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Can the EU stop smoking by taxing cigarettes? Take our poll

The EU is proposing sharp tax increases on cigarettes and, for the first time, EU-wide minimum excise duties on vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches. This follows a review that found current tobacco laws are no longer keeping pace with the rapidly evolving nicotine market.

17/08/2026

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Calls for UK public inquiry into 'hounding' of ex-Cambridge academic

Following the news of his death on Friday, which police are not treating as suspicious, his family and friends have denounced "a campaign of sustained abuse" since his 2023 appointment as a professor at Cambridge University.

17/08/2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A new 'Insidious' movie brings demonic entities into the real world, while 90s rockers Weezer return to soundtrack the last of our lazy summer days. Here's what to look out for this week.

17/08/2026

Earth News

Olive trees can live for 4,000 years: What's their secret?

How Portugal's University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro works out the age of hundreds of ancient olive trees.

17/08/2026

Destinations

Revealed: The best European cities for a workcation

A new ranking has revealed which European cities are best suited to working remotely, comparing everything from internet speeds and coworking spaces to accommodation, attractions, coffee and beer prices.

17/08/2026

Sport

Ronaldo tells fashion magazine this year could be his last as player

The Portuguese legend has scored 976 goals for club and country in a senior career that has lasted more than 20 years.

16/08/2026

Culture news

Thieves steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum

The thieves stole three of the five surviving panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated to 1473, as well as the double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in Pietà.

16/08/2026

Culture news

A race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius

Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of racing, costumes, barking contests and plenty of fluffy fun.

16/08/2026

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Kyiv launches large attack on Russian military and energy facilities

Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant.

16/08/2026

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Fires rage in Europe as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history

The fire in eastern Belgium doubled in size over 24 hours by Sunday morning. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated on Saturday, with three helicopters and two water-bombing aircraft arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

16/08/2026

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Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius

Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.

16/08/2026

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Police apologise after Al-Fayed sex abuse complainant identity breach

Email addresses of 143 people who say they were abused by the now deceased Harrods owner were visible to other recipients due to a 'human error'.

16/08/2026

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At least 12 people killed in Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary

The driver was detained and media quoted police as saying he had fallen asleep at the wheel when the bus crashed.

16/08/2026

Earth News

‘Win-win’: How income-boosting solar shades saved my hop harvest

No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?

16/08/2026

Destinations

Why you should visit Andorra – even if you don’t ski

The highest capital city on the continent, Andorra la Vella boasts historic buildings, impressive sculptures and the largest thermal spa in southern Europe.

16/08/2026

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Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village

A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals.

15/08/2026

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Deceased Cambridge academic's family decries 'campaign of harassment'

The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements.

15/08/2026

Europe News

Wildfires devastate Europe as thousands forced to flee homes

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations.

15/08/2026

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Ukraine strikes rocket and space centre in Russia's Samara

Additional strikes were carried out on Savasleyka air base - which Ukraine said housed aircraft used for missile attacks - and an oil facility in Ust-Luga, per Zelenskyy.

15/08/2026

United Kingdom

UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'Islamic republic of Britain'

Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons."

15/08/2026

Climate

Austria’s most famous gorge has been bled dry by 2026's weather

Heatwaves and lack of winter snow and summer rain have dried up the waterfalls in the Bärenschützklamm.

15/08/2026

Residences

From St. Moritz to Ischgl: Europe's 10 best ski hotels for 2026

If you consider the hotel to be just as important as the slopes, these are the stays you should be booking this winter season.

15/08/2026

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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village

The village of Konotopie is home to tallest Virgin Mary statue in the whole of Europe.

15/08/2026

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EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc

The EU already dialled back the scope of the environmental and human rights supply chain standards laws under pressure from businesses, but the US said that did not go far enough.

14/08/2026

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Jason Arday found dead at home after Cambridge plagiarism scandal

Arday made headlines when the university appointed him as its youngest black professor in 2023 but he since faced snowballing claims he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis.

14/08/2026

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Russia admits new petrol shortages amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes

Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian army.

14/08/2026