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.
Pakistan secured their first Test victory on foreign soil in three years, beating West Indies by eight wickets in Port-of-Spain to draw the two-match series 1-1. Chasing a modest target of 75 on the fourth day, openers Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam both hit unbeaten 24s to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of "going mad" after footage emerged showing a military drone stalking a civilian vegetable vendor at a market in Kherson, southern Ukraine, before detonating near him. The incident, which took place on 4 August, is being cited by Ukrainian officials as…
The WNBA and its players' union have not clarified whether Julie Tétart, a transgender basketball player dominating a French women's league, would be eligible to play in the American league. The question has gained traction amid a wider debate over transgender inclusion in women's professional basketball, fuelled partly…
A newly revealed term sheet shows that Fifa president Gianni Infantino discussed rebranding the breakaway European Super League project under Fifa's own name, with negotiations reportedly progressing to a formal agreement framework. The document indicates that Fifa's leadership was far more deeply involved in the controversial scheme than…
Wes Streeting made his first visit to Kyiv since becoming defence secretary under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, using the trip to reaffirm the UK's backing for Ukraine in its war with Russia. He declared that Britain remains committed to standing by Ukraine "until they win", signalling continuity in…
Ukraine endured what one resident called the "scariest night" of the war after Russia launched a large-scale combined drone and missile attack, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more. While many of the drones were intercepted, Ukraine's depleted air defences failed to stop a significant number…
“We absolutely need every single vote, and we’ll be fighting to earn every single vote,” Francesca Hong said in an exclusive interview with POLITICO.
A Russian overnight bombardment of Kyiv killed 21 people and injured dozens more after the city's depleted air defences failed to intercept a single one of the 24 ballistic missiles fired, alongside 115 drones. Ukrainian officials say the deaths highlight a worsening shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, which…
Demi Vollering won stage five of the Tour de France Femmes, edging out overall leader Marlen Reusser in a sprint finish, with Reusser retaining the yellow jersey overall. The result reinforces a three-way battle for the title between Vollering, Reusser and Kasia Niewiadoma, who are increasingly separating themselves…
Newcastle United have officially confirmed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, succeeding Eddie Howe, after finalising his move from Saudi club Al-Ahli. The 38-year-old German, who had already been training with the squad in La Manga, Spain, since the previous Saturday, called Newcastle "an incredibly compelling place…