Europe

Europe

Sixteen-year-old arrested over Bavaria school attack, police say

Police said people should avoid the area following the incident in Schongau, a town just north of the Alps of some 12,000 inhabitants.

08/07/2026

Europe

Exclusive: EU to revise crypto rules in 2027 amid Trump's push

The European Union is set to revise its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to cover non-EU issuers and broaden its scope, as US President Donald Trump's support for stablecoins prompts new regulatory questions.

08/07/2026

Europe

Family of last woman executed in UK wins posthumous pardon

A mother of two children, Ellis' execution in 1955 provoked an outcry and helped swing public opinion against the death penalty.

08/07/2026

Europe

Farage's political rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election

The shock announcement that he was stepping down came as Farage is the subject of a parliamentary probe over the non-disclosure of a €5.8 million donation from a Thailand-based crypto-currency billionaire.

08/07/2026

Europe

EU faces tougher gas storage refill task as winter looms

EU gas storage was only 28 percent full at the start of the summer injection season, but energy regulators are confident in the system's resilience thanks to regasification capacity.

08/07/2026

Business

Premier League clubs' financial losses surged over 600% in a season

English top-flight football clubs saw their combined pre-tax losses balloon from £135 million (€158mn) to £948 million (€1.1bn) in the 2024/25 season, even as their revenues climbed to a record high.

08/07/2026

Europe

EU narrows ban on Russian combatants to appease France and Italy

A narrowed-down version of the ban on Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who fought directly, landed on the table of EU ambassadors meeting on Wednesday after France and Italy pushed back on the measure.

08/07/2026

Europe

Norway police says 28 arrested in international child porn sting

Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) said the men had used the cryptocurrency Monero to pay for access to several forums on the dark web.

08/07/2026

Europe

Eight EU countries oppose opening next accession cluster for Serbia

In a major blow to Belgrade’s bid to join the European Union, EU ambassadors who gathered in Brussels on Wednesday failed to find unanimity on Serbia's path toward joining the bloc.

08/07/2026

Travel News

ETIAS: Will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed?

According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027.

08/07/2026

Sport

UK and Norway leaders don national team shirts ahead of World Cup clash

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Støre, held a bilateral meeting ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara wearing their national team shirts. Both leaders backed their teams ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami.

08/07/2026

Europe

Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules

Apple brought the action in an attempt to overturn the EU designating it a "gatekeeper", which requires it to open its App Store and iPhone operating system to greater competition from rival apps and services.

08/07/2026

Markets

Oil jumps as Trump declares Iran ceasefire over, European stocks slide

Crude oil prices rose more than 6% to a two-week high after US President Donald Trump declared the interim accord to end the war with Iran "over", while fresh US military strikes renewed concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

08/07/2026

The Cube

Fake videos exploit Germany's East-West divide before key elections

Researchers say a coordinated influence campaign they suspect to be linked to Moscow is impersonating German media to exploit East-West divisions ahead of Germany's September state elections.

08/07/2026

Europe

Seven people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine ahead of NATO talks

Russia has hit the Ukrainian capital with several large deadly attacks over the last week, killing more than 50 this month in a spate of ballistic missile and drone strikes.

08/07/2026

Moments

This ultra-exclusive solar eclipse trip can be yours… for €200,000

Meliá Hotels International’s travel package to the Balearic Islands for August’s total solar eclipse is so exclusive that it's only available for one booking at each of its two hotels. The package includes flights on a private jet, a stay in a presidential suite, and a viewing experience at sea.

08/07/2026

No Comment

Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit

NATO leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy arrive in Ankara for a state dinner hosted by Erdogan ahead of key summit talks in Turkey.

08/07/2026

Europe in Motion

Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?

Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent?

08/07/2026

Europe

NATO leaders to meet after Trump restates Greenland claim

Trump dashed hopes of a two-day summit by telling reporters the US should "control" Greenland. The Danish prime minister hit back, calling on the US to "respect Danish sovereignty".

08/07/2026

Europe

'Greenland is not for sale' Denmark's Frederiksen reminds Trump

The renewed dispute comes months after Donald Trump revived his long-standing ambition for the United States to acquire Greenland, a proposal repeatedly rejected by Denmark and Greenland's leaders.

08/07/2026

Culture news

Nymphs and Nereids: Mount Olympus hosts annual polytheism festival

Mount Olympus is a sight to behold each summer as torchlight processions, symbolic ceremonies and theatrical performances bring communities together in a shared celebration of ancient Greek mythology.

08/07/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Something is rotten in the state of Turkey

In today's newsletter: US President Donald Trump revives his annexationist rhetoric of the arctic island of Greenland, ambassadors in Brussels bristle over what to do about Serbia, and a letter about FIFA is making waves in the European Parliament.

08/07/2026

European Union

Which European countries have the cleanest swimming waters and why?

Every summer, millions of Europeans head to beaches, lakes, and rivers. New data shows most of this water is safe, but not everywhere. Where are Europe's cleanest waters? Watch the video.

08/07/2026

Travel News

UK’s first live-action historical show park to open in July

The new attraction, Kynren – The Storied Lands, tells stories from England’s history both real and fictional across shows and immersive experiences.

08/07/2026

Europe Today

Le Pen to run for French president as Trump revives Greenland row

Marine Le Pen has announced she will be the far-right National Rally’s French presidential candidate after an appeals court yesterday cleared the way for her to run next year. In Turkey, NATO leaders meet for their second day of talks after Trump has reignited confrontation over Greenland.

08/07/2026

Earth News

Belgium accused of human rights breach for not tackling PFAS

Environmental NGO ClientEarth argue Belgian authorities have not acted despite knowing about high levels for years.

08/07/2026