Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Portugal's pet abandonment crisis: a legal gap leaves animals behind
In Portugal, pet abandonment remains normalized, with legal loopholes allowing heirs to dump animals without consequences. Cases like Ziro a
Blast hits ammunition plant near Rome, no injuries reported
A powerful explosion hit the KNDS Ammo Italy plant near Colleferro, southeast of Rome, on Thursday. Italian media reported no casualties, wi
Fatal blast at Rotterdam port refinery kills one, injures several
One person died and several were injured in an explosion at a Gunvor Energy refinery in Rotterdam port. The blast caused a power failure and
EU experts arrive in Ceuta as fears grow of new migrant surge
A team of EU migration experts is in Ceuta for a first-hand assessment of the situation. Reports warn of a potential new migrant influx on 1
Why women need 12 times their salary to buy a home in England, men only 8
Women in England need over 12 times their annual salary to buy a home, while men need just over eight times. Persistent pay gaps, caregiving
Russian drone strike on Odesa passenger train kills driver, injures dozens
A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant. The attac
Midday Europe Briefing: August 13, 2026 – Markets, Politics, and Summer Events
European markets hold steady despite August volatility. French presidential hopefuls face fake video attacks. Greece opens ancient sites for
Europe's solar eclipse: the best images from Spain to St. Petersburg
A total solar eclipse crossed parts of Europe on August 12, 2026, drawing millions of spectators. From Spain's high plains to the Gulf of Fi
Partial solar eclipse over Britain: timelapse from Greenwich
Britain experienced its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with over 90% of the Sun obscured in some areas. In London, the sky dimme
EU enlargement at crossroads as Brussels weighs reforms and expansion
EU enlargement is gaining momentum with Montenegro and Albania close to membership and Ukraine advancing. Brussels must decide on internal r
Rare solar eclipse darkens skies across Europe
A rare solar eclipse darkened skies across Europe, drawing crowds from Lisbon to St. Petersburg. Protective glasses were essential as the Mo
Sophie Adenot set to become first Frenchwoman to walk in space
Sophie Adenot will become the first Frenchwoman to walk in space on 18 August. She will repair a vital antenna on the ISS with NASA astronau