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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:59 GMT
Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
Princess Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner", the new king, Haakon VIII, said in a tribute to his aunt.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:22:11 GMT
Civilians told to flee Ukraine's fortress cities as Russia bids to control Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:28:42 GMT
Man jailed after threatening to behead son's teacher in French village
The father had threatened to kill a female primary school teacher for disciplining his son in class.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:54:20 GMT
Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:36:02 GMT
Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:05:47 GMT
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:01:55 GMT
From JFK to Biden, Trump joins well-trodden path to the Emerald Isle
In recent decades, Ireland has become a particularly frequent fixture for US presidential trips.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:23:45 GMT
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:15:44 GMT
Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
The unmanned aircraft entered Moldovan airspace on Tuesday afternoon as the plane was on the runway.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:06:48 GMT
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:50:11 GMT
2030 Winter Olympics boss departs amid turmoil
Edgar Grospiron leaves his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:28 GMT
Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:25:37 GMT
Reigning Miss Austria beauty queen dies aged 22
Tributes have been paid to Lucia Sisic, who had a lifelong experience with a heart condition.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:28:04 GMT
Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
Five deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:54 GMT
Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:02:42 GMT
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:21:13 GMT
'It started as a joke, a fantasy' - F1 heads to football-obsessed Madrid
After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:28 GMT
'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:07:23 GMT
How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:49:15 GMT
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:54:07 GMT
Céline Dion duets with fan ahead of Paris comeback concert
The Canadian singer - who was diagnosed with an incurable condition four years ago - has been interacting with fans outside her hotel, ahead of a much-anticipated show on Saturday.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:36:45 GMT
Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:11:00 GMT
What we know about the Renoir museum heist
Thieves stole four Renoir paintings and abandoned two in garden as they fled, according to the local mayor.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:32:53 GMT
Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election
AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:46:26 GMT
Belugas and dolphins rescued from closed Canadian park arrive in Spain
Two beluga whales and four dolphins rescued from a struggling Canadian marine park arrived in Spain as part of an effort to relocate the animals and avoid euthanasia.

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