Europe
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Helicopter crash on Sifnos kills three, including British couple
A private helicopter crashed near homes on the Greek island of Sifnos, killing three people, including a British couple. The aircraft burst
Norway's King Harald V hospitalised with blood disorder
Norway's King Harald V has been hospitalised and placed on sick leave, the royal palace announced. The 89-year-old monarch is being treated
Germany challenges EU electricity tax plan as sovereignty breach
Germany has formally objected to a European Commission plan to tax electricity below natural gas, arguing it bypasses EU tax law and nationa
EU plans tougher Russia sanctions this autumn, Kallas says
Kaja Kallas says the EU will propose its most far-reaching Russia sanctions this autumn, adding about 1,000 new listings. The move follows a
Brussels quietly tracks unidentified aerial phenomena, documents show
The European Commission has been quietly tracking unidentified aerial phenomena since at least 2023, according to internal documents. Pilots
EU's bold plan to tax vaping faces uphill battle
The European Commission wants to raise minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139% and, for the first time, tax vapes and nicotine pouches.
Alpine towns on edge after antisemitic video stokes tensions
An antisemitic video has sparked concern across Alpine communities, prompting calls for vigilance. Local leaders and EU officials condemn th
Evening Update: Key European Developments on August 16, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, today's news spans EU policy debates, market reactions, and cultural milestones. Here's what you need to know this
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