Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Roman-era mystery structure unearthed beneath Budapest
A huge Roman building dating to the 3rd–4th century AD has been found under Budapest. It stretches hundreds of metres and ends in a polygona
Franco-German defence rift blocks EU strategy
France and Germany remain divided on how to build Europe's defence industry, with Paris pushing for strategic autonomy and Berlin favouring
Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strike on train near border as escalation
A Russian strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near the Polish border, prompting condemnation from Poland and Ukraine. EU officials say the attac
France revises social media ban for under-15s after court rejection
France has submitted a revised proposal to ban social media for under-15s after the Constitutional Council struck down an earlier version. T
Hungary Grand Slam closes with heavyweight gold in Budapest
The Hungary Grand Slam concluded in Budapest with five gold medals decided in the heavier weight classes. Croatia's Petrunjela Pavic won her
Midday Europe bulletin: September 14, 2026 – key updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this midday. Stay informed with our concise roundup of the continent's
PISA 2022: Can European adults outscore 15-year-olds in maths and reading?
The latest PISA report reveals a drop in maths and reading among 15-year-olds across Europe and beyond. Test yourself with sample questions
EU flags dominate Last Night of the Proms a decade after Brexit vote
Ten years after the UK voted to leave the EU, the Last Night of the Proms saw a sea of European flags. The display underscores how Brexit re
Hungary Grand Slam: Middleweight finals deliver drama in Budapest
Budapest hosted a thrilling second day of judo, with Japan's Megu Danno and Yoshito Hojo taking gold. Azerbaijan's Rashid Mammadaliyev won h
German police release bodycam footage of suspected power saboteur's arrest
Police in North Rhine-Westphalia have released bodycam footage showing the arrest of Daniel V., a 48-year-old suspected of planning sabotage
Train derailment in Normandy injures 44, one critical
At least 44 people were injured when a train derailed in northern France on Friday evening. One 18-year-old woman was critically hurt. The d
Judo World Tour returns to Budapest for Grand Slam opener
The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with athletes from 67 nations competing at the Papp László Arena. Sabina Giliazova, Izhak Ash