The Latest Breaking News from Europe

‘There was a bear in my midst. And if its bowel movement was anything to go by, it was a big one’: I biked through the bear capital of Europe

Steve Shrubsall doesn't believe in visiting another country without turning a pedal stroke in it, a rule he regretted – at times – during this particular excursion

Cycling Weekly · Jul 27

I took a sleeper train to Hamburg and discovered the most exciting way to travel

James Manning hopped aboard a brand-new overnight rail link to explore Germany’s underrated second city

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Global Market: European shares rise as oil slumps on US-Iran de-escalation; tech earnings in focus

European stock markets gained as tensions eased between the United States and Iran. A sharp decline in oil prices supported sectors sensitive to fuel costs. Investors turned their attention to crucial quarterly earnings from major US technology companies. These results could shape the outlook for global equity markets and economic…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Shein slumps to loss as sales hit by Trump’s tariff blow

The fast fashion group swung to a 99 million US dollar (£74 million) bottom line loss in the first quarter of 2026.

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Weather tracker: Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop

Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms – and three ways to stop the problem

Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.

Euronews · Jul 27

Why the coming winter is going to be a long, cold one for Europe

Europe will face the next winter with alarmingly low energy supplies and heating oil inventories. Global markets for liquefied natural gas and diesel have been severely strained by conflicts. Asia's strong demand and supply route disruptions are impacting European imports. Policy decisions by China and Russia have further complicated diesel…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Thinking about starting a life abroad? These are the best countries for expats in 2026

In Europe, Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg made it into the top 10 – but Panama took the top spot for the third year in a row.

Euronews · Jul 27

Thomas Massie Says Iran War Has 'Weakened' US, Points to Depleted Oil Reserves, Missile Defenses—Araghchi Says Zelenskyy Is Dragging Europe Into War for Israel

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) slammed the President Donald Trump administration on Sunday amid the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, saying that the situation has put the U.S. on the back foot.

Benzinga · Jul 27

Europe wildfires latest: Macron says France facing ‘most difficult time since WW2’ as 40C heatwave looms

Wildfires in Europe have displaced around 300,000 people this week

The Independent UK · Jul 27