U.S. aimed to send envoys to Brazil to question its electoral system - sources
Healthy again, Gabby Thomas explains why she's skipping US nationals — and loving it
Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities
LeBron James and Bryce Harper were teenage sensations. Both signed in Philly. Can they win a title?
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Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
Ukraine has launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, according to the city's mayor
July 20, 2026Europe
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the country's
July 20, 2026
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ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
Euro zone firms expect selling prices to rise more moderately and see a slowdown in wage growth, an ECB survey showed on Monday, adding to evidence that a recent energy-
July 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian strikes kill 28 people in Ukraine's Odesa region in July, governor says
Russian strikes have killed 28 people in Ukraine's southern Odesa region in July, the regional governor said on Monday.
July 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology
Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer
July 20, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military
July 20, 2026
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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors
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July 20, 2026
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European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost
European chemical companies are expected to report second-quarter results reflecting temporary support from Middle East conflict-related
July 20, 2026
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized
France has commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a mass arrest of Jews by French police in 1942
July 19, 2026
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
July 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about
July 20, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown
Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1
July 20, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the
July 20, 2026
Americas|Europe|Opinion|Sports|World
Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever
Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever
July 20, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World
July 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says
Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole
Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship
Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship
July 20, 2026
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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race
Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro at the end to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out
Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish
July 19, 2026
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people
July 19, 2026
Business|Europe|Sports|World
Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances
July 19, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack
Russia battered Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war, killing at least one person
July 19, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel
Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock
Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock
July 19, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he may now potentially have an opportunity for changes to his cabinet, a statement coming after the resignation of a top
July 19, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to
July 19, 2026
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week
July 19, 2026
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities in Miami
July 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|World
Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,
July 19, 2026
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Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States after British authorities issued 38 new charges against the
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals
July 19, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
Sam Burns has a great chance to win a major he never planned on playing
July 19, 2026
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Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown
Tommy Fleetwood has been dreaming of winning the British Open since he was a child sneaking onto Royal Birkdale
July 19, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment passed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar's ruling Tisza party that ends his term as
July 18, 2026
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McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to 'hold the tournament hostage' at British Open
Rory McIlroy has saved one of his best shots at the British Open for Bryson DeChambeau
July 18, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli has beaten a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying and boost his Formula 1 title charge
July 18, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
Authorities say the largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history has destroyed over 100 homes
July 18, 2026
Europe|Health|Political|World
Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
Jens Spahn, a senior member of Germany's ruling conservatives, resigned on Saturday after having a baby born to a surrogate mother in the United States, a move at odds with
July 18, 2026
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Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party
Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party
July 18, 2026
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Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
July 18, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran
July 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot
Waves of Ukrainian drone attacks killed seven warehouse workers and injured dozens more, while another attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in the wider capital region,
July 18, 2026
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Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
July 18, 2026
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Germany upgrades security stance to 'high threat level', interior minister tells paper
Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous "abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's
July 18, 2026
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Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
July 18, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open
Scottie Scheffler put on a tee-to-green clinic in his second round at the British Open and he thinks it bodes well for his chances of keeping hold of the shiny claret jug
July 18, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took steps to repair a rift with key ally Poland over his decision in May to name a Ukrainian army unit in honour of World War Two fighters
July 18, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief
Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's removal of a popular
July 17, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub
July 17, 2026
Europe|Sports|US|World
Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion
July 18, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final
July 18, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht
A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S.
July 17, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire
More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue
July 17, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
Former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on Friday sought to appeal against his convictions for historic child sex offences, his lawyer said.
July 17, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position
Adieu Didier
July 17, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr
The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr
July 17, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid has edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers
Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.
