The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Meta admits it's blocking EU users from joining Threads through a VPN

Meta is seemingly taking extra steps to avoid run-ins with European regulators, but may be kneecapping its momentum.

TechRadar · Jul 14, 2023

Some 300 children drowned trying to reach Europe so far this year

The figure recorded in the first six months of 2023 is likely to be an underestimate, the UNICEF says.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023

Greece ‘like Africa’ as Europeans melt in deadly heatwave forecast to smash record

Phone heat alerts prepared in Italy and Spain, as working hours changed and wildfire wrecks village in Croatia

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Northern Europe faces biggest relative increase in uncomfortable heat and is dangerously unprepared -- new research

Limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5℃ is getting harder. A recent UN report even stated that there is now “no credible pathway” to achieve this goal.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023

Spain’s election is a key battle in the Europe-wide struggle against neofascism

If the anti-feminist, anti-migration Vox seizes power, this will embolden the far right in Germany, Finland and beyond, says former British Labour prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023

Rome heatwave will be "challenging" for Formula E drivers and teams

Large parts of Europe are currently experiencing a heatwave, with air temperatures in Italy expected to hit 42C over the coming days.

Autosport · Jul 14, 2023

Acropolis' midday closure leaves many tourists in the lurch as a heat have lashes southern Europe

Disgruntled tourists are bemoaning the temporary closing of the Acropolis in Athens as Greek authorities proactively shut the world monument’s gates between midday and early evening amid a heat wave gripping southern Europe

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Harrington Will Change His Schedule To Improve Ryder Cup Chances

Padraig Harrington says he'll change his summer schedule and play in Europe if Luke Donald says he's genuinely in the mix for a Ryder Cup place

Golf Monthly · Jul 14, 2023

Why is this summer so rainy? August’s wet weather explained

Brits hope Indian summer could come after disappointing weather of July and August

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2023

For some remote Canadian wildfires, best and fastest option is sending in the smokejumpers

As more than 900 fires burn in a Canadian fire season that has periodically pushed dangerous smoke south into the U.S. and even far east to Europe, one province — British Columbia — relies on smokejumpers to help fight the blazes

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023