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One in three young Europeans struggle with basic reading, expert warns
Maciej Jakubowski, director of the Educational Research Institute, says the latest PISA results reveal a third of young Europeans lack basic
Ceuta's mayor seeks EU aid as Hungary expels Russian diplomats
Ceuta's mayor Juan Jesús Vivas has called for greater European support after 80,000 people crossed illegally into the Spanish enclave last m
Granada cave bones reveal recurring Neolithic cannibalism in southern Spain
New analysis of nearly 1,000 bones from three caves in Granada shows cannibalism was a recurring Neolithic practice in southern Iberia. The
Norway mourns King Harald V, the nation's unifying 'grandfather'
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 87, ending a 35-year reign. He was widely revered as a unifying figure who guided the country
EU warns of new terror threat as online youth seek violent thrills
EU counter-terrorism coordinator Bartjan Wegter warns of a new threat: nihilistic violent extremism, driven by young people online. Attacks
Sweden greenlights €630 million HIMARS purchase, deepens Nordic artillery ties
Sweden has authorised the purchase of ten HIMARS rocket artillery systems from Lockheed Martin for nearly €630 million, with deliveries star
Belgium tops EU commute times at 61 minutes daily
Belgian workers spend the most time commuting in the EU, averaging 61 minutes a day. Italy and Slovenia have the shortest commutes at around
France opens trial over deadliest migrant Channel crossing
Fourteen people go on trial in France over the 2021 Channel crossing that killed 31 migrants, the deadliest such disaster. Survivors' testim
EU pay transparency: Italy leads as job ads reveal salaries
Italy has become the EU's frontrunner on pay transparency, with 61% of job ads now listing salaries. Most member states missed the June dead
Europe's morning briefing: key stories for September 8, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. A record-breaking heatwave continues in southern Europe. Disinformation
Midday Europe bulletin: September 8, 2026
Today's midday bulletin covers diplomatic moves on Ukraine, border checks in Spain, and a disinformation alert. Stay informed on the latest
Sumatran tiger cubs get first health checks at Greek zoo
Three Sumatran tiger cubs, born at a zoo near Athens, underwent their first health checks. The procedure included vaccinations and microchip