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.
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” has reportedly boosted international visitor numbers at Milan locations featured in the film, with pedestrian traffic rising 18% after its release. The trend illustrates how major screen productions can drive tourism and spending in prominent city-centre districts, particularly those associated with fashion and…
Great Britain’s European gymnastics team have taken part in BBC Sport’s ‘Honesty Cards’, sharing candid stories ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia. The light-hearted video gives viewers a personal glimpse of the athletes’ friendships and personalities beyond competition. One gymnast recalls selling backflips at school…
Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died aged 78. A European Cup winner with both clubs, he was a central figure in Aston Villa’s most successful modern period, helping them win the First Division in 1980-81 and reach the 1982 European Cup final. Rimmer…
Erykah Badu and producer The Alchemist have announced a self-titled collaborative album, due for release on 28 August via Control FREAQ/Young. They have also shared ‘Witch Doctor’, a calming new single that previews the record and follows earlier releases ‘Next To You’ and ‘Echos 19 (Mix 122)’. The…
Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard USS Lincoln, as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, Iranians seek a break from the conflict, Russian-held Crimea faces Ukrainian drone campaign.
NATO fighter jets shot down a suspected kamikaze drone that had strayed into Latvian airspace near the border with Russia, in an incident that underscores the growing risk of spillover from Russia's war in Ukraine to alliance territory. Latvia's defence ministry said the drone was likely Ukrainian and…
Preliminary investigators say debris from a failed engine fan blade shattered a window on a Ryanair flight in July, causing a passenger to be partly pulled out of the aircraft. The incident highlights the potential consequences of engine failures and cabin depressurisation, although the plane returned safely and…
David Cao, a 37-year-old Sydney banker who has held senior roles including diversity, equity and inclusion positions at major Australian institutions, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking his boyfriend, Callum Forbes, 36, with a hot saucepan and boiling water at a boutique hotel in central…
Julianne Hough shared photographs and video highlights from a girls’ holiday in Sardinia, Italy, showing her taking a break from her work as a co-host of “Dancing with the Stars”. The post focused on leisure and adventure, including time at the beach and exploring the island, attracting attention…