The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Davos 2023: What you need to know about the WEF on Tuesday

The first day of official programming at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting kicked off on Tuesday with bold declarations by Europe and China in attempts to bolster their positions in the world.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

Vladimir Putin’s plans to freeze Europe melt away with warm weather, as his economy withstands bracing winds

The exodus of brands like McDonald's from Russia was once described as "the end of an era". But experts say the withdrawal and sanctions are not shifting public opinion as much as some in the West might have hoped.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

New Metro train pictured on one of "world's most scenic railways" ahead of North East arrival

The Rigi Bahn is the highest standard gauge railway in Europe and a new Metro train was pictured there ahead of testing in the Czech Republic

Chronicle Live · Jan 17, 2023

Madonna unveils 2023 North America and European tour dates

Madonna will “Take a Bow” with a new tour through North America and Europe starting this summer that will be a “Celebration” of the pop icon’s hits, which include 38 songs in the Billboard Hot 100

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

NATO surveillance planes temporarily deployed to Romania

Two of three NATO surveillance planes deployed temporarily to Romania have arrived at an air base near Bucharest

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Ian Poulter could turn down Europe Ryder Cup place even if he qualifies

Ian Poulter has said he has mixed feelings about playing in the Ryder Cup and that he does not expect to be one of the captain picks

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

LIV rebel Ian Poulter hints he could snub Ryder Cup after Rory McIlroy spat

LIV Golf man Ian Poulter has once addressed his Ryder Cup future after initially clashing with his former Team Europe teammate about his eligibility to compete

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

EU readies sovereignty fund to fight off US, Chinese competition

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced the preparation of a "sovereignty fund" and a Net Zero Industry Act, both intended to defend Europe's industrial base from subsidised US and Chinese competitors.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2023

Russia to boost troops in west, expanding army to 1.5 million people

Russia will create new commands near Europe as it expands its military to 1.5 million people amid deepening tensions with the U.S. and its allies over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

EU concerns on green subsidy law are top U.S. priority -U.S. trade chief

The United States has placed the highest priority on addressing European Union fears that the U.S. green subsidies law will lure clean tech businesses to United States at Europe's expense, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023