Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Roberto Mancini returns to lead Italy after third consecutive World Cup failure
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Claudio Ranieri will ser
Berlin Pride attack reignites debate on EU intelligence gaps
The Berlin Pride attack was carried out by a suspect known to German authorities for years. He had traveled outside the Schengen Area and wa
Berlin mourns Pride attack victims at Tiergarten memorial
Berliners gathered at Tiergarten to leave flowers, candles, and messages for the victims of the deadly vehicle and machete attack near the P
Three women wounded in Paris knife attack; suspect arrested
A knife attack in Paris's Porte de Clichy area left three women injured on Monday. The suspect was arrested by an off-duty police officer. T
Portuguese-led operation seizes 26 tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic
Police from Italy, Spain and Portugal seized more than 26 tonnes of cocaine from a high-speed boat in the Atlantic Ocean. Four suspects were
Morning Europe Briefing: Key Stories for July 27, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this Monday morning. Trade tensions, cultural milestones, and travel updates le
Car Attack at Berlin Pride Leaves One Dead, 16 Injured; Suspect at Large
A manhunt is underway in Berlin after a car plowed into a crowd at the Christopher Street Day Pride event on Saturday night, killing one per
Berlin mourns Pride attack victims as memorial grows at Brandenburg Gate
Mourners have laid flowers and candles at a memorial near the Brandenburg Gate after a deadly attack during Berlin Pride. The city is in mou
Midday Europe Bulletin: Key Stories for July 26, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the top stories shaping Europe this midday. Key political and economic developments you need to know.
Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Rattles Molise, Residents Spooked but Safe
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit Pizzone, in Italy's Molise region, just after midnight Saturday. Many residents fled their homes in fear, but
Mass grave of Napoleonic soldiers found in Hitler's birthplace Braunau
A child's discovery of a bone in Braunau am Inn led to the excavation of nine mass graves. The remains of at least 120 young men, likely sol
Mark van Bommel Named Belgium Head Coach After World Cup Exit
Mark van Bommel, former Dutch midfielder and Royal Antwerp coach, has been appointed Belgium's new head coach. He replaces Rudi Garcia after