July 17, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies aged 81
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for playing the determined mother of disabled artist Christy Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot"
July 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy
The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and counter intense economic competition from
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and unsuccessfully tried to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year’s parliamentary race
July 17, 2026
Business|Europe|World
Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence
Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation
July 17, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress and ‘Home Alone’ Pigeon Lady, dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress and ‘Home Alone’ Pigeon Lady, dies at 81
July 17, 2026
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale
July 17, 2026
Australia|Europe|Sports|World
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator. One person was killed
Danish police say that a police officer and two other people have been shot including the suspected perpetrator
July 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week
July 17, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World
Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three
Russia attacked two Ukrainian Black Sea port cities on Friday, killing three people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow intensifies pressure on Ukraine's key trade routes.
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says
The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as
July 17, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Hungary channels water to protect UNESCO bird haven amid drought
Hungarian authorities have been channeling water into a vast area within the country's Hortobagy National
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian courts target two outspoken critics of war in Ukraine
Russian authorities have detained a blogger who criticised President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine and fined an anti-war politician, as Moscow sends a
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions
Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.
July 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British
July 17, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel
Eric Cole was checking flights home from the British Open. Then he shot 64 at Birkdale
Eric Cole had everything go wrong at the British Open and started looking at early flights home to Florida
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
Ukraine is navigating a leadership shake-up amid its ongoing war with Russia
July 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|World
Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even
July 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples
Poland's president vetoed two bills on Friday that would have introduced "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, dealing a blow to same-sex couples in one of
July 17, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports
Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets again on Thursday, with oil prices back at the top of the worry list for policymakers.
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Truckmaker Volvo's second-quarter profit rises, North America orders jump
Swedish truckmaker Volvo Group reported on Friday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit and said order intake in North America more than doubled after years of sluggish
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders
Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second quarter on Friday as booming demand
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister
Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer
July 17, 2026
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
To air or not to air
July 17, 2026
Business|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World
US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window
U.S. aviation safety investigators have taken over the investigation into what caused a window to dislodge on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
ICC staffer repeats misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan in TV interview
A junior lawyer at the International Criminal Court on Thursday repeated her allegations that prosecutor Karim Khan had non-consensual sexual contact with her, in a CNN
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 13, officials say
Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian areas in towns and cities, many on the front line of the more than four-year-old war, killed at least 13 people on Thursday, local
July 17, 2026
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops
July 17, 2026
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Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
So much focus was on the new Royal Birkdale
July 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Italy over extradition row in killing of former PM Moro
Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Italy on Thursday over Rome's long-running demand to extradite a former Red Brigades militant convicted for his role in the 1978
July 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Interview|MidEast|World
Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations
Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations
July 17, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Franco-German defence cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet
France and Germany will discuss deepening cooperation on nuclear deterrence, missile defence, long-range strike capabilities and
July 16, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Guterres to travel to Cyprus to advance peace efforts, UN says
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to divided Cyprus at the end of July to discuss peacebuilding efforts between the Greek and Turkish
July 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says
Latvia has increased security around a hydroelectric dam upstream from its capital Riga and at a huge underground gas storage facility due to intelligence
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant
Uber agreed on Thursday to buy Germany's Delivery Hero at an equity value of $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets across Ukraine to protest the dismissal of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov
July 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|World
The ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
An Italian court has convicted the former CEO of Italy's main highway operator and 31 others in the Genoa Morandi bridge collapse in 2018
July 16, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|US
'Sorry, Mum': Cigarette smoker Dan Brown lights up British Open with another strong first round
Dan Brown is lighting it up again at the British Open
July 16, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead
Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line
July 16, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Ousted defence minister lays bare rift at heart of Ukraine's war effort
An extraordinary outburst by outgoing Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov laid bare a rift at the heart of Ukraine's war effort on
July 16, 2026
Europe|World
Zelenskiy taps new defence chief in bid to quell political crisis
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy moved to extinguish a political crisis on Thursday sparked by his dismissal of a reformist defence
July 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud
Armenia has seized control of a cement company owned by an arrested opposition leader, state media said on Thursday, as critics accuse Prime Minister Nikol
