Europe

Business

Over 2.8 million Audi and Volkswagen vehicles face recall worldwide

The German carmakers are to recall the vehicles because of a potentially faulty screw connection on the steering gear.

25/09/2026

Europe

Major fire breaks out at British army barracks

The fire is believed to have started in the "Gaza Barracks," the home of the Light Dragoons light cavalry regiment. Firefighters had brought the blaze under control by early Friday morning.

25/09/2026

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France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide

Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future.

25/09/2026

World News

The drones Russia could strike Europe with from Mediterranean fleet

Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.

25/09/2026

Europe

Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France

Soaring fuel and heating oil prices are putting pressure on businesses and households in rural France, where many people rely on cars and oil heating. Bakers and a food truck owner in northern France say rising energy costs are cutting into their earnings and making everyday life harder.

25/09/2026

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Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz

Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.

25/09/2026

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says Trump has decided to grant Ukraine Patriot licence

Kyiv has been pushing for a licence to produce Patriot interceptors domestically, arguing that they are crucial to its ability to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks.

25/09/2026

Tech News

Could the EU AI Act deter 'housefishing' in European real estate?

AI-enhanced images in real estate listings are emerging across Europe. The new EU AI Act aims to help transparency.

25/09/2026

Europe

Finland and Sweden scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian aircraft

European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv's Western backers as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine drags on into its fifth year.

25/09/2026

The Cube

Old video of Greek protests shared with claims country is 'paralysed'

Footage circulating claiming widespread disruption in Greece shows a demonstration from February 2025, not current protests.

25/09/2026

Tech News

How AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s

From conversational robots to an AI-powered voice, hospitals and care homes in France are testing new technologies to support people living with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions.

25/09/2026

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Bikes removed, streets taped off as Paris welcomes Pope Leo XIV

Police clear bicycles and cordon off streets in Paris ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and his planned walk through the capital.

25/09/2026

Europe in Motion

Is Europe's renewable energy boom slowing down?

More than half of the EU's electricity comes from renewable sources; however, large gaps remain between countries.

25/09/2026

Europe

Five missing as building collapses after explosion in central Athens

Officials say an investigation has been launched into the incident to determine the cause of the blast.

25/09/2026

Economy

How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

European governments are cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and adjusting energy rules to ease the impact of record petrol and diesel prices. France, Germany and Spain are among those expanding support, while the EU faces the added risk of possible US restrictions on diesel exports.

25/09/2026

Europe Today

European FOMO while US-China summit wraps

Good morning. Angela Skujins here on Friday newsletter duties. Let’s dive in.

25/09/2026

Europe Today

Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France

Trump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes Washington summit was closely watched in Europe, as Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the first time. Also on the show: an interview with Danish minister Martin Lidegaard on the US-Denmark deal on Greenland and an update on the Ceuta migration crisis.

25/09/2026

Economy

Germany ranks last for expat tax conditions in global index

Two European countries made the top 10 in a new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad, while Germany came last. But the report also shows why low taxes alone do not always make a country an attractive place to live.

25/09/2026

Health news

Could childhood sugar intake raise the risk of adult anxiety?

Exposure to sugar in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to around the age of two and a half, increases the risk of developing anxiety in adulthood, according to a new study.

25/09/2026

Europe

Brussels presses Kyiv to speed up reforms amid budget crunch

The European Commission in sounding the alarm over Ukraine's slow pace of reforms, which is complicating access to critical financial assistance.

25/09/2026

Travel News

Which European passports are the strongest for visa-free travel?

A new ranking compares passport strength based on how many destinations European travellers can visit visa-free, with an ETA or by obtaining a visa on arrival.

25/09/2026

Europe

Pope begins first official France visit in 18 years

The Pope is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, during which he is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse, EU leaders and large crowds of worshippers.

25/09/2026

Europe

Mystery death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere: partner held, key witness in coma

Nine months after architect Josep Juanpere died in Baqueira, police have arrested his partner; the nephew who found the body is in a coma and the first autopsy showed no signs of violence.

24/09/2026

Economy

ECB speeches and interviews move markets as much as policy decisions

Markets react not only to ECB policy decisions but also to policymaker speeches and interviews, whose cumulative impact can rival formal announcements, new research finds.

24/09/2026

Europe

What counts as ‘Made in Europe’? France, Germany and Spain are divided

France wants a strict EU preference, Germany would include trading partners, while Spain is proposing a compromise as Brussels seeks to counter Chinese competition.

24/09/2026

Culture news

Want a piece of music history? These items are now up for auction

Michael Jackson’s military jacket, Freddie Mercury’s piano and Noel Gallagher’s Oasis guitar are among the music treasures going under the hammer in London.

24/09/2026