Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Morocco blocks new migrant push near Ceuta after deadly crossings
Moroccan security forces broke up a group of hundreds of migrants near Ceuta on Saturday, arresting 294 people. The operation comes two week
Polish pilgrim bus crash in Hungary kills 12, injures dozens
At least 12 people died and 37 were injured when a Polish tourist bus crashed on a Hungarian highway early Sunday. The driver has been detai
Family of Cambridge professor Jason Arday condemns harassment after his death
Jason Arday's family says he faced years of harassment after becoming Cambridge's youngest Black professor. He resigned amid plagiarism alle
Ukraine strikes Russian space centre and air base in long-range campaign
Ukraine struck the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, a key Roscosmos facility, plus the Savasleyka air base and an oil terminal ne
Midday Europe Briefing: August 15, 2026 – Key Updates
From Athens to Berlin, here are the midday updates for August 15, 2026. Markets hold steady, summer festivals draw crowds, and political deb
Europe's evening briefing: August 15, 2026 – key updates
From Athens to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, market movements, and cultural highlights across
SOS Méditerranée reports 11 bodies found off Libya as central Mediterranean deaths surge
An NGO surveillance flight found 11 bodies in the sea near Zuwarah, Libya. The central Mediterranean death toll has more than doubled in ear
Romanian drone crash exposes low-altitude radar blind spot
A drone crashed in Romania near the Ukrainian border after flying undetected at very low altitude. The incident follows a NATO intercept ove
EU citizens back refugees but question motives, survey finds
Support for refugees remains high across the EU, but many citizens question whether asylum seekers are genuine. The survey highlights sharp
Midday Europe Briefing: August 14, 2026 – Markets, Politics, and Summer Events
European markets show resilience despite August volatility. Political tensions rise in France ahead of elections. Greece prepares for August
Ceuta's migrant crisis leaves thousands of minors unprotected
Thousands of unaccompanied minors in Ceuta remain outside the protection system, facing risks of violence and exploitation. NGOs urge Spain
Europe's EV shift: Norway leads, but fleet share remains small
Battery-only electric cars accounted for 17.3% of new EU car registrations in 2025, up from 0.4% a decade earlier. Norway leads with over 95