July 16, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Technology|World
No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says
Alphabet unit Google is not immune from liability for videos uploaded to YouTube by commercial partners, Europe's top court said on Thursday, a ruling
July 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands
July 16, 2026
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch movie ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival
Danny Boyle’s new film about Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb is set to open the Venice International Film Festival
July 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Italy's coalition seeks pardon for jeweller who killed robbers
Italy's ruling parties on Thursday called for a presidential pardon for a 72-year-old jeweller who killed two robbers after a raid on his shop, saying any
July 16, 2026
Business|Environment|Europe|World
France's Macron pledges to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating fire
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to replant the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Thursday after wildfires scorched at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare
July 16, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
British Open: Baldwin hits 'terrifying' opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years
July 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Spanish PM's wife will face jury trial over embezzlement charges, court rules
The wife of Spain's prime minister will stand trial before a jury on charges of influence peddling and embezzlement, a court ruled on Thursday, in a further setback for the
July 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Former Italian motorway boss among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge tragedy
The former head of Italian motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday for his role in a disaster that
July 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Council of Europe warns five EU states of rights risks in return hub plans
Europe's leading human rights watchdog urged five EU nations on Thursday to fully protect the rights under international law of rejected asylum seekers they aim to deport
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German state minister says higher tariffs could boost Chinese interest in VW plant
The European Union should consider raising tariffs on cars made in China to increase pressure on Chinese automakers to partner with European manufacturers such as
July 16, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine parliament approves energy executive Koretskyi as new PM
Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday to appoint energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister, the third since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.
July 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
France flags 2027 budget squeeze as defence and debt costs surge
France's government plans to sharply restrain most public spending growth in 2027 as rising defence outlays and borrowing costs consume an increasing share of the budget,
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB to hold rates now but energy price resurgence points to September hike: Reuters poll
The European Central Bank will hold interest rates on July 23 but will hike for the second time this year in September as a renewed energy price surge
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive
BMW has appointed Dorothea von Boxberg as its new board member for human resources, the German carmaker said in a statement on Thursday, outlining her experience in "
July 16, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes
Alphabet's Google will have to help OpenAI and other AI rivals as well as online search engine competitors access its services to comply with EU rules
July 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance
Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies
The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity
The U.K. government has nationalized British Steel to protect the nation’s steelmaking capacity
July 16, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Who is Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov, the dismissed defence minister?
The sacking of Ukraine's popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, only six months after his appointment, prompted rare wartime protests in cities across the country on
July 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
EU's top court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists
A disputed Spanish law granting an amnesty to those involved in Catalonia's separatist drive does not violate European Union rules, the bloc's top court
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer
European stocks posted slim gains for the third straight session on Thursday, as caution over the Middle East war kept
July 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World
Russia and Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea, wheat prices jump
Ukraine and Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Thursday on vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, stepping up hostilities in a zone vital for grain
July 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Poland charges Ukrainian with vandalising war memorials to stir ethnic tensions
Poland has charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian man with inciting ethnic tensions by desecrating memorials to Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War Two, the
July 16, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Italy's parliament backs Meloni's contested electoral reform
Italy's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a highly contested government plan to overhaul the electoral law, a move opponents denounced as an
July 16, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase
Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings is in the final stages of talks to take a stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group, the Nikkei business daily reported
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Who is Ukraine's new prime minister, Sergii Koretskyi?
Ukraine's parliament approved top energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister, the third wartime head of the government appointed in a wider
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM
For Britain's next prime minister, Andy Burnham, a sprawling car park in the centre of a former cotton-manufacturing town in
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Sodexo bets on North America to drive growth recovery
French food caterer Sodexo said on Thursday it expects faster revenue growth from 2027 as it seeks to revive performance through stronger
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Azerbaijan at 'real peace' with Armenia but wants it to change constitution
Azerbaijan and Armenia are at "real peace" and rebuilding trade links after decades of conflict, a senior Azerbaijani official told Reuters,
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout
As renewed conflict in the Gulf drives up oil prices, airline investors and industry executives see mounting signs
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK economy claws back some growth as Burnham prepares to take power
Britain's economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile
July 16, 2026
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push
Airbus said on Thursday it had signed a multi-year agreement with Iliad-owned Scaleway to provide cloud infrastructure for sensitive
July 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say
Russian ballistic missiles struck at least two districts in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering fires and killing two people, officials said.
July 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say
Airbus is in talks to sell more of its A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas, with an announcement possible as early as next week's Farnborough Airshow,
July 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina
England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals
July 16, 2026
Europe|Health|World
France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication
July 15, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company as Ukraine's new prime minister on Wednesday and lawmakers said he planned to
July 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia
Potential tariffs in a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia drew concern from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who said it
July 16, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports
Uber is set to take over Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German food delivery company at about €12.5 billion ($14.34 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
July 16, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years
July 15, 2026
Europe|Health|Political|World
French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US
New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention
New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention
July 16, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia
Serbia will send Ukraine more humanitarian aid but did not sign up to a regional call for continued security support for the country and more pressure on Russia,
July 15, 2026
Africa|Crime|Europe|World
A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing
Authorities say a boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead
July 15, 2026
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam
July 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate
July 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Rome on Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli
July 15, 2026
Europe|Interview|Sports
Marcus Plunkett finds golf again in the Army. The West Point alum is now in the British Open
Marcus Plunkett decided to attend West Point instead of pursuing golf scholarships knowing it was a big commitment
July 15, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel
A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg
Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
July 15, 2026
Europe|Health|Science|World
Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
The European Union’s top official has signed an agreement to move forward on joint weapons production deal with Ukraine
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder
Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine's allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks
Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level, its deputy economy minister,
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World
Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom
The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has joined forces with four other trade groups to urge EU antitrust regulators to suspend
July 15, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine's new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the future of the
July 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in
July 15, 2026
Europe|Interview|Sports|World
England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win
World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round
July 15, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily
July 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader
Keir Starmer has answered questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time before leaving the British prime minister's office next week
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland
July 15, 2026
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World
EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake
The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says
Top computer chip equipment maker ASML said its capacity expansion plans in 2027 and 2028 unveiled on Wednesday along with second-quarter earnings take into account
July 15, 2026
Election|Europe|World
Turkey's ousted opposition leader says preparing for possible new party
Turkey's ousted main opposition CHP leader said on Wednesday that preparations are under way for the possible establishment of a new political party, but any formal step
July 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says
Information from NATO member nations, including Lithuania and Latvia, shows that Russia has made various attempts to conduct sabotage, Latvian president Edgars Rinkevics
July 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World
European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast
JPMorgan expands EMEA corporate banking business in latest push on regional rivals
JPMorgan has launched an expansion of its corporate banking business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it seeks to grow income and claim market
July 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power
Britain must maintain its budget discipline, tackle high pension spending and address soaring energy prices to speed up its economy, the OECD said on
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure
Lithuania has intelligence that Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure, and security around energy and transport sites will be tightened as a precaution, President
July 15, 2026
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo
G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty
Cartier-owner Richemont's sales beat boosts luxury sector as jewellery shines
Cartier brand owner Richemont gave a boost to the broader luxury sector on Wednesday after the Swiss-based group comfortably beat sales forecasts for its
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine stepped up their battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes on Wednesday, with Moscow killing three people in an attack on the Ukrainian port
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act
The European Central Bank currently sees no second-round effects from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, but is paying close attention to indirect price effects from the
July 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel
Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time
Plump, juicy and fragrant, Taiwanese mangoes have long been a top draw for foodies, but traditionally those wanting to experience them have
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Health|World
Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident
Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a Ryanair flight last week when a loud
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.
July 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 340 Ukrainian drones had been dispatched to the area surrounding the capital over a 24-hour period and most had been downed by anti-aircraft units
July 15, 2026
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology
Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds
Motorists' misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France
Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France
July 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest national honour, by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in recognition of his
July 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Europe|Technology
Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha
Fender, the U.S. maker of the iconic Stratocaster electric guitar played by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, has widened its legal
July 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as two arrested
One of the people arrested on suspicion of having started the fire in a historic forest near Paris was a volunteer firefighter who confessed on Tuesday, French media said,
July 14, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are chasing a second claret jug at the British Open but not a boost to their legacy
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war
Senate Democrats have blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran
July 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Several dead in fire at Brussels construction site, authorities say
Several people have died in a fire at a construction site in Brussels on Tuesday, with a search for six missing persons ongoing, local authorities said.
July 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him?
For Ukraine and its supporters, the sudden death of U.S.
July 14, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature
Switzerland's Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Google's removal of a feature that allows mobile phone users to opt out of using
July 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian anti-war politician says Kremlin is bent on stopping his election run
An anti-war Russian politician who wants to run for parliament has accused the authorities of trying to sabotage his campaign, after he was designated a "foreign agent" and
July 14, 2026
Europe|World
Russia says there can't be security guarantees for Ukraine without its involvement
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there could be no security guarantees for Ukraine without Russia's involvement, responding to a statement by German Chancellor Friedrich
July 14, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology
Stellantis' Alfa Romeo plans launch of new mid-sized SUV by end 2027
Stellantis' premium brand Alfa Romeo will launch the first of its planned new models by the end of next year, the automaker's head for Europe, Emanuele Cappellano, said on
July 14, 2026
Education|Europe|Political|World
Schools become battleground as Germany's far-right AfD eyes regional election
A woodwork teacher in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt has triggered a dispute over political expression in the
July 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
UK approval for China's mega embassy in London challenged in court by locals
Britain's approval for China to build a vast embassy in London was challenged in court on Tuesday, as a group of local residents argue that officials failed to consider the
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BP sees boost from energy prices in second quarter but flags $1 billion impairment
BP expects stronger oil and gas prices, robust oil trading and higher refining margins to lift second-quarter
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war
Russia on Tuesday accused Ukraine of terrorism over its escalating attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov, a route that handles about a quarter of its grain exports.
July 14, 2026
Europe|Science|Technology|World
German media regulator says Google's AI Overviews subject to German media law
Germany's media regulator said on Tuesday that Google's AI Overviews and Perplexity AI are subject to the country's media laws, stepping up scrutiny of AI-generated content
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine to buy Rafale jets, air defence systems under France deal
Ukraine will use a European loan facility to buy next-generation Franco-Italian air defence systems and French Rafale fighter jets for the first time, while also securing
July 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day
Some 500 soldiers from the "Coalition of the Willing" backing Ukraine marched down Paris' Champs-Elysees on Tuesday in the annual Bastille Day parade, in what
July 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's prime minister steps down; Zelenskiy's critics see little point
Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation on Tuesday of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after just a year in office, despite complaints from lawmakers that
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Delivery Hero confirms negotiations on possible acquisition by Uber
Delivery Hero confirmed on Tuesday that advanced negotiations were taking place with Uber Technologies on a takeover of the German food delivery company.
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber over potential takeover offer
Delivery Hero said on Tuesday it was in advanced negotiations with Uber Technologies regarding a potential takeover offer, confirming earlier media reports that the U.S. ride-
July 14, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|World
1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fires near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims
Hundreds of firefighters are battling two blazes in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris
July 14, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political
UK police say former politician and TV personality Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’
British counterterror police say former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack
July 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Killings of three British politicians in a decade shine light on febrile political mood
Killings of three British politicians in a decade shine light on febrile political mood
July 14, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Everything you need to know about the first World Cup semifinal: Spain vs. France
Everything you need to know about the first World Cup semifinal: Spain vs. France
July 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to boost its air defenses
Ukraine’s air force says its air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles launched by Russia in overnight attacks
July 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Peace in Ukraine unlikely to be reached soon, Polish PM says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday it seemed very unlikely that peace in Ukraine would be reached soon and he expected Russia to extend the conflict at least
July 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Fed in the spotlight as Warsh faces Congress
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Asian markets are crumbling and Brent Crude is bubbling around $85 per barrel as U.S.
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets
Watches of Switzerland sees robust US demand, signs of UK recovery
Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland said on Tuesday that strong U.S. demand had carried into its new financial year, while the UK market showed encouraging signs of improvement,
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German retailers warn of worsening business conditions as costs rise
German retailers are facing worsening business conditions as rising energy, labour and purchasing costs squeeze profits while sales remain weak, the
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares rise as cool US inflation data curbs some rate hike fears
European shares ended higher on Tuesday, as a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation reading tempered some bets on a U.S.
July 14, 2026
Europe|World
It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations
Four countries are taking significant steps toward joining the European Union
July 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges
ASML, the biggest supplier of equipment used to manufacture AI chips, reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday looking to justify its
July 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine and allies set up coalition to tackle Russia ballistic missile threat
Ukraine and key Western allies on Monday announced an air-defence coalition that would include jointly developing a new anti-ballistic
July 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World
Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe
A wildfire tore through a historic forest near Paris on Monday, forcing highway closures and mobilising water-bombing aircraft, while
July 13, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Is Mbappé too good for France?
Is Mbappé too good for France?
July 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine to produce French missiles, orders war planes, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-made cruise missiles, precision guided bombs and air defence interceptor missiles
July 14, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports
Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale looking for the magic that made him a British Open champion
Perhaps even more astonishing than the way Jordan Spieth won the British Open at Royal Birkdale is what followed
July 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to remove Orbán-era president
Hungary's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment aimed at removing the president, seen as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
July 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery
A senior European Union official says the EU has coordinated efforts to raise $1 billion in aid pledges for rebuilding Gaza
July 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community and bans Revolutionary Guard
The U.K. government says a proxy group backed by Iran is responsible for recent arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain
July 13, 2026
Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Europe|World
Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin released after detention, faces court on Friday
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday he had been released from
July 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine awaits new government after prime minister's shock dismissal
Ukrainian lawmakers were getting ready to vote on another government this week after the president dismissed his prime minister in a move he
July 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
JPMorgan's Dimon questioned on whether he lobbied UK government on Epstein's advice
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has received a letter from Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren about whether he lobbied the UK government against a tax on bankers'
July 13, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|World
Spain identifies nine victims of deadly wildfire
Nine victims of one of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record have been identified, authorities said on Monday, as forensic teams
July 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian PM Svyrydenko has submitted resignation, parliament speaker says
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has submitted her resignation to parliament, the chamber's speaker said on Monday.
July 13, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
Former Spanish leader is criticized for comments about France's World Cup team
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing backlash for comments about France's World Cup team ahead of their semifinal match
July 13, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World
Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules
A judge has ruled that a Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims
July 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime
The European Union on Monday broadened sanctions against Russia to include individuals and entities responsible for cybercrime and human rights violations, naming popular social
July 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic
July 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Volkswagen CEO flags 50,000 extra job cuts to staff as costs squeezed
(Corrects story to delete extraneous word "boost" in the first paragraph.)
July 13, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|World
Firefighter saves man trapped on third floor of burning Lawrence home: "He had smoke coming out all around him"
Firefighter saves man trapped on third floor of burning Lawrence home: "He had smoke coming out all around him"
July 13, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean earns the final spot in British Open
Joe Dean is the last man into the British Open
July 13, 2026
Americas|Education|Europe|Travel|World
Portuguese tall ship Sagres brings hundreds of letters to students
Portuguese tall ship Sagres brings hundreds of letters to students
July 13, 2026