Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent checkups. The Vatican says the pr
Poland on alert after police warn of possible attack on Tusk and defence minister
Polish police received information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Sec
Brussels Police Clash With 30,000 Protesters Over Belgian Austerity Plans
Around 30,000 people marched in Brussels on Friday against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Trade unions organised the demons
Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese FA after walking out of national camp
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team training camp in Co
EU confronts limits of Ukraine support as Russia intensifies assault
Russia's intensified strikes are devastating Ukraine's infrastructure and economy, exposing the limits of EU support. Diplomats concede that
Teacher pay in Europe: Germany leads, Greece lags after cost-of-living adjustment
Teacher salaries in Europe range from under €19,000 in Turkey to over €74,000 in Denmark. After adjusting for living costs, Germany tops the
EU condemns US sanctions on ICC as 'deeply regrettable'
The EU has condemned US sanctions on the ICC, calling them 'deeply regrettable' and vowing to protect the court's work. Brussels is consider
Paris Motor Show 2026: Chinese brands challenge Europe's automakers
The 91st Paris Motor Show opens with around 20 Chinese brands vying for European buyers. Electric vehicle sales are surging across the EU, b
Netherlands seeks EU kill switch for police data sharing with third countries
The Netherlands is pushing for a termination clause in EU agreements on automated police data exchange with trusted third countries. The mov
Interpol operation seizes 2,800 firearms linked to European conflicts
Interpol's Operation Trigger X, running from 22 June to 5 July, led to the seizure of 2,823 firearms and over 40,000 rounds of ammunition ac
Siberian lab death revives scrutiny of Russia's plague research
The death of a lab technician in Irkutsk has put Russia's plague research under the spotlight. Experts note the difficulty of distinguishing
Athens hosts first Russian team in European tournament amid diplomatic tightrope
Sintez Kazan played Apollon Smyrnis in Athens, marking Russia's return to European team sports. Greek officials ensured no Russian flags or