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.
Antoinette Bower, the German-born British actress best known to genre fans for her roles in The Twilight Zone and Star Trek, has died at the age of 93. She passed away on 30 April at a senior retirement home in the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles, according…
Ukraine's escalating drone and missile campaign against Russia's oil and gas industry is increasingly being felt inside Russia itself, according to a Fox News report drawing on Russian opposition figure Maxim Katz. The strikes have reportedly forced Moscow to restrict diesel exports, seek fuel imports and grapple with…
Will Jordan becomes New Zealand's record try-scorer with a hat-trick in his side's 47-17 thrashing of Italy in the Nations Championship.
As England prepared for their World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, the Guardian's live coverage was dominated by captain Harry Kane's confirmation that he played a round of golf with US President Donald Trump around 18 months earlier. The admission stirred considerable debate among readers, with the paper…
A major wildfire swept through a remote expat community in southern Spain on Thursday night, claiming at least 12 lives with at least four British nationals among the confirmed dead. The blaze has left a further 23 peopl
▶Devon police launched a murder investigation following the death of the former Conservative MP and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, who was found dead. Officers treated the circumstances as suspicious, and the news prompted shock among those familiar with her long career spanning Westminster politics and television. In…
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
Spain secured victory over Belgium in their World Cup quarter-final encounter held in Los Angeles, with the decisive goal stemming from a critical mistake by substitute Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The error highlig
Spain reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from substitute Mikel Merino. His intervention continued a remarkable pattern of decisive late goals, having previously struck in the closing stages against Germany at Euro 2024 and against…
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.