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    Topic: Europe

    Europe covers the politics, society, culture, sport and environmental developments shaping the continent and its relationship with the wider world. It includes reporting from European countries as well as stories involving regional institutions, borders and international partnerships.

    The topic matters because events in Europe often have effects beyond national boundaries, from security and trade to climate action and entertainment. Readers can follow both major cross-border developments and the local stories that reflect a changing continent.

    • Rosalía, Balletcore and Sneakerinas’ Latest Fashion Revival

      Rosalía’s recent ballet-inspired outfits are being linked to a renewed interest in balletcore fashion and “sneakerinas”, hybrid shoes combining trainer comfort with ballet-flat styling. The trend matters because it reflects a wider shift towards more practical, versatile versions of traditionally delicate fashion looks. JD Sports said Spanish Google searches for Adidas’ Taekwondo Mei rose 252%…

    • It’s official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android

      The European Commission has adopted legally binding Digital Markets Act measures requiring Google to open Android more fully to rival AI assistants and share search data with competing search providers in the EU. The rules aim to reduce Google’s advantage as an Android and search “gatekeeper”, potentially giving users more choice and helping smaller rivals…

    • Putin’s troops ‘drop booby-trapped wet wipe packs and power banks’ onto the streets of Ukraine in new ‘crime against civilians’

      Ukrainian officials have accused Russian forces of dropping booby-trapped everyday items, including wet wipe packets and portable power banks, onto streets in Ukraine, in what they describe as a deliberate attack on civilians rather than military targets. The tactic, if confirmed, marks an escalation in Russia’s alleged use of disguised explosives designed to maim or…

    • Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey & Te Kohe Tuhaka To Lead Newly Greenlit Netflix Series ‘Queenstown’ From Chloe Stearns

      Netflix has commissioned *Queenstown*, an eight-part drama set in New Zealand’s luxury ski scene, with Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Te Kohe Tuhaka leading the cast. The series will explore conflicts over power, loyalty and desire between a wealthy family and those who work for them, marking Netflix Australia and New Zealand’s first…

    • Famous beach now requires visitors to reserve spots weeks ahead and pay fees

      Several of Italy’s best-known beaches are introducing reservation systems, QR codes, visitor limits and entry fees in an effort to control overcrowding. The measures mean travellers may need to plan beach visits weeks in advance, prompting debate over whether access to public coastal destinations is becoming too restricted. According to Fodor’s Travel Guide, the changes…

    • Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends

      A long-running criminal trial over the 2018 collapse of Genoa’s Morandi bridge has ended with 32 people found guilty, including former motorway operator chief executive Giovanni Castellucci. The verdicts mark a significant moment for victims’ families and scrutiny of Italy’s infrastructure oversight after one of the country’s deadliest recent disasters. Forty-three people died when the…

    • OnePlus Is Exiting the US Market

      OnePlus has announced that it will withdraw from the US and European mobile phone markets, meaning future handsets will not be launched in either region. The move removes a prominent Android competitor from those markets, despite the OnePlus 15 being described by IGN as its favourite smartphone, and leaves customers with fewer choices. Existing stock…

    • Spain’s SETT Invests $7.3 Million in New Canary Islands Animation Company Amuse Labs

      The Spanish government, through its state-backed investment vehicle SETT, is investing €6.4 million ($7.3 million) in Amuse Labs, a newly established animation company based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as part of efforts to make the Canary Islands a global hub for children’s intellectual property. The move gives SETT a 48% stake in the…

    • White House says Donald Trump will attend World Cup final

      The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey’s New York Stadium, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said the US president will join him in presenting the trophy to the winning team, continuing a tradition in which…

    • Merlier wins sprint finish on stage 12 of Tour

      Belgium’s Tim Merlier won a chaotic sprint finish to take stage 12 of the Tour de France, his third stage victory of this year’s race, holding off compatriot Jasper Philipsen after coming from behind in the closing metres. The result came after a late crash involving Colombia’s Fernando Gaviria brought down several riders, including stage…