Europe

Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

The topic also covers European politics, business, culture and sport, alongside events that test public safety and trust. Together, these stories offer a view of the forces changing life in Europe and its place in the wider world.

Slade misses last-gasp kick as Toulouse deny Exeter famous win

October 18, 2026

Toulouse beat Exeter Chiefs in a dramatic Champions Cup pool match in France, winning 49-46 despite playing with 14 men for most of the game. Exeter could have forced a draw, but Henry Slade missed a penalty from about 40 metres as time expired, leaving the 2020 champions with a losing bonus point. Exeter winger…
Macron criticised over concert attendance before French protests intensified

October 18, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron faced criticism for attending a Céline Dion concert on Friday, the eve of nationwide demonstrations that escalated into violence. The unrest, which spread across several cities, involved clashes with police, fires, looting and attacks on public buildings, prompting questions about the government’s preparations and response. Authorities reported nearly 1,800 arrests, including…
Bob Dylan Unveiled Yet Another New Guitarist, Covered Randy Newman at Tour Launch

October 18, 2026

Bob Dylan opened his Lights of Autumn Tour in Oslo with a set that mixed rarities, reworked favourites and unexpected covers. The show included his first performance of Randy Newman’s “Louisiana 1927”, marking the first time he has played any song from Newman’s catalogue. He also returned to “Crash on the Levee (Down in the…
Meloni condemns ‘gangs of thugs’ after protests turned violent across Italy

October 18, 2026

Protests held across Italy on Saturday turned violent in several cities, prompting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to condemn attacks and express support for police. The unrest has intensified political debate over how to distinguish the right to demonstrate from violence and damage to public spaces. In Milan, 50 demonstrators, including minors, were detained and at…
NFL monitors France street violence before Saints-Steelers game near Paris with a major decision looming

October 18, 2026

The NFL is monitoring unrest in France ahead of its first regular-season game in the country, where the New Orleans Saints are due to host the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday at the Stade de France near Paris. The league has no current plan to move the fixture, but a source said a venue change could…
Sammi was shattered when her cruise ship lover ‘Mr UK’ turned out to be engaged. Now she’s forced into hiding after TikTokers discovered their reunion… and she reveals the crisis that brought them back together

October 18, 2026

Sammi, 44, has confirmed she met Liam McAuley in Italy after their cruise ship romance ended when she learnt he had a long-term fiancée. The reunion drew angry reactions from followers who believed the pair had secretly rekindled their relationship, and Sammi says online threats led her to close her TikTok account. She says the…
BYU’s unbeaten run, AI deepfakes and GTA 6 loom over the headlines

October 18, 2026

Austrian MEP Lena Schilling urges EU action on AI undressing apps as developers shift releases around GTA 6. BYU beat Notre Dame, while two damselfly species were recorded at Astonbury Wood.
Damselflies return, EU pressed over deepfakes, games dodge GTA 6

October 18, 2026

New damselfly records follow woodland restoration near Stevenage, while an Austrian MEP urges EU action on AI undressing apps. November games shift around GTA 6, BYU’s Notre Dame upset sparks clock debate, and a wrecked McLaren catches fire again.
Republicans urge Trump to restore restrictions on Russian diesel imports

October 18, 2026

President Donald Trump has temporarily eased restrictions on Russian diesel, arguing that additional fuel supply could lower global prices and show Moscow the economic benefits of improved relations with the United States. The decision has drawn bipartisan resistance in Congress and scepticism from energy analysts, while Russia has given few public signs of concessions towards…
Mailbox: Rising Costs, Non-Compliant EU Switches, WarioWare Fantasia – Nintendo Life Letters

October 18, 2026

A Nintendo Life letters page gathers readers’ views on rising game costs, the impact of new EU battery rules on older consoles, and a possible WarioWare film. The letters reflect concerns that price rises and limited access to special edition hardware are alienating long-time players, alongside uncertainty about second-hand console sales. One reader says safeguards…