Europe
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EU warns of new terror threat as online youth seek violent thrills
EU counter-terrorism coordinator Bartjan Wegter warns of a new threat: nihilistic violent extremism, driven by young people online. Attacks
Sweden greenlights €630 million HIMARS purchase, deepens Nordic artillery ties
Sweden has authorised the purchase of ten HIMARS rocket artillery systems from Lockheed Martin for nearly €630 million, with deliveries star
Belgium tops EU commute times at 61 minutes daily
Belgian workers spend the most time commuting in the EU, averaging 61 minutes a day. Italy and Slovenia have the shortest commutes at around
France opens trial over deadliest migrant Channel crossing
Fourteen people go on trial in France over the 2021 Channel crossing that killed 31 migrants, the deadliest such disaster. Survivors' testim
EU pay transparency: Italy leads as job ads reveal salaries
Italy has become the EU's frontrunner on pay transparency, with 61% of job ads now listing salaries. Most member states missed the June dead
Midday Europe bulletin: September 8, 2026
Today's midday bulletin covers diplomatic moves on Ukraine, border checks in Spain, and a disinformation alert. Stay informed on the latest
Europe's morning briefing: key stories for September 8, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. A record-breaking heatwave continues in southern Europe. Disinformation
King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan remain private citizens in UK
King Charles III has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens, not working royals, following their move back to the UK
Mladić's funeral: Serbia's delicate balancing act
Serbia buried Ratko Mladić without state honours, a deliberate move to avoid politicising his death. Yet his funeral drew thousands of suppo
War-scarred ambulance parked outside Russian embassy in Lisbon
A bullet-riddled Ukrainian ambulance is parked outside the Russian embassy in Lisbon, serving as a stark reminder of the war. The exhibit, p
EU repair rules aim to cut appliance waste and save consumers money
The EU is introducing new rules to make appliances easier to repair, potentially saving consumers hundreds of euros. The Right to Repair Dir
Fake Euronews video falsely claims Ukrainian soldier killed NATO troops in Latvia
A fake video mimicking Euronews has spread online, falsely claiming a Ukrainian soldier killed three NATO servicemen during an exercise in L