Europe
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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 11, wound dozens in 24 hours
Russian forces launched two Zircon missiles and 174 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens. Strikes hit
Ceuta migrants rushed to new port camp as Spain struggles to manage surge
Spanish police moved hundreds of migrants from Ceuta's beaches to a temporary camp in the port area on Friday. Crowds rushed for the 1,700 p
Russian strikes hit Kyiv and Kharkiv as drone targets Kursk plant
Russian strikes killed two in Balakliia, Kharkiv, and targeted Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Odesa was hit twice, injuring ten. A drone stru
Irish finance minister: Hormuz closure, not Ukraine, drives energy crisis
Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris disputes US claims that Ukraine's refinery strikes caused the energy crisis, pointing instead to the clo
Elderly Russian swims river to Lithuania, is turned back
A 68-year-old Russian man swam the Nemunas River from Kaliningrad to Lithuania on Thursday, seeking asylum. Lithuanian border guards interce
Zelenskyy unveils Carpathian Eight bloc to drive regional investment
At a summit in Bukovel, Zelenskyy introduced the Carpathian Eight, a new regional bloc with seven neighbouring countries. The alliance targe
Canada moves to join EU's €90bn loan package for Ukraine
Canada has expressed interest in joining the EU's €90 billion support loan for Ukraine. The move would let Ukraine purchase from Canadian de
WEF expert: Europe's best bet is deepening its internal market
Andrew Caruana Galizia, Head of Europe and Eurasia at the World Economic Forum, says Europe's best strategy is to deepen its internal market
EU and Canada forge unprecedented partnership, setting a global precedent
The European Union has proposed making Canada its first associate member, a move that could redefine how the bloc partners with like-minded
Morning Europe briefing: key stories for September 18, 2026
Our morning briefing covers the latest developments across Europe on September 18, 2026. From political shifts in Berlin to cultural milesto
How long do Europeans actually receive pensions?
EU men can expect 18.4 years of pension payments, women 21.8 years. But the range is huge, from under 15 years in Bulgaria to over 27 in Tur
Commissioners assess von der Leyen's State of the Union promises
After Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech, Commissioners Dombrovskis, Šefčovič, Hoekstra, and Kubilius shared their priorities.