where campaigners fear new planning rules could lead to increased development along protected coastal areas. Thousands of demonstrators…

Gibraltar: removal of border controls a welcome change

16 Jul 2026
Residents on both sides of the Gibraltar–Spain frontier are welcoming the planned removal of border controls, ending more than a century of physical separation. The agreement, negotiated by the UK and the EU…
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