The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants

After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Brussels was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayers

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine

United States President Donald Trump criticized the European Union's decision to fine Alphabet's Google. He announced an immediate probe into the bloc's practices against American companies. The European Commission imposed an €890 million fine on Google for violating EU rules. Trump stated the European Union would pay a significant price…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Europe battles fast-moving wildfires sweeping across Spain and France, in photos

Wildfires raced across forests in France and Spain, sending residents fleeing and filling the sky with smoke as firefighters from across Europe joined efforts to contain the blazes.

The Independent UK · Jul 24

EU far right cries foul, but Commission unfazed by Magyar's 'Purgatorium'

Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.

Euronews · Jul 24

The challenges companies face to launch robotaxis in Europe

European carmakers like BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have continued to struggle significantly to roll out commercial robotaxi fleets, unlike Chinese companies, but why?

Euronews · Jul 24

How to avoid West Nile virus as cases start to rise in Europe

Cover up, use insect repellent and clear stagnant water around your home, WHO Europe advises, as West Nile virus cases climb in parts of southern Europe.

Euronews · Jul 24

Giorgia Meloni's Italy: An authoritarian drift? (Part 2)

In this edition of Europe Rendezvous, we travel to Italy, one of the European Union's founding members, to examine how the country's democratic institutions have come under increasing pressure. It may be the season of la dolce vita, but life has been far from sweet for migrants, women seeking abortions…

France 24 · Jul 24

Coforge secures over $230 million AI transformation contract

Coforge announced a significant five-year contract valued over $230 million. This AI-led transformation engagement is with a major European client. The deal aims to modernize business operations using AI and automation. Coforge shares saw a positive response after this major contract announcement. The company continues to scale its large deal…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

'My partner is half-Indian': Elon Musk rejects racism allegations, says his son's name honours Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Elon Musk has once again found himself at the centre of a public debate over his views on race and immigration after firmly rejecting allegations of racism during a recent interview with The Economist. The billionaire entrepreneur, who has frequently drawn criticism for his comments on immigration and demographic changes…

The Times of India · Jul 24

Meloni's Italy: Fortress Europe?

Migration was at the heart of Giorgia Meloni's successful 2022 election campaign. Promising a tougher approach to irregular migration helped propel her to power, but what has her government achieved since then? One of its flagship policies was the creation of a controversial migrant processing centre in Albania. Yet the…

France 24 · Jul